Insight Works with Microsoft, Qualcomm as Early Provider of Next-Generation AI PCs
21 May 2024 - 11:49PM
Business Wire
Insight will test enterprise generative AI
applications of next-gen devices, including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X
Elite NPU, the first to power a new era of Windows 11 with Copilot
and AI built in
Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT) is playing a key role in
testing next-generation devices equipped to take full advantage of
the new AI-featured Windows operating system update announced
Monday by Microsoft. Insight will be among the first to adopt
Windows-based AI PCs with dedicated neural processing units (NPU)
powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors. The devices by
Microsoft Surface, Dell, HP and Lenovo will feature the new Windows
11 always-on AI experience with a new version of Copilot+ that is
contextually aware of on-device information.
Insight, a Microsoft Solution partner holding a rare combination
of designations for Security, Data & AI, and with a Managed XDR
solution, is among a select few Microsoft partners participating in
a technical adoption preview program for the next-gen Surface
Laptop, also introduced Monday by Microsoft. During this
pre-release proof of concept, performed across multiple business
units, Insight will evaluate the device architecture by testing key
features like native software performance, critical business app
compatibility and deployment methodologies.
Insight also is testing Windows-based AI PCs powered by AMD and
Intel. Early results have shown benefits such as improved battery
life and CPU performance, lower memory utilization, and enhanced
end-user multitasking for generative AI workloads, images, voice
recognition and predictive text processing.
“Every client we work with today is eager to adapt to generative
AI and wants to know how to embrace one of the most transformative
technologies ever,” said Joyce Mullen, Insight president and CEO.
“Industry leaders like Microsoft and Qualcomm are making critical
advances in AI and have entrusted Insight to be among the first to
deploy and provide critical feedback on the next generation of PCs.
Our deep expertise in enterprise applications of AI allows us to
help our clients unlock the full potential of these powerful new
devices, driving greater innovation while making the PC cool
again.”
Insight is well-positioned to help clients consider practical
investments in next-generation hardware and software to achieve
their AI goals. Further, Insight collaborates with Microsoft to
develop AI-powered solutions that automate complex tasks, enhance
productivity and improve decision-making. It has been among the
first to create services for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft
Fabric, and its proprietary Insight Lens™ fast-start service helps
clients accelerate the adoption of gen AI and data analytics
applications across the enterprise.
“Snapdragon X Elite marks the beginning of a new chapter for
Windows PCs, turning them into cutting-edge AI devices,” said Kedar
Kondap, SVP & GM of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. “Insight’s deep knowledge of the leading AI
platforms — and its position as a collaborator of the key producers
of AI chips, processors and devices — makes the company a go-to
starting point for AI implementation.”
Many legacy devices purchased during the pandemic for the surge
to remote and hybrid work are now outdated and cannot handle the
computational power required for executing machine-learning
algorithms and generative AI workloads. Additionally, the end of
support for Windows 10 in October 2025 could leave organizations
vulnerable as critical patches and security updates cease. Today’s
devices can delegate AI workloads like Microsoft Copilot to the
NPU, allowing the CPU and GPU to focus on less resource-intensive
tasks, resulting in a faster and more efficient device.
To learn more about how Insight can help enterprises get started
on AI, visit insight.com or call 800-INSIGHT.
About Insight
Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a global Fortune 500 Solutions
Integrator helping accelerate transformation by unlocking the power
of people and technology. We architect, build and manage solutions
for complex IT environments. Our digital transformation services
include deep expertise in multicloud, data, AI, cybersecurity and
intelligent edge, augmented by longstanding relationships with
8,000+ technology partners. By quickly and effectively delivering
best-fit solutions, we help our clients simplify modern business
processes to improve customer and work experiences, business
intelligence, efficiency and growth. We’re rated as a Great Place
to Work, a Forbes World’s Best Employer and a Fortune World’s Best
Workplace. Discover more at insight.com. NSIT-M
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