The "Empowering Infinite Possibilities with Intelligence" 2024 HP Commercial AI Strategy and AI PC New Product Launch Event was grandly held in Beijing. At this event, HP unveiled a brand-new AI commercial strategy, a more efficient, secure, and flexible AI PC product portfolio, as well as innovative solutions, empowering customers to accelerate business transformation, achieve comprehensive productivity enhancement, deepen the relationship between people and work, employees and enterprises, promote the holistic growth of individual employees, help achieve a harmonious balance between work and life, and collectively move towards a better future. During the event, HP launched the new EliteBook series of high-end AI business laptops, the War series of AI business laptops, ZBook mobile workstations, the all-in-one "ready-to-use" Z series AI desktops, data-driven AI-enhanced service solutions, and the on-the-go computer expert AI Xiaohui, further demonstrating HP's unwavering commitment to driving industry innovation and progress.
At this event, HP, in collaboration with the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, jointly released the white paper "AI PC Empowering New Quality Productivity - The Key Path to Enterprise Digital Transformation," delving into the core position of AI PCs in driving the digital transformation of enterprises, emphasizing their significant advantages in outstanding hardware performance, optimized user experience, and innovative software services. The white paper not only provides application path suggestions for AI on-premises private deployment for enterprises of all sizes but also offers guidance on key technologies such as hardware-software collaboration, localized models, and edge computing power, providing strong support and clear directional guidance for enterprise digital transformation. It stands as a powerful testament to HP's long-term dedication and innovation in the field of AI technology.
Group photo of HP's Commercial AI Strategy and AI PC New Product Launch Event in 2024
During the event, Zhuang Zhengsong, Senior Vice President and Greater China President of HP, stated in his address, "China, as one of the most dynamic and important markets globally, has always been a key source of inspiration for HP's innovation. We are committed to deepening our close relationships with local partners, integrating innovative AI products with the local ecosystem, and providing customized industry solutions for Chinese enterprises. Not only do we bring the world's innovative power to China, but we also bring China's innovative wisdom to the world."
HP's Senior Vice President and President of Greater China, Zhuang Zhengsong
At the press conference, Ketan Patel, Chief Operating Officer of HP's Global Personal Systems Business, joined hands with Zhou Xinhong, Vice President of HP China and General Manager of the Personal Systems Business in Greater China, to share HP's profound insights and strategic layout for the AI commercial market in China. Zhou Xinhong stated, "As a pioneer in the PC industry with years of deep cultivation in artificial intelligence and data science, HP has always closely followed the pulse of the AI industry and ecosystem, accumulating valuable insights and rich reserves. At this conference, HP introduced a new portfolio of AI PCs and AI all-in-one products, along with a series of ecosystem joint solutions aimed at helping enterprises and employees reshape business processes and achieve a leap in efficiency. Looking ahead, HP will continue to work with partners to provide secure, reliable, and trustworthy commercial AI PC and AI all-in-one product portfolios and solutions, empowering enterprises to quickly achieve digital transformation in the ever-changing business environment and seize development opportunities."
Ketan Patel, Chief Operating Officer of HP's Personal Systems Business Unit, and Zhou Xinhong, Vice President of HP China and General Manager of the Personal Systems Business Unit in Greater China, are joining forces with their ecosystem partners to support enterprises in their digital transformation journey.
Undoubtedly, 2024 is recognized by the industry as the first year of AI PC applications, with China already leading the world in AI computing power and market applications. The vigorous development of artificial intelligence has greatly enhanced productivity across various industries, bringing unprecedented opportunities for both businesses and individuals. Government departments and major industries have emphasized the importance of "vigorously promoting the construction of a modern industrial system and accelerating the development of new productive forces," highlighting the central role and driving force of artificial intelligence in industrial innovation.
During this press conference, HP invited industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the profound impact of the era of edge AI, sharing insights on how to collaborate with enterprises to create brilliance through advanced products, diverse solutions, and comprehensive services. Secretary-General of the China Intelligent Computing Industry Alliance, An Jing, Chief Engineer of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, Wang Zikai, General Manager of the Technology Department of Intel China, Gao Yu, Senior Technical Director of Intelligent Spectrum AI Solutions, Chai Siyuan, and CEO of Turing Micro Cloud, Qiang Feng, gathered with other industry leaders to engage in in-depth discussions on how AI technology is driving leaps in productivity across various industries and shared their unique insights and practical experiences.
