How to Budget for AI Platforms: Capital vs Subscription, Trials and Pilot Costs
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How to Budget for AI Platforms: Capital vs Subscription, Trials and Pilot Costs

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2026-02-13
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A 2026 financial framework to budget AI pilots and rollouts—compare CapEx vs OpEx, pilot costs, subscriptions and vendor acquisition scenarios.

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