Insights from Matt Hains (Intel) and Christoffer Lydahl (Dell)
AI is revolutionizing the workplace, and its potential is accelerating faster than ever. But where should businesses begin? How can organizations quickly harness AI for tangible benefits? In a recent conversation in London with Matt Hains from Intel® and Christoffer Lydahl from Dell, we dug into the practical steps for adopting AI in the workplace.
Here are the key takeaways for getting started with AI, and some immediate “quick wins” organizations can expect. Access the Modernize your Workplace webinar series here.
Where to Start with AI: A Practical Approach
For businesses considering the adoption of AI, Christoffer Lydahl recommends beginning with an analysis of the applications already in use within the organization. Specifically, look for the following three categories:
1. Productivity and Collaboration Tools – These are the applications everyone in the company uses, like email, messaging, and document collaboration software.
2. Workload-Specific Apps – Think accounting, CAD, business intelligence, or data visualization.
3. Custom-Built Apps – These are developed specifically for the business, using proprietary data.
Once you know which apps are AI-enabled or are planning to incorporate AI soon, Christoffer advises mapping out user profiles into three segments: mainstream, premium, and high-performance users. This segmentation helps determine the ideal architecture to support varying needs within the team.
Leveraging Intel’s AI Architecture
Matt Hains elaborated on how Intel’s technology powers this transformation. Intel Core Ultra processors, for example, offer a robust foundation for AI adoption across notebooks, desktops, and workstations. These processors are supported by an extensive AI software vendor ecosystem, already utilized in over 200 apps and 400 experiences.
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What Is an AI PC?
For those new to the concept, Matt explains that an AI PC is equipped with specialized hardware to handle AI tasks more efficiently. These devices are powered by:
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- CPUs for basic AI tasks
- GPUs for complex tasks
- NPUs (Neural Processing Units) for sustained workloads
Together, these components offer three major benefits:
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- Intelligent experiences – Devices become smarter with the integration of AI.
- Faster performance – AI tasks run faster, boosting productivity.
- Better battery life – AI PCs consume less power, resulting in longer-lasting devices.
Dell, with its wide range of AI PCs, offers the choice of Intel Core Ultra processors, making it easy for companies to adopt AI technology without overhauling their entire infrastructure.
AI on PCs vs. the Cloud: Why Local is Better for some workloads
While cloud-based AI has its place, running AI workloads on a PC has several advantages, including:
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- Privacy and Security: Keeping data local to the device reduces concerns about sending sensitive information to the cloud.
- Offline Capability: AI tasks can be done without an internet connection, which is useful for remote workers or when traveling.
- Personalization: The PC can tailor AI tasks based on data stored locally, providing more personalized results.
- Reduced Latency: Running AI locally eliminates delays caused by cloud processing, making tasks faster.
- Cost: Cloud services can get expensive, and local processing can reduce ongoing costs.
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The Core Benefits of AI PCs: Productivity, Security, and Collaboration
Christoffer highlighted three primary areas where businesses will see the most immediate benefits from AI PCs:
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- Productivity
AI-powered applications such as digital assistants, smart search features, transcription services, and writing assistants streamline work processes. Tools like Canvid, an AI-driven screen recording app, make it easy to create professional videos with captions, background removal, and more, helping users save time and enhance output quality.
- Productivity
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- Security
AI PCs offer enhanced security features, including anti-phishing, ransomware detection, and deepfake protection. For instance, the latest Intel CPUs integrated into Dell PCs have machine learning capabilities that can detect ransomware and alert security systems like Windows Defender. Dell, Intel, and McAfee are also working together to prevent new AI-driven threats, such as deepfakes. - Collaboration
AI boosts collaboration with tools like Teams, Zoom, and Webex. Features like background blur, noise suppression, and even eye gaze correction improve the quality of video calls. Intel’s AI-powered processors can reduce CPU power usage by up to 45%, ensuring smoother meetings and better battery life.
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The Future of AI: Customized Solutions and Real-World Examples
Beyond these immediate benefits, Matt emphasizes the value of custom-built AI solutions. Businesses are already seeing transformation with AI applications tailored to their specific needs. For example:
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- A chain of burrito restaurants created an AI assistant to help managers navigate policies and procedures, turning what was once a lengthy manual into a quick, conversational resource.
- Wipro developed a Gen AI-based Legal Research Assistant, increasing lawyer productivity 30% by summarizing complex documents and legal rulings.
Businesses can also use Intel AI Builder to create their own AI assistants and deploy them on AI PCs, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity.
How to Get Started with AI in Your Organization
Christoffer recommends that businesses looking to speed up their AI adoption begin by leveraging the Dell AI Factory model, which helps organizations at any stage of their AI journey. From strategy to implementation, Dell offers a range of services to guide businesses through the entire process. These include:
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- ProConsult Services: Helping businesses plan their AI strategy.
- ProDeploy and Lifecycle Services: Ensuring smooth implementation.
- Residency Services: Ongoing support to optimize AI performance.
The first step for customers is to reach out to their account manager, who will set up a discovery meeting with experts to discuss the right next steps.
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Looking Ahead: AI’s Role in Modernizing the Workplace
As we look to the future, AI’s role in the workplace will only grow. From streamlining workflows to enhancing security and improving collaboration, AI-powered PCs are proving to be essential tools in today’s fast-paced digital world. Businesses that embrace this technology are already seeing results and gaining a competitive edge.
We hope you found this insightful. Be sure to watch our webinars from our Modernize your Workplace webinar series to learn more about the new benefits with AI PCs and Client peripherals.
