- That consumption will grow in 2025, but the growth speed is not huge more than 2024
- Data Center Systems is by far the largest driver for growth in the market
- Businesses are concerned about global economic uncertainties
Global IT consumption is expected to reach $ 5.43 trillion in 2025, new research has claimed that a healthy increase of 7.9% compared to 2024 – and this is all due to our insatiable appetite at AI.
The latest Gartner research claims data center systems are expected to grow with a staggering 42.4%, making it the fastest growing segment in that consumption.
In fact, AI continues to drive investments, with AI-optimized servers and other infrastructure that turns out to be extremely popular, with expenses that can be three times higher than traditional server costs, says Gartner.
AI causes us to spend more than ever on it
Although no other sector comes close to growth in the data center system, software consumption could also exceed the total average of 7.9%growing by 10.5%.
While lower than average, units (up 5.4%), IT services (up 4.4%) and communication services (up 2.1%) are ready to take into account even more cash this year compared to the last.
However, the total worldwide IT expenditure is not set to much more growth compared to last year when it was 7.4%.
Gartner says this could be affected by the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The break of a so -called uncertainty seems to be emerging, with new projects facing delays due to economic and geopolitical caution instead of budget cuts.
The research indicates that budgets remain allocated, but the expenses are reviewed strategically instead.
In addition, the hardware and infrastructure can have the greatest effects due to fluctuations in prices and supply chains, with recurring services like Sky that remain more stable. IT services and communication services are both expected to see lower growth this year compared to 2024.
Gartner Distinguished VP analyst John-David Lovelock explained: “While there is a business break on net-new expenses due to an increase in global uncertainty, the effect is subject to continuous AI and generative AI-digitalization initiatives.”
