Forrester Research Inc. projects that global technology spending will grow by 7.8% in 2026, reaching $5.6 trillion, up from $5.2 trillion in 2025. This growth is driven by continued investment and adoption of artificial intelligence across key industries such as defense, financial services, healthcare, industry, and retail. The forecast highlights robust tech spend growth across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, with different regions focusing on distinct technology priorities. Notably, despite economic volatility, sectors including AI research in the US, AI spending in China, and IT spend growth in India are expected to contribute to this positive outlook.

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