By Tara Gale, Client Solutions Country Lead at Dell Technologies Ireland
Over the decades, personal computers have evolved from simple work tools into indispensable companions that shape how we live and work.
But now we’re on a cusp of game-changing revolution with Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming the PC and other devices we use on a daily basis. We are entering a new era in workplace technology, with AI redefining productivity, efficiency, and sustainability for Irish businesses.
Rise of AI-powered PCs
As organisations in Northern Ireland navigate an increasingly data-driven world, the demand for faster and more secure workflows is growing. AI PCs step up to this challenge by integrating powerful on-device AI capabilities that reduce reliance on the cloud.
At its core, AI PCs are accelerated desktops, laptops, and workstations capable of running AI-optimised apps locally on device.
By processing data locally with embedded accelerators like Neural Processing Unites (NPUs), these devices offer a more responsive user experiences and a seamless approach to manage workloads all while ensuring improved security and energy efficiency. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also opens new opportunities for AI development, deployment, and fine-tuning directly at the user’s fingertips.
These next-generation devices are more than just an upgrade. They represent a fundamental shift in workplace technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
Leveraging decades of innovation in purpose-built accelerators, such as NPUs and GPUs, our latest AI PCs at Dell Technologies help to unlock the power of AI for the end user. With devices like the Dell Pro Max PC can handle up to 30 billion-parameter AI models, equipping enterprises to tackle complex challenges effortlessly.
AI PCs are designed to empower users with unparalleled productivity capabilities. By leveraging on-device AI, these PCs streamline workflows and enable employees to handle complex tasks with ease. Features like intelligent automation and predictive analytics reduce time spent on repetitive processes allowing user to focus on higher-value work.
Sustainability and innovation
Beyond performance, efficiency, and sustainability what remains a key priority for businesses across Northern Ireland is to align themselves and support country’s environmental commitments while allowing their business to integrate eco-friendly practices without compromising on technological advancement. AI PCs contribute to these goals by optimising energy usage and reducing overall carbon footprints.
At CES 2025, Dell Technologies unveiled its latest AI PC portfolio, showcasing a range of devices built to support diverse business requirements. Devices in the Dell Pro portfolio, features low emissions aluminium and a modular USB-C Port to minimise carbon footprint.
Dell is all-in on the AI PC experience and we’re aligning this innovation with the broader vision to lead the industry and offer the most comprehensive AI portfolio spanning from desktop to data centre to cloud, all under one roof.
At a recent event, we brought our AI-enabled PCs and tools directly to our customers, developers, and IT administrators, providing hands-on experience of our products designed to build and deploy AI applications seamlessly. By streamlining AI capabilities into everyday workflows, these devices empower users to work smarter and drive real business value.
Our collaboration with industry leaders such as NVIDIA has resulted in innovations like the Dell AI Factory, an end-to-end solution combining cutting-edge hardware and software to deliver unmatched AI performance. Meanwhile, the Dell Data Lakehouse simplifies data management and accelerates insights by up to 90%, allowing businesses to make smarter decisions faster.
Benefits of adopting AI PCs
In 2025, businesses in Northern Ireland will embrace AI-powered PCs as essential tools for boosting productivity and redefining the future of work. These advanced devices, equipped with embedded AI, will streamline daily tasks such as drafting follow-ups, organising to-do lists, and summarising emails before the workday even starts.
With AI capabilities soon becoming a standard expectation in PCs, the benefits are clear:
With the Windows upgrade cycle ending in October 2025 where hardware requirements may exceed the capabilities of older devices, businesses have a strategic opportunity to embrace smarter, more sustainable technology.
With a wave of PC upgrades anticipated this year, nearly every device will feature an AI accelerator or NPU, enabling seamless execution of AI-driven apps and workloads. For companies still relying on outdated hardware, upgrading to smarter technology will be pivotal to staying competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape.
The Road Ahead: Embracing AI-powered future
As AI continues to demand greater data processing capabilities, business in Northern Ireland have an opportunity to embrace and innovate. The shift to AI PCs represents as significant advancement in enhancing their workforce productivity and addressing complex data challenges with ease.
This integration of AI into everyday devices is only the beginning. As technology evolves AI PCs will deliver even more intuitive and adaptive computing experiences, ranging from smarter workflows to enhanced collaboration tools.
For businesses here in Northern Ireland, adopting these AI powered devices is far more than a routine tech upgrade, it’s a forward-thinking strategy that aligns innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness. By investing in these transformative devices, businesses can unlock the power to drive their success and redefine the future of work.
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