Section 2 of 10Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis & Rollout Strategies 💰
| Metric | Full Cluster (Strategy A) | Conservative Start (Strategy B) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $2,900 USD | $1,575 USD |
| Boards Purchased | 10 ZimaBoards | 5 ZimaBoards |
| Capacity | Full 160 GB RAM / 40 Cores | 80 GB RAM / 20 Cores |
| ROI Period | 8.05 Months | 4.4 Months |
Cumulative Cost Projection (The 8-Month ROI)
The graph below clearly shows the moment the initial investment in the Wise Cluster is recovered by the monthly cloud savings. After 8.05 months, the project is pure profit.
Annual Recurring Cost Comparison: Scaling to 10,000 Sites
The graph below demonstrates the staggering difference in operational expenditure (OpEx) when scaling. Scaling in the cloud is financially ruinous; scaling on our cluster costs almost nothing.
Financial Recommendation
Strategy A (Full Cluster) provides the fastest path to infrastructure sovereignty and maximum long-term savings. Strategy B offers a more conservative entry point with faster initial ROI. Both strategies deliver exceptional value compared to continued cloud dependency.