Promevo Thought Leadership: John Pettit Warns CIOs on Risks of AI Budget Overruns

COVINGTON, Ky., October 2, 2025 /CIO/--In the article "AI cost overruns are adding up — with major implications for CIOs", Promevo CTO of Solutions John Pettit shares insight into the growing challenge of managing AI project costs across enterprise IT departments.

As organizations adopt AI at scale, most are severely underestimating total project expenses—often by more than 50%—resulting in eroded margins, delayed roadmaps, and shaken stakeholder confidence. Pettit emphasizes that CIO credibility is on the line when budgets spiral, stating, “Trust is your most important currency when leading projects and organizations.” His perspective underscores the reputational and financial risk of missed forecasts.

To mitigate these challenges, Pettit advocates for observability and cost transparency as essential strategies. He urges CIOs to leverage FinOps practices, set up real-time dashboards and alerts, and prioritize outcome-based ROI metrics. “Without observability, you’re guessing,” he explains, adding that not every AI use case requires the most complex or expensive models—lighter solutions can often achieve most of the value at a fraction of the cost. Pettit’s commentary positions Promevo as a forward-thinking leader helping organizations navigate the financial realities of modern AI implementation.

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