Why AI PCs Matter for IT Leaders: From On-Device Performance to an Agent-Centered Future

AI PCs are no longer a future concept—they’re rapidly becoming the new enterprise standard, delivering immediate productivity gains and security features today while laying the groundwork for agentic AI tomorrow.

Explore key insights to explore how AI is transforming everything from the user experience to how work itself is done, so you can enable your future workforce with AI PCs.

60% of Organizations are Already Piloting or Already Deployed AI PCs; Only 4% Have No Plans

Piloting AI PCs now
33%
Already deployed AI PCs
27%
Planning deployment within 12 months
21%
Evaluating options but no timeline yet
15%
No plans to deploy AI PCs
4%
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IDC White Paper, sponsored by AMD, The AI PC: April 2026 White Paper Sponsored by AMD Ready for Today’s On-Device Workloads and Tomorrow’s Agent-Centered Requirements, #US54439326-WP, April 2026

81%

AI PCs are Becoming the Default

81% of organizations are deploying, piloting, or planning adoption of AI PCs1

66%

AI PCs Deliver Measurable Productivity Gains

66% report increased productivity1

On-device AI Can Improve Security and Control

Designed to reduce privacy risks and cloud dependency

AI PCs are Built for How Work Actually Happens

From document creation to data analysis and meeting summaries

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Power the Future with an AI-Enabled Workforce

AI transformation is reshaping both technology and the workforce. As younger employees enter the workplace, expectations for intelligent tools and seamless experiences are rising. IT leaders already anticipate AI will significantly enhance productivity, communication, and personalization across everyday workflows—driving faster innovation and better employee experiences.

AI will redefine how organizations operate. Forward-looking companies are acting now by equipping their workforce with AI PCs to stay competitive.

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  1. IDC White Paper, sponsored by AMD, The AI PC: April 2026 White Paper Sponsored by AMD Ready for Today’s On-Device Workloads and Tomorrow’s Agent-Centered Requirements, #US54439326-WP, April 2026