"Innovative Pathways of New Technology Applications"
The white paper discussion on "AI Empowering New Quality Productivity - Key Pathways for Enterprise Digital Transformation" was held at the event.
At the venue, HP carefully showcased application cases of 14 ISV solutions, allowing attendees to experience firsthand how AI technology brings a qualitative leap in productivity for enterprises and employees. As a staunch supporter of ecosystem development, HP has maintained close technical cooperation with global and local core ISV vendors and artificial intelligence partners to jointly drive technological innovation and application. To date, HP has accumulated over 21,000 certified software and hardware combinations, and has introduced a variety of joint solutions in numerous verticals such as AI content creation, AI audio processing and intelligent assistants, AI acoustics and visual detection, AI smart retail, AI life sciences, smart industry, biopharmaceuticals, data security, smart transportation, and smart cars, making significant contributions to the deep integration and high-quality sustainable development of industry ecosystems.
HP's commercial AI solutions are revitalized and upgraded: Putting people first, ushering in the era of edge-to-end AI collaboration for enterprises
Adhering to the "people-first" philosophy, HP collaborates closely with ecosystem partners to integrate software, hardware, and services into solutions, organically combining them with artificial intelligence technology to accelerate the pace of enterprise business restructuring. Tailored to the core needs of enterprises and employees in productivity enhancement, hybrid office optimization, and collaboration, HP has created a diverse range of commercial AI solutions. These solutions not only bring more efficient, flexible, and secure work experiences to enterprises and employees but also help them achieve dual enhancements in self and business value.
Soaring work efficiency, unleashing employee productivity
AI PCs have led a disruptive productivity revolution, with many enterprises and employees eager to leverage AI products that delve deep into enterprise workflows and business scenarios to efficiently address tedious and repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more creative and strategic work. HP actively responds to this demand by introducing a range of leading AI business laptops, including the EliteBook series for large enterprise users, the new Omen series AI business laptops for small and medium-sized enterprise users: Omen 66 7th generation high-performance slim AI business laptop, Omen 99 AI business superpower laptop, Omen X high-end AI business laptop, as well as the ZBook mobile workstations for computational users and the new Z series all-in-one AI computers. These products aim to simplify workflows for businesses of all sizes, significantly enhance work efficiency, and comprehensively unleash the productivity of enterprises and employees.
On a personal application level, HP also demonstrates its foresight and innovation by introducing the on-the-go computer expert AI Xiaohui. As an outstanding representative of HP's personalized AI services, AI Xiaohui provides users with highly customized PC usage guidance, combining localization, specificity, and ease of use, dedicated to offering users more intelligent and secure personalized AI services.
HP Elite x360 1040 G11 high-end AI business laptop: The HP Elite x360 1040 G11 features a flexible 360-degree design, running on Windows 11 Professional and the new generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor[1], [2]; equipped with a 14-inch 2.8K touch display; a 5-megapixel camera with backlighting, low-light adjustment, and automatic framing, built-in Poly Studio for dynamic voice balance and AI noise reduction[6], providing users with an efficient audiovisual experience. The product also supports multiple AI optimization experiences: intelligent sensing mode[7], which can intelligently recognize the surrounding environment and adjust accordingly, automatically balancing optimized power consumption and heat dissipation; intelligent battery management that autonomously learns user habits, enabling quick response when activated and maintaining low power consumption during standby, enhancing battery performance; optional HP Sure View 5 for commercial use, supporting one-click privacy protection, making the screen unreadable from the sides, and quickly restoring visibility when needed for sharing, offering flexibility and convenience. When the privacy mode is activated, the image remains clear, sharp, and color-balanced, ensuring information security while significantly enhancing user experience.
