Date: September 17

After slowing in recent years, the outlook for global corporate and government spending on technology products in 2025 is brighter, led by the recovery in Asia and Europe, driven by growth in software and cloud-based services, supported by the cyclical recovery in devices. Learn more about the key drivers and market conditions affecting technology spending across 35 industries in 25 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific from Oxford Economics.

• Which industries will lead global technology spending?
• Where will the fastest growth occur?
• What are the risks to industry growth?
• When will the purchase of IT services, enterprise software, devices, communications, internet and cloud be affected?

Victoria Grandstand

Economist, Industry

Mark Killion, CFA

Director for US Industry

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