As companies expand their use of artificial intelligence, tracking the associated costs is becoming an increasingly important topic for Finance, Data and IT teams. Acterys, now presented as Acterys by Vena Solutions, offers a new approach with its AI Spend & Token Cost Tracker, a preconfigured experience integrated into Power BI.
The aim is to go beyond simply reviewing an AI invoice. Organizations can analyze their token consumption, identify the main cost drivers and gain a better understanding of how spending is distributed across models, teams and different workloads.
A more detailed view of AI costs
Acterys’ tracker brings together several indicators related to artificial intelligence consumption and spending in a Power BI environment. Users can notably track cost trends, observe changes in consumption and identify the areas where spending is concentrated.
This approach also makes it possible to compare the models used and examine their level of efficiency. The aim is to provide a more precise view of the choices made regarding AI and their impact on spending.
Acterys also highlights a forward-looking dimension. The dashboard notably presents a comparison between actual spending, budget and forecasts, making it possible to observe how changes in consumption could affect future costs.
From analysis to planning
Beyond monitoring, Acterys seeks to bring AI spend analysis closer to financial planning practices. The platform can be used with forecasting, scenario modeling and data governance functions.
The company also cites controlled write-back, workflow and approval, allocation and chargeback, as well as business rules. These capabilities are intended to connect the analyses conducted in Power BI with the company’s management and decision-making processes.
The solution is provided with sample data so that users can explore how the tracker works. Acterys then indicates that it can connect the solution to the organization’s actual data.
An approach focused on management
With this initiative, Acterys positions AI spend management within a framework that goes beyond reporting. Token consumption and the associated costs become data that can be incorporated into forecasting, planning and the analysis of different scenarios.
This evolution reflects the growing use of artificial intelligence in companies, where the question is no longer solely how to measure spending incurred, but also how to gain sufficient visibility to track its development and prepare for upcoming decisions.
The AI Spend & Token Cost Tracker thus illustrates Acterys’ intention to bring Power BI and financial management practices closer together around a category of spending that is still relatively new for many organizations.
Source: Vena Solutions
