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Total cost of ownership

TCO

The full cost of buying, operating, supporting, and maintaining a system over time.

Example

The budget includes model usage, engineering, data, monitoring, support, compliance, and vendor costs.

Why people use it

Understanding “Total cost of ownership” helps teams turn AI ideas into governed, valuable operating changes.

What you'll hear

“Where does Total cost of ownership fit into our broader AI rollout?”

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