IT Budget stories - Page 3
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.
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.
Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Over half of government CIOs expect IT budgets to rise in 2026, prioritising AI, cybersecurity and cloud tech despite fiscal constraints, says Gartner research.
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
Commvault unveils Unity platform for unified multi-cloud data protection
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Commvault launches the Cloud Unity platform, offering centralised, AI-driven data protection across multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge environments for cost efficiency.
Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.
Global spending on GenAI smartphones to hit USD $298.2 billion
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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it budget
Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.
Hexaware & Replit launch Vibe Coding to boost no-code AI apps
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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erp
Hexaware and Replit launch Vibe Coding, enabling non-coders to develop secure AI-powered business software swiftly with robust enterprise governance.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.
OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
OSG extends its deal with Rimini Street to 2029, cutting IT costs by 8% to boost factory automation and productivity initiatives.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.