Europe Forecasts Tech Spending Exceeding €1.5 Trillion
Forrester forecasts Europe's technology spending will grow 6.3% in 2026, exceeding €1.5 trillion for the first time. The research attributes growth to double-digit investment in AI‑optimized servers, an 11% rise in software spending, surging cloud adoption, and heightened cybersecurity budgets, while EU policy including the 2026 Chips Act aims to foster 'AI made in Europe' and five AI gigafactories. This shift may reshape vendor and infrastructure choices across the region.
Key Points
- 1Forecasts 6.3% growth in Europe's tech spending for 2026, surpassing €1.5 trillion.
- 2Highlights double‑digit AI‑optimized server and 11% software investment driven by cloud and security.
- 3Signals rising demand for sovereign, energy‑efficient datacenters and Europe-centric AI chip supply chains.
Scoring Rationale
Solid Forrester forecast with broad European market implications, limited by analyst projection rather than novel empirical breakthroughs.
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