The Future of Work: How On-Device AI Can Save You Time and Money

Time is valuable. This is especially true in our fast-paced world, where it feels like there aren’t enough minutes in the day to accomplish everything we want to do. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) PCs can step in to help. AI can help knock out tasks that slow down workflows, and it can even be the expert you need to help achieve things outside your expertise.

AI computers deliver the freedom that traditional computers just cannot offer. AI gives you the freedom to do more things, fewer things, harder things and whatever else you want to accomplish with your saved time. The choice is yours.

Simply put, an AI PC is a computer with a built-in processing resource called a neural processing unit, or NPU. The purpose of the NPU is to be an efficient, online and versatile AI resource. It’s designed to support AI inference workloads and to carry out AI functions so efficiently that you can run workloads while being mobile without it impacting battery life or device performance.

1. AI PCs help with repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
Let’s say you have administrative tasks that don’t necessarily add value to your skills or workday. AI is a great tool to help complete repetitive and time-sapping actions. It can give you back time and allow you to focus on more important areas of your work that also need your attention.

2. Local processing means the hardware can instantly respond.
Users who work on an AI computer have the advantage of running their AI workload locally, on their own PC. This results in lowered latency, which can positively influence productivity through better performance. Conversely, using a subscription service could result in the third party deciding how much AI processing resources you get, and, in some cases, those resources can be delayed or unavailable. Ultimately, having AI directly on the hardware allows users to control the performance of their workloads.

3. AI PCs can be the experts you’ve been needing.
With the gift of time to focus on more critical tasks, you can further utilize AI as an expert to solve problems or to assist with a project outside your scope of knowledge. AI can help you do things you normally wouldn’t be able to do without hiring additional help. With just a few prompts, AI could fulfill the tasks of an entire expert team.

4. They’re not reliant on the Internet.
AI computers do not rely on the network service for their AI capabilities to be fully functional. For example, users who work out in the field or professionals who travel for work and don’t always have access to the internet could benefit from AI computers that still get the job done anywhere. Also, if there is an outage and you rely on the internet for AI, your business can experience a setback, which in some cases can cost you money.

5. No subscription fees.
Since an AI computer has an NPU and AI capabilities are built in, you won’t have to pay ongoing monthly subscription fees, which can save your business a significant amount of money. Processing AI locally also means you open the door to using open-source AI software for free. While the upfront costs of AI computers may not be appealing at first, they can help companies save money in the long run.

6. Streamlined security.
Today’s AI-infused computers are unique because they feature local AI, which preserves data sovereignty. This means that when you use on-device AI features, you won’t be leaking sensitive information out into the external world. All AI information exchanged on your device stays on the device. This is different when using a third-party AI subscription service because of the company’s potential access to your data and AI workflows.

CDW can help you assess your technology options, get the most value for your investment and implement your new technology. Discover how teaming up with a partner like CDW can simplify your AI PC journey from start to finish.