ICT spending across Asia Pacific (excluding Japan and China) is projected to reach around $647 billion by 2026, with artificial intelligence playing a central role in driving this growth. According to industry analysis, organisations are rapidly shifting from experimental AI projects to large-scale deployment, making AI a core factor in technology investment decisions. This trend is reshaping priorities across sectors, where avoiding technological obsolescence is now seen as more important than traditional growth-focused spending. Software and cybersecurity are emerging as key investment areas, reflecting rising concerns over data protection, digital sovereignty, and cyber risks. At the same time, services such as outsourcing and managed IT support are expanding as organisations struggle to integrate AI into legacy systems. Hardware remains the largest share of ICT spending, driven by demand for AI-ready infrastructure, cloud systems, and advanced computing capabilities. Banking, government, and information services are leading adoption, using AI for automation and data-driven decision-making. For Samoa, these regional shifts highlight the importance of investing in secure digital infrastructure, workforce skills, and scalable systems to remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
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