Understanding AI TCO: Hidden Costs, Scaling Risks, and ITFM Best Practices

Explore the true cost of AI as we cover TCO, hidden costs, scaling risks, and ITFM strategies for smarter AI investment.

Over 90% of CIOs admit that managing costs limits their ability to unlock value from AI. Without clear visibility into AI TCO and consumption, it’s challenging to make smarter financial decisions and confident AI investments.

In this episode, Deloitte’s Alexandre Pinot breaks down the true total cost of AI ownership – exposing where budgets quietly break down, what teams consistently underestimate, and why scaling changes everything.

From fragmented licensing and runaway cloud consumption to hidden change management costs, this is the financial reality check every IT and finance leader need with practical steps to bring structure, visibility, and control to your AI investment.

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Featuring:

Kiara Zapanta

Product Marketing Manager
Apptio, an IBM Company

Alexandre Pinot

Partner - Tech Strategy & Transformation Leader
Deloitte