Global information technology (IT) spending on devices, including PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and printers, as well as data center systems, software, and communications services, was estimated at **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2025. By 2026, IT spending is expected to increase to a staggering **** trillion U.S. dollars worldwide.
IT services and communication services take the largest share of spending
Both IT services and communication services receive the largest share of investment, as these segments include a large array of different services and tools that remain cornerstones to different business functions. For example, different unified communication services are vital to connecting employees virtually and therefore enhance business productivity.
Spending on IT segments accelerates digital transformation
In general, spending on the different IT segments is expected to grow, accelerating digital transformation across various industries. Digital transformation encompasses the utilization of artificial intelligence, process automation, and moving data to the cloud, for example. These processes are empowered by strategic spending on and deployment of different information technologies.
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Gartner. (February 3, 2026). Information technology (IT) spending worldwide from 2012 to 2026, by segment (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 07, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/268938/global-it-spending-by-segment/
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