IT spending set to hit $1.4 trillion in 2026 - but what exactly are we spending it on?

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• AI could be pushing IT spend up in 2026, but geopolitical influences are inflating this
• Rising costs are also forcing companies to fork out more for the same services
• Data center systems are the quickest growing category

IT spending is set to rise 11.1% in 2026 to hit $1.43 trillion - and it comes as no surprise that continued AI deployment will drive much of that growth.