metered pricing

Metered pricing in enterprise software is increasingly tied to generative AI features, as vendors like Microsoft, Adobe, and Salesforce embed AI into their products and introduce new usage-based fees. This shift from optional add-ons to baseline functionality requires CIOs and IT finance teams to rethink budgeting, license audits, and pilot strategies. The tag covers discussions on how metered pricing models affect enterprise software costs, particularly around AI capabilities, and the need for organizations to adapt their financial planning accordingly.