SMB IT spending market to reach $1.11 trillion by 2030

The Business Research Company says SMB information technology spending will rise from $734.13 billion in 2025 to $799.44 billion in 2026, then climb to $1.11 trillion by 2030. Cloud adoption, managed services and cybersecurity spending are among the main drivers as North America leads and Asia-Pacific grows fastest.

Why it matters: - SMBs are continuing to shift more budget into IT products and services as digital tools become central to daily operations. - The market’s expansion points to stronger demand for cloud, cybersecurity, support services and infrastructure upgrades across small and medium-sized enterprises.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released an SMB information technology spending market report with 2026 size, growth and regional forecasts. - The report pegs the market at $734.13 billion in 2025 and $799.44 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $1,106.71 billion by 2030. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report adds new 2026 features including market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and updated graphics and tables. - The report is available as a sample here and as the full report here.

The details: - The 2025-to-2026 increase implies 8.9% growth. - The report forecasts 8.5% CAGR through 2030. - The report says recent growth reflects demand for dependable IT infrastructure, enterprise software, stronger cybersecurity, digital communication tools, and IT support and maintenance. - The report says future growth will come from scalable IT infrastructure, cost-effective technology investment, flexible cloud adoption, integrated IT solutions, business continuity and technological resilience. - The report identifies cloud-based IT spending, managed IT services, adaptable IT expenditure models, infrastructure upgrades and outsourced IT support as emerging trends. - SMB information technology spending includes hardware, software, cloud solutions, networking, cybersecurity, data management and IT support services. - The report says these investments support productivity, communication, operational efficiency and business continuity. - In 2025, North America held the largest share of the market. - The report projects Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - Eurostat reported that in June 2026 the share of EU enterprises using paid cloud computing services rose by 7.42 percentage points from 2023.

Between the lines: - The report’s numbers suggest SMBs are moving from one-time infrastructure purchases toward recurring, subscription-based technology spending. - Cloud adoption is reshaping IT budgeting by reducing upfront capital costs and making spending more flexible. - The regional split suggests mature markets still dominate current spending, while faster digitization in Asia-Pacific is likely to drive the next phase of growth.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as SMBs look for lower-cost, scalable and resilient IT setups. - Continued cloud migration and outsourced IT support are likely to remain key spending categories through 2030. - The Business Research Company is promoting the new report edition and associated forecasting tools to buyers and analysts.