CFOs Increase Tech Budgets While Cutting Headcount Growth

Three-quarters of CFOs worldwide expect technology budgets to rise in 2026, with 48% anticipating increases of 10% or more, according to a Gartner survey published Feb. 10 and summarized Feb. 18, 2026. Gartner found headcount growth expectations fell from 6% in 2025 to 2% in 2026 as firms pivot to automation and AI; it projects worldwide IT spending will reach $6.15 trillion in 2026, up 10.8%.
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High relevance and credible Gartner data drive score, with minor novelty since it's survey-based rather than breakthrough.
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