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How much does machine-learning forecasting cost for a small or mid-sized company?
Cost varies widely with data readiness, number of data sources and scope. As Zansa's guidance, a Data Health Check starts from R25,000, builds typically run R80,000 to R250,000, and ongoing support starts from R12,000 a month, all in South African rand. Other providers will differ.
Main cost drivers are cleaning and connecting data, the number of forecasts and dashboards, and how much automation and monitoring are needed. Cloud running costs are usually modest for small data, but should be checked.
To compare quotes, ask what is included, who owns the code and models, how accuracy will be measured against a baseline, and what ongoing maintenance is required. A fixed price and timeline in writing reduces surprises.
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