IT spending 2026

The Preferred Data team writes for small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our headquarters in High Point, NC. Below is every post on IT spending 2026. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

Jul 31, 2026

NC Small Business IT Capex 2026: Spend for Growth

80% of small businesses are confident and 57% plan capex averaging $109K in 2026. NC IT investment playbook for growth, not firefighting. Call (336) 886-3282.

May 4, 2026

Tariffs Are Crushing IT Budgets: 2026 Cost Strategy for NC Small Businesses

Tariffs added an estimated $85B in costs to US small businesses while IDC cut 2025 IT spending growth from 10% to 5%. Here's how NC SMBs can protect their tech budget.