IT Budget stories - Page 3
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Global AI spend will soar to USD $2.52trn by 2026, Gartner says, as enterprises pour cash into infrastructure and AI-optimised servers.
Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
New Relic: telcos go AI‑first in observability push
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Telcos race ahead on AI-first observability as New Relic links faster AI monitoring uptake to higher returns and fewer costly outages.
Hapax launches free AI certification course for bankers
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Hapax unveils a free AI certification for bankers as lenders ramp up AI spending and face tougher scrutiny from regulators and boards.
Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Rimini Street launches AI Agentic UX layer to automate Oracle and SAP ERP workflows, promising faster delivery without costly migrations.
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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wearables
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data protection
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smart cities
In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.
Tech Data tips AI, security & services to fuel APAC
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Tech Data tips AI, cybersecurity and services as key drivers of Asia Pacific's channel growth through 2026, despite mounting skills shortages.
ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.
Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud 'bill shock' by 2026
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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devops
Australian CIOs face 2026 'bill shock' as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.
GitHub tips AI agents to surge in Australia's public sector
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
GitHub tips Australian public sector AI agents to surge from 2026, as a National AI Plan and new Chief AI Officers reshape adoption.
Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.
Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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gaming
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hybrid cloud
Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.