Artificial Intelligence Subscription Tiers

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Information on the standard and paid subscription options for artifical intelligence at UCO

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Introduction

There are two tiers of AI access at UCO: standard free access and paid Power User services.

Tier 1 - Standard AI Services (Free)

Free Institutional Access for All UCO Users

Key Features of Free AI Products

Google Gemini

Microsoft Copilot with Chat GPT 4o

  • Google Workspace Integration
  • Interactive chat interface
  • LMN notebook for data analysis
  • Mobile app support (iOS/Android
  • Basic workflow automation

     Daily limit: 15-20 complex queries

     Max file size: 10 MB – standard priority processing

  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Document creation assistance
  • Excel data analysis support
  • Teams meeting summarization
  • Basic power platform automation

     Daily limit: 15 complex queries

     Basic features only + limited integration dept

Standard Tier 1 Usage Guidelines

  • Available to all UCO faculty, staff, and students at no additional cost.
  • Standard Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 data protection policies apply
  • Limited Processing capabilities – suitable for basic tasks and general inquiries
  • No access to advanced features or custom models
  • Standard encryption and security controls
  • Basic Audit logging without extended retention

 

Tier 2 - Enhanced AI Services (Paid)

Tier 2 is Ideal for these Applications

  • Complex research projects
  • Advanced research and literature reviews
  • Large dataset analysis (100 GB)
  • Grant writing and proposals
  • Custom Workflows and automation
  • Academic paper assistance
  • Advanced data analysis
  • Policy development
  • Financial modeling
  • Department reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Academic publishing

Benefits: Unlimited queries + priority processing

Key Features of Tier 2 Enhanced AI Services

Google Gemini 2.5 Pro

Microsoft Copilot Premium

Enhanced Capabilities:

  • Unlimited daily with priorities
  • Advanced reasoning & deep-thing models
  • Large dataset analysis (up to 100 GB)
  • Custom  model fine-tuning capabilities
  • Extended context windows
  • Beta features & early access

Academic Features:

  • Citation management
  • Literature review automation
  • Statistical analysis tools

Enterprise Features:

  • Unlimited monthly credits
  • ChatGPT-4-Turbo access
  • Custom agent creation & deployment
  • Enterprise dataset connectivity
  • Advanced Power Platform integration
  • Premium Designer (100 daily boosts)

Productivity:

  • Advanced Excel modeling
  • Automated reporting
  • Custom dashboards
  • ERP/CRM integration

Tier 2 Cost Structure

  • Departments bear direct subscription costs through OIT-managed cost recovery
  • Pricing based on number of subscribers per department
  • OIT handles billing, license management, and user assignments
  • Annual review of subscription needs and cost allocation
  • Cost for Tier 2: Contact OIT for current pricing

Tier 2 Licensing

How long is a license?
12-month term paid in advance

Can a license be ended early?
No, once engaged it is a 12-month commitment

Is the seat tied to a named user for a fixed duration, or can it be transferred between users?
Right now, they are allowing transfers (vendor dependent).

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Sat 8/9/25 9:24 AM
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