HP introduced HP IQ, a new AI-powered platform that brings smarter, more connected experiences across HP laptops, devices, and meeting spaces

Cairo, Egypt, April 4, 2026 :

At HP Imagine 2026, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced new AI-powered devices, security innovations, and intelligent workflow solutions designed to help businesses and individuals thrive in an AI-driven future of work.

“As we look ahead, the Future of Work is about making work simpler in a world that’s getting more complex. At HP, we’re focused on using AI to create more connected experiences that help organizations move faster and help people do their best work,” said Bruce Broussard, Interim Chief Executive Officer, HP Inc. “At HP Imagine 2026, we’re showing how that comes to life through solutions that work together, securely and seamlessly, so our customers can do their best work wherever work happens.”

Empowering People to Do Their Best Work

Despite rapid digital transformation, friction persists. According to HP’s 2025 Work Relationship Index, only 20% of workers have a healthy relationship with work, and 22% experience monthly technology issues that disrupt focus. The right technology changes that.

Employees equipped with the right tools are twice as likely to feel positive about their work and report a 33-point improvement in overall experience scores. AI is amplifying that impact at scale: HP’s internal deployment of AI PCs drove a 16% productivity [i] keeping employees productive and businesses moving..

On-Device Intelligence, Right Where Work Happens

To further reduce complexity across the modern workplace, HP introduced HP IQ[ii] bringing local, on-device intelligence and proximity-based connectivity together with enterprise manageability to unlock new levels of employee productivity and collaboration across HP AI PCs and workplace devices.

HP IQ can be configured through the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP)[iii] and deployed through WXP or other enterprise management tools like Microsoft Intune.

As part of this experience, HP also introduced HP NearSense, which enables seamless collaboration between nearby devices, making it easier to share files, transition between tasks, and join meetings with a single click. Together, these innovations create a more connected and frictionless workplace across the HP ecosystem.

Built for Always-On, AI-Powered Work

Designed for office collaborators and mobile professionals, HP unveiled the EliteBook 6 G2q Next Gen AI PC, bringing together high-performance AI computing, connected experiences, exceptional battery life, and premium design in a lightweight, ultra-slim form factor.  The device also features built-in security, including HP Wolf Pro Security and physical intrusion detection, helping protect data and keep work secure wherever it happens.

HP also expanded its commercial lineup – including AMD and Intel options – reflecting the growing diversity of roles, workflows, and environments across today’s organizations, and ensuring IT departments and even users can choose the right device based on how work gets done versus a one-size-fits-all approach.

Security for the Future of Work

HP announced new hardware-enforced protections and quantum-resistant safeguards, strengthening security across its portfolio and closing known industry gaps while preparing customers for emerging threats

Faster Document Digitization with Quantum‑Resistant Security

Designed for businesses navigating hybrid work and accelerated digitization, HP introduced the LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series and LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series – combining fast, reliable printing, AI‑powered document processing, and quantum‑resistant security to bridge paper and digital workflows.

Future‑Ready Performance for Power Users

As AI workloads grow more complex and data sensitivity increases, HP announced a new generation of HP Z Workstations, and AI solutions designed to empower the world’s best with the most powerful compute, while also helping IT organizations modernize their infrastructure for a hybrid future.

HP also announced updates to its mobile portfolio with the HP ZBook X G2i, HP ZBook 8 G2i, and ZBook 8G2a. These thin-and-light mobile workstations deliver next-generation AI workstation performance which includes AMD and Intel options, scalable memory, and improved portability without sacrificing battery life.

Improving Digital Experience Management

HP is expanding its ecosystem to help organizations move from reactive support to proactive, AI-driven operations. As the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) now includes  including smarter insights, automation, and advanced reporting. At the same time HP is enhancing its Large Format construction ecosystem by connecting HP DesignJet multifunction printers (MFPs), and HP Z Workstations to bridge digital design and on‑site execution, turning paper plans into connected plans with real‑time alignment from office to jobsite. https://hp.com/us-en/newsroom/blogs/2026/connecting-the-physical-and-digital-worlds-of-construction.html

Shaping the Future of Play

Enabling a seamless transition from work into play, HP continues to elevate gaming with intelligent performance and personalization: through expanding its OMEN and HyperX gaming portfolio, introducing new desktops such as the OMEN 45L and OMEN 35L, alongside AI-powered software features designed to optimize performance and personalize gameplay. Together, these innovations deliver more immersive, high-performance gaming experiences.

About HP

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader redefining the Future of Work. Operating in more than 180 countries, HP delivers innovative and AI-powered devices, software, services, and subscriptions that drive business growth and professional fulfillment. For more information, please visit: HP.com.

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