A South African retailer is evaluating the purchase of new point-of-sale (POS) systems. They are considering two options: buying the systems outright or subscribing to a cloud-based POS service. Which option best reflects the concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the retailer?

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Choosing a combination of owned and cloud-based POS systems to balance upfront capital expenditure with lower operating costs, without fully assessing long-term service costs.

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Buying the POS systems outright, with the expectation of saving money over time on subscription fees and relying on in-house IT staff for maintenance.

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Purchasing the POS systems outright and accounting for maintenance, training, and upgrade costs over the system’s life, while factoring in its expected residual value.

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Subscribing to a cloud-based POS service with lower upfront costs but ongoing subscription and service fees.

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