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Transform Your Team's Productivity With CDW and Copilot+ PCs

Unlock powerful AI capabilities with Copilot+ PCs. Enjoy enhanced security, productivity tools and local NPU performance for faster, smarter business solutions.

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October 14, 2025, is the last day of support for Windows 10, and you will need devices that are ready for Windows 11 before then. The good news is that you have time to do your research and find a device that is both future-proof and aligned with your goals. For a computer that boosts productivity, sparks creativity and harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a Copilot+ PC is an excellent choice.

Copilot+ PCs Are Made With Innovation in Mind

Discover how Copilot+ PCs redefine productivity and security with cutting-edge AI integration, empowering users to work smarter, faster and more securely than ever before.

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Experience Windows 11 Pro the way it was meant to be—with the AI power, performance, and security of Copilot+ PCs.

AI Capability

Copilot+ PCs come complete with local AI models included, which means that you benefit from incredible out-of-the-box OS features. Not only will you have better performance and battery life, but you will also enjoy new AI features such as enhanced Windows search. Instead of needing to remember exact file names or where you saved them, you can now use natural language to describe the file, and the neural processing unit (NPU) will translate and conceptualize it to find your file.

These powerful PCs also deliver tools and resources on a platform that supports internally developed business applications. This means you can leverage local AI models and integrate them into your own applications to make them more powerful and efficient, all while operating locally on your PC.

NPU Power and Security

At the core of this incredible device's power is the neural processing unit (NPU). The NPU is optimized to manage AI-related tasks and machine learning. Instead of relying on the cloud for storage, NPU data is stored locally on your device, making it more secure. It takes on any AI-related tasks, freeing up the CPU and GPU to drive other critical needs. As a result, your computer is faster and more energy efficient.

Applications can also leverage the NPU locally on the Copilot+ PC. The NPU delivers enhancements, productivity gains and better security by leveraging the local AI compute. McAfee recently introduced their Deepfake Detector, which uses the NPU to analyze audio and video to determine if it was generated with AI. You get faster processing and incredible productivity that doesn’t rely on the cloud.

With all NPU processing happening locally on the Copilot+ PC, you get unparalleled security. The base hardware requirements for the Copilot+ PC include Microsoft’s Pluton security processor, which is driven by zero-trust principles.
Its chip is built directly into the system on a chip, making it exponentially more challenging for bad actors to access data. Security updates are simplified with automatic installation through Windows 11 updates, and these improvements provide superior security across your threat landscape.

Additional Copilot+ Features

This unparalleled processing power brings innovative tools that simplify and improve the user experience. You enjoy faster access to your information with a system that intuitively knows what you need.

  • Click to Do analyzes screenshots and takes action based on selected words or images. You can ask Click to Do to copy the selected information, save, summarize, revise and more. Because this all takes place in your local NPU, you never have to worry about your screenshots being saved to the cloud. File saving is local and temporary, as it is removed once the action is complete.

  • Recall can retrace your steps to find anything you’ve seen or made in apps, docs or websites on your Copilot+ PC. The timeline feature helps you reach back for information accessed months or years before. Access is tied to the end user, so once you authenticate with biometrics, you can jump right back into your content with the relaunch button. As with Click to Do, screenshots pulled with Recall are stored locally, and they are encrypted with BitLocker. They will never be sent to the cloud. You can also exempt specific sites, apps and docs from Recall access to protect information like banking or medical records.

  • Microsoft