Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Definition

Total cost of ownership (TCO) is an estimate of the expenses related to a product. This cost can include purchasing, implementing, launching, using, supporting, and retiring the product.

The value of looking at TCO is that it takes into account more than an initial investment or outlay of capital, and looks at the bigger picture, and the long-term efficiency that the product can impact.

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