Forrester projects global tech spend will rise by 5.6% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by software, IT services, generative AI, and cloud adoption. Asia Pacific and North America lead growth, with India seeing a 9.6% increase. Generative AI investments will transform industries, but businesses must balance rapid tech adoption with managing legacy systems and reducing technical debt.
Forrester projects global tech spend will rise by 5.6% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by software, IT services, generative AI, and cloud adoption. Asia Pacific and North America lead growth, with India seeing a 9.6% increase. Generative AI investments will transform industries, but businesses must balance rapid tech adoption with managing legacy systems and reducing technical debt.