India, April 22 -- Global IT spending is projected to reach USD 6.31 trillion in 2026, marking a 13.5% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. While growth spans multiple segments, the primary momentum is being driven by sustained investment in AI infrastructure, particularly across data centres, advanced memory, and high-performance compute.

The latest forecast reflects a structural shift in IT investment priorities. AI workloads, especially those linked to generative AI and large-scale model training, are reshaping infrastructure requirements. This is leading to increased deployment of specialised hardware, including GPUs, AI accelerators, and high-throughput interconnects.

As organisations scale AI capabilities, infrastructure is n...