Summary
Global tech spending by enterprises and governments will grow a robust 7.8% in 2026 to reach $5.6 trillion, driven by hyperscalers, cybersecurity, cloud, generative AI, and the digital economy. Tech spending growth will be highest in the Asia Pacific and North America regions. Sectors in defense, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail will benefit from AI adoption in 2026. To manage the impacts of tariffs, trade wars, and strong tech AI investment, businesses need to rebalance their economies, manage the environmental impacts of data centers, and focus on AI-driven productivity by using best-in-class AI agents and by prioritizing the growth of AI-driven tech talent.
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