TCO

British

abbreviation

total cost of ownership: the real cost of owning and using a piece of equipment such as a computer, taking into account the price of the hardware, software, maintenance, training, and technical support that may be needed

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The BTC pipeline could be an option for TCO too, but a source said if agreed, it could take up to six months for flows to start.

From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2022

The first full-team practice is Wednesday at the TCO Performance Center, where the team shifted training camp in 2018.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2022

They don’t sit down at the kitchen table to do an exact TCO calculation at how many miles the cross-over is.

From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2022

“As soon as we return to TCO Performance Center next month, we will begin working toward our collective goal of bringing a championship to Vikings fans.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 14, 2022

“Per the NFL protocol, we will suspend in-person club activities and close TCO Performance Center immediately,” the statement read.

From Fox News • Sep. 29, 2020

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