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Release2026-08-06

IBM's Apptio unit opened public preview of a tool that links spending on AI projects to business outcomes, after a pilot with selected customers. It ties each initiative to metrics the customer picks, such as cycle time, cost avoided or conversion rate, and tracks them over time. It is available only to existing Apptio Costing Standard or AI TCO & Usage customers, with general availability planned later in the quarter.

What changed

Apptio's software tracked technology cost visibility without linking AI spend to business outcomes.

What it unlocks

Tracking each AI initiative against chosen proof metrics such as cycle time, cost avoided or conversion rate over time.

  • public preview now, GA later this quarter
  • Uber: near 100% engineer AI tool adoption
  • Uber: code output per user doubled

What you need to act on it

  • an IBM Apptio Costing Standard or AI TCO & Usage subscription

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