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The AI compute gap: Enterprises are buying infrastructure faster than they can measure what it costs

Across 107 enterprises, AI infrastructure spending is accelerating well ahead of the ability to see or steer its economics.

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Enterprises are rapidly acquiring AI infrastructure, but struggle to accurately measure its associated costs. This disparity is evident in the fact that many organizations are investing in specialized compute resources without fully understanding their current utilization rates. The majority of these companies rely on hyperscalers and model-provider APIs to run their AI operations, but are now looking to switch or add providers within a short timeframe. This decision-making process is driven by factors such as integration and total cost of ownership, rather than the headline price of the compute resources. The inability to accurately track unit economics is a significant challenge, with many organizations reporting GPU utilization rates of 50% or less. This lack of visibility makes it difficult for enterprises to make informed decisions about their AI infrastructure investments.

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