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AI infrastructure spending will reach $487 billion in 2026, up about 53%.

IDC · made April 2026 · target Dec 2026 · Open

IDC projects AI infrastructure spending will reach $487 billion in 2026, representing approximately 53% year-over-year growth.
IDC, AI Infrastructure Spending Caps Historic Year at ~$90 Billion in Q4 2025; 2029 Spending to Eclipse $1 Trillion (IDC blog)

The prediction

Who
IDC
Made
April 2026
Target
Dec 31, 2026 (stated as "in 2026")
Status
Openin 3 months
Source
AI Infrastructure Spending Caps Historic Year at ~$90 Billion in Q4 2025; 2029 Spending to Eclipse $1 Trillion (IDC blog) Primary: their own words
Topics
Compute,Markets

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