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Gartner predicts global IT spending will exceed $6 trillion by 2026, driven by AI investments. Data center expenditures are expected to grow over 30% this year. However, a trend towards regional AI platforms could fragment the market, with 35% of countries expected to adopt region-specific AI structures by 2027.

In Germany, IT spending is projected to reach €245 billion by 2026, with AI solutions growing over 60%. This shift necessitates new corporate strategies focusing on compliance, technology dependencies, and governance.