IBM launches tool to measure AI investment return

IBM has announced the public preview of ‘IBM Apptio AI Value & ROI’, a tool designed to help technology and finance leaders measure the business impact of artificial intelligence investments. The solution aims to bridge the gap between AI spending and quantifiable economic results by linking costs, including token usage, to specific business outcomes.

Users can track metrics such as cycle time, cost reduction, conversion rates, and incident counts against established baselines and targets. The platform integrates data from IBM Apptio AI TCO & Usage and IBM Cloudability to provide a comprehensive view of total costs, including technology expenses, token consumption, and labor costs.

The tool is currently available in public preview for customers using IBM Apptio Costing Standard or IBM Apptio AI TCO & Usage, with general availability expected in the third quarter of 2026.