Gartner forecasts IT spending 14.2% as enterprises struggle to afford

The author argues that projected technology spending growth rates, including massive increases in IT and artificial intelligence investments, vastly outpace the economic capacity and revenue growth of typical customer enterprises. This disparity creates a Technology Affordability Gap, forcing businesses to eventually slow spending, eliminate legacy costs, or sacrifice operating margins. The article warns that the impending tech economic crisis stems from an oversupply of tech ambition rather than a shortage of technology. Open article →