IDC says Q1 2026 AI infrastructure spending reached $89.7bn. Arm-based rack GPU servers have replaced x86 as the mainstream accelerated compute platform. IDC raised its 2026 AI infrastructure forecast to $497bn, up about 56% YoY, driven by hyperscaler capex growth and rising non‑GPU AI demand. The global AI infrastructure market is projected to top $1.08tn in 2029 and reach $1.21tn in 2030, a roughly 30% five‑year CAGR from 2025.

2026-07-22

IDC says Q1 2026 AI infrastructure spending reached $89.7bn. Arm-based rack GPU servers have replaced x86 as the mainstream accelerated compute platform. IDC raised its 2026 AI infrastructure forecast to $497bn, up about 56% YoY, driven by hyperscaler capex growth and rising non‑GPU AI demand. The global AI infrastructure market is projected to top $1.08tn in 2029 and reach $1.21tn in 2030, a roughly 30% five‑year CAGR from 2025.