Justifying your AI budget goes beyond license fees. Total cost of ownership...

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Justifying your AI budget goes beyond license fees. Total cost of ownership includes hardware, support, and cloud costs. Set aside a 10-30% risk reserve for unexpected spikes or delays. Vendor ROI slides often oversell benefits