HP is rolling out a new wave of AI-focused enterprise PCs alongside HP IQ, a device-level intelligence layer designed to bring automation and context-aware assistance into everyday work.
Announced at HP Imagine 2026, the company outlined a renewed push into enterprise computing built around a simple idea – PCs should do more of the work themselves.
The aim is to combine updated commercial hardware with a new on-device AI system to change how employees interact with their devices and how IT teams manage them at scale.
AI PCs Go Mainstream
The centrepiece of the launch is a refreshed range of commercial PCs led by HP’s updated EliteBook 6 series, aimed at mobile professionals working across hybrid environments.
The devices are built on ARM-based processors from Qualcomm and are designed to prioritise battery life, connectivity and on-device AI processing rather than traditional performance benchmarks.
HP is targeting users who increasingly work across multiple locations and expect consistent performance whether they are in the office, at home or travelling.
The company claims the new systems deliver longer battery life, thinner form factors and improved efficiency compared to previous generations.
Integrated 5G connectivity is also included, enabling automatic network switching so users can remain connected without manually managing SIM cards or Wi-Fi networks.
“Work no longer happens in just one place, and productivity shouldn't be limited by where you are,” said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President of Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions at HP Inc.
Alongside the flagship devices, the company is restructuring its commercial portfolio into clearer tiers designed to serve different segments of the enterprise market.
The updated lineup separates devices aimed at small businesses, mainstream enterprise users and high-performance professional workloads.
This reflects an industry-wide trend in which AI capability is increasingly being used to differentiate product tiers rather than relying solely on processor generation or hardware specifications.
HP IQ Launches
More significant than the hardware refresh is HP’s introduction of HP IQ, a new on-device intelligence layer designed to run directly on enterprise PCs.
HP IQ is built around a local AI model that enables users to interact with their devices using natural language.
Rather than requiring users to open separate applications or services, the system is designed to operate across the device environment and respond directly to user intent.
The platform supports tasks such as searching files, summarising content, organising notes and assisting with meeting workflows.
HP’s approach is to embed these capabilities into the operating experience itself, rather than positioning them as standalone tools that users must actively open and manage.
In practical terms, HP IQ is intended to reduce the number of steps required to complete common workplace tasks.
The system also introduces proximity-based functionality that allows devices to recognise each other and share contextual information. This is designed to support more fluid movement between workspaces, meeting rooms and collaboration environments, particularly in hybrid working scenarios where employees regularly switch devices throughout the day.
