The Alta Group’s 2026 Insights report highlights how technology adoption and investment trends are impacting the equipment finance sector, focusing on AI and changing capital expenditure priorities across banks, captives, and independent lessors. The report introduces Alta Pulsepoint, a heatmap identifying risks and growth opportunities, and discusses advancements in technology financing such as data center equipment and “intelligence-as-a-service” offerings. Valerie L. Gerard, Co-CEO of Alta, emphasizes AI’s transition to a core operational element in equipment finance, enhancing credit decisioning and operational efficiency. The report notes that while volatility and credit risk persist, investment in technology, AI infrastructure, and clean energy can strengthen firms’ positions. Industry leaders are advised to navigate these shifts with agility, discipline, and credit-focused strategies. The Alta Group’s 2026 Equipment Finance Pulsepoint Map provides a concise overview of key risks and opportunities shaping the equipment finance landscape. Leasing Life originally published the article on AI and capital investment trends reshaping equipment finance strategies for 2026.

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