When planning AI budgets, don’t let vendor slide decks fool you. License fees...

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When planning AI budgets, don’t let vendor slide decks fool you. License fees are just one part of your total cost of ownership. You need to factor in infrastructure, support, and a risk reserve—usually 10 to 30 percent—to cover unforeseen challenges