HP Elite x360 1040 14-inch G11 2-in-1 Notebook PC (left) HP EliteBook 1040 14-inch G11 2-in-1 Notebook PC (right)
HP launches the 7th generation high-performance lightweight AI business laptop: HP has tailored a new HP commercial AI PC for small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs - the 7th generation high-performance lightweight AI business laptop, which will debut exclusively on JD.com on May 13th. The 7th generation model features a new high-end commercial design with a full metal lightweight body, curved rounded corners, and a professional keyboard in a new gray-black color scheme, providing a smooth and comfortable grip with a premium feel. It is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, integrating CPU+GPU+NPU 3 major artificial intelligence engines, fully unleashing exceptional local AI capabilities. HP has also collaborated with ecosystem partners to create a rich AI application ecosystem that can meet users' needs in one stop. It comes with built-in Poly Studio professional AI audio and video solutions, providing users with efficient and intelligent AI audiovisual conference experiences. Furthermore, continuing HP's commercial design style of reliability, security, and service, it has undergone rigorous certification with 19 military standards, ensuring stable operation in various environments. It features a triple-layered protection shield, offering comprehensive enterprise-level security protection by safeguarding from the ground level, strictly controlling access permissions, and fully protecting personal privacy information. Simultaneously, the HP Elite series provides users with enterprise-level assistance services, covering the early, middle, and late stages of product use, including 1 year of free on-site repair service, and 24/7 HP butler manual online service.
HP Victus 66 7th Generation High-Performance Thin and Light AI Business Laptop
HP Victus 99 AI Business Superpower Laptop: The HP Victus 99 AI Business Superpower Laptop features enhanced collaboration capabilities and professional-grade components, with the option for up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada laptop GPU[10], enabling fast processing of large projects and 3D modeling. It supports 64GB RAM [11] and 8TB storage[12], empowering users to handle demanding multitasking. Moreover, this mobile workstation boasts a metal body, undergoes rigorous certification with 21 military standards[13], combining durability with a premium feel. In terms of collaborative work, the HP Victus 99 AI Business Superpower Laptop is equipped with a high-quality 5 million pixel camera, and its AI noise reduction software effectively blocks background noise for clear calls; long-lasting battery life[16] and Wi-Fi 6E[17] provide users with a stable internet connection for efficient collaboration.
HP Z Series Mobile Workstations: The HP Z Series Mobile Workstations offer comprehensive high-performance hardware and software computing solutions designed to support demanding workflows, combining robust performance with excellent mobility. They can be equipped with a wide range of CPUs, including Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 processors or next-generation AMD Ryzen PRO processors with dedicated NPUs, combined with NVIDIA RTX Ada series graphics cards, leveraging AI to elevate productivity and creativity to new heights. The comprehensive hardware and software solutions ensure reliability, security, and mobility for creative professionals.
HP Z Series Mobile Workstation ZBook Studio G11
AI Xiaohui: AI Xiaohui is a large-scale language model based on pre-trained Zhijing open-source technology, trained on the HP China data knowledge base and real support cases, designed to provide users with a local service model for natural semantic communication guidance on PC usage. The AI Xiaohui model and data are truly localized, ensuring security and privacy. Without the need for an internet connection, it can provide service functions locally using a large language model, enabling resource management on PCs. In the future, with a single entry point, AI Xiaohui can interact with cloud AI, local AI, and app stores to provide customized AI experiences for users of different scales, fully meeting user needs.
Surging computing power drives business restructuring, empowering enterprise data circulation
HP has created a one-stop "plug-and-play" new Z Series AI all-in-one machine to meet the practical needs of hardware and AI application software for users in different industries. This allows productivity tools with "AI+" capabilities to be deployed simply, efficiently, and securely in various industry applications to enhance enterprise efficiency.
HP Z Series Large Model Service Platform AI All-in-One Machine: The HP Z Series Large Model Service Platform AI All-in-One Machine is a collaboration between HP and Star Ring Technology, targeting the large model field. This all-in-one machine combines the product capabilities of Star Ring's large model development and application platform Sophon LLMOps, providing end-to-end tool capabilities including fine processing of corpus knowledge for storage, prompt word development, corpus data annotation, large model fine-tuning training, large model evaluation deployment, large model application construction, and application deployment. Additionally, based on full-stack compatibility with HP Z Series workstations, the all-in-one machine can provide one-click listing and high-performance deployment inference for mainstream large models. Moreover, the all-in-one machine comes pre-installed with standard large model scenario applications for immediate use. By deploying privately within enterprises using HP Z Series workstations, data privacy is ensured. Cost-effective solutions enable small and medium-sized enterprises to have a convenient, efficient end-to-end experience in large model development and application.
HP Z Series Drug Calculation AI All-in-One Machine: The HP Z Series Drug Calculation AI All-in-One Machine is a collaboration between HP and Deep Force Technology, targeting the field of drug calculation design. This all-in-one machine provides drug research workers with a one-stop solution integrating data, algorithms, and computing power. The drug calculation design platform Hermite is perfectly compatible with HP Z Series workstations, ready to use without deployment, allowing for a new generation of interactive drug molecule experiences through browser login. With core algorithms based on physical modeling and machine learning, it offers higher accuracy, lower costs, and faster computation speeds compared to traditional drug design methods. The private deployment method of HP Z Series workstations ensures data security in drug development with dual protection from Hermite®.
HP Z Series Intelligent Vision AI All-in-One Machine: The HP Z Series Intelligent Vision AI All-in-One Machine is a computer vision all-in-one machine jointly launched by HP and Star Ring Technology. Targeting industries such as parks, construction sites, and power energy, this all-in-one machine provides cost-effective computer vision application inference solutions. Benefiting from the excellent compatibility with HP Z Series workstations, it achieves efficient video decoding and high-performance model inference capabilities, offering unified data access, model management, and low-code AI application construction capabilities.
HP Z Series Digital Human AI All-in-One Machine: HP has introduced the Z Series Digital Human AI All-in-One Machine, which combines natural language understanding and efficient graphics processing capabilities. It can be applied in various scenarios such as consulting, marketing, entertainment, digital life, and intelligent teaching. Users can use and customize exclusive digital humans in different scenario styles according to their needs, seamlessly integrating them into virtual scenes for video content creation, live streaming, interaction, and more.
HP Z Series Large Model Service Platform AI Integrated Machine
To address the pain points in enterprise applications, HP offers a one-stop AI development platform and HP Anyware remote collaboration solution, empowering professionals in cutting-edge fields to innovate and accelerate the realization of creative ideas.
HP AI Development Platform: Based on Docker+Kubernetes, this artificial intelligence container cloud platform is widely applicable across industries such as education, research, finance, healthcare, and energy. It significantly lowers the barrier to entry for AI, enhancing innovation and research efficiency. In terms of resource management and image customization, the platform efficiently manages, schedules, and monitors heterogeneous resources. It provides a complete process and tools from model development, training to deployment, enabling intelligent resource management and scheduling, dynamic resource allocation to meet urgent tasks and demands promptly. Additionally, the platform offers rich image customization services, supports private image sharing among users, increasing image accessibility, reducing redundant storage, and space wastage.
HP Anyware: The HP Anyware remote desktop solution allows users to access high-performance platforms remotely from workstations, local data centers, edge clouds, private or public clouds anytime, anywhere. Data security is ensured through algorithm encryption and multi-factor authentication, preventing data leaks or project losses. HP Anyware breaks geographical limitations and compatibility requirements for multiple devices, supporting multiple users and teams accessing the same desktop or application from various host environments, end-user devices, and network infrastructures, facilitating real-time collaboration efficiently.
Reshaping Collaboration Experience, Creating a Boundaryless Office Era
HP Poly, deeply rooted in office collaboration with profound technological expertise, leverages various intelligent AI audio-video technologies to break spatial barriers, reshaping relationships between individuals and work, employees, and enterprises. Recently, at the Asia-Pacific professional audiovisual and integrated experience technology event - InfoComm China 2024, HP Poly unveiled a range of new products for diverse hybrid office scenarios, including Poly DirectorAI technology, Poly NoiseBlockAI noise cancellation technology, and Acoustic Fence sound capture technology, meeting diverse communication and collaboration needs of employees anytime, anywhere.
