A Futurum Report: The Economics of Agentic AI: Cost Advantages of Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA vs. Public Cloud from Pilot to Scale

Are organizations ready for the true cost of scaling AI? As companies transition from AI pilots to production, many find infrastructure decisions significantly impact performance, costs, and outcomes. Understanding AI tokenomics—the link between workloads, infrastructure use, and costs—is crucial for leaders aiming to scale AI efficiently and sustainably.

This report examines how organizations can assess AI deployment costs, balance cloud and on-premises resources, and optimize infrastructure as demand grows. It highlights strategies to manage AI costs, improve efficiency, and support innovation while ensuring predictable economics, maximizing AI's value.