Year over year, we see spending trends on emerging technology. In this year’s CIO Tech Poll: Tech Priorities study, 94% of IT decision-makers say they expect their overall technology budget to increase or remain steady over the next year. The majority of IT leaders still plan to spend their money on AI-enabled technology and cybersecurity solutions.
A lot has stayed the same, but a lot is changing. Quantum computing has risen to the top of the most researched technology list and ways in which AI/ML tools are used is rapidly evolving.
Click on the image below to see the tech buying trends from 2025 vs. 2026.