Poly Studio E60 Large Conference Room Intelligent AI Camera: Tailored for large conference rooms, auditoriums, and training rooms, equipped with a 4K UHD 8MP camera supporting a 71° HFOV ultra-wide-angle view and 12x optical zoom. This powerful setup ensures clear and detailed visuals during remote presentations or training, enhancing realism and interactivity. The introduction of Poly DirectorAI technology enables speaker tracking, ensuring the speaker remains centered in the frame, further enhancing remote interaction. Considering the diversity of large conference settings, the Poly Studio E60 camera can be easily installed on walls, ceilings, or top of displays to meet various scene requirements. Its automatic image flipping feature makes inverted installation effortless.
Poly Studio V52 Medium Conference Room USB Integrated Audio-Video Peripheral: Specifically designed for medium conference spaces, this all-in-one machine delivers stunning audio and video performance for each meeting. Equipped with Poly NoiseBlockAI noise cancellation technology and Acoustic Fence sound capture technology, it ensures clear voice transmission even in noisy environments, making speakers' voices clear and distinguishable, significantly enhancing meeting flexibility and convenience. Additionally, the Poly Studio V52 features a high-definition 4K 20MP camera with a 95-degree horizontal view, built-in Poly DirectorAI technology, providing users with an exceptional dynamic video experience. The speaker tracking, group tracking, and participant mosaic functions accurately capture dynamic changes in the meeting room, presenting detailed and realistic images.
The Poly Studio E60 features an intelligent AI camera for large conference rooms on the left, while the Poly Studio V52 on the right is a USB integrated audio and video device designed for medium-sized meeting spaces.
The Poly Voyager Free 20 true wireless Bluetooth AI earphones combine stylish design with outstanding performance. With adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) and professional AI algorithms, the Poly Voyager Free 20 creates a remarkably clear calling environment for users. Equipped with six noise-canceling microphones and a 10mm speaker, it ensures smooth communication and immersive entertainment experiences. Notably, the Poly Voyager Free 20 can connect to two devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching to meet users' needs in different scenarios. Despite enabling adaptive active noise cancellation, it offers up to 8 hours of listening time[21], eliminating the need for frequent recharging while enjoying music or calls. Additionally, it supports Qi wireless charging and USB-C wired charging.
Poly Voyager Free 20
AI-Enhanced Intelligent Services for Flexible and Secure IT Operations Management
As hybrid work environments become more diverse and AI PC applications increasingly complex, enterprises are facing unprecedented challenges in IT management and support. These challenges include managing cross-regional workplaces, the demand for massive data processing power, and the widespread compatibility requirements for multiple platforms and application types. To address these challenges, HP has carefully crafted flexible and convenient AI-powered IT management services. At the device management level, HP has upgraded traditional device maintenance services to advanced AI-driven device lifecycle management services. In terms of employee services and support, HP has introduced a new generation of AI-powered digital service desk solutions. With the support of AI technology, HP has tailored more flexible, secure, and cost-optimized efficient IT operations management solutions for enterprises of various scales, empowering them to achieve outstanding IT operational performance.
AI-Driven Device Lifecycle Management Services: HP utilizes comprehensive performance monitoring software to accumulate operational data of endpoint devices for enterprises. Based on data insights, proactive operational recommendations are provided to reduce device downtime and lower operational costs. Through AI-driven device lifecycle management, support for flexible deployment in the cloud and on-premises is enabled, achieving comprehensive prediction and proactive response. Throughout this process, HP's proactive service experts provide professional services such as system deployment and technical support to customers. Quarterly proactive operational reports are provided to enterprise users, allowing IT managers to easily oversee the overall situation, proactively mitigate risks, and move away from traditional reactive operations. Virtual Service Hub (VSH) for AI Digital Services: HP customizes a globally standardized remote automated IT support solution – VSH for customers.
It features 24/7 multilingual, multi-channel service capabilities and provides a full-media access platform integrated with AI robots and ITSM. Enterprise employees can directly access AI intelligent service desks through social media platforms to receive services. AI customer service can be trained based on customer's private data to provide customized services, continuously upgrading problem-solving capabilities and customer experience based on real-time data, freeing up IT resources to focus on more critical tasks, optimizing costs comprehensively, and delivering a more flexible and convenient customer experience. 24/7 remote service support adapts to complex issues such as distributed offices and various national system environments. Diverse integration methods are provided for customers at different stages, scales, and needs, ensuring that each customer can enjoy a customized and exclusive service experience as needed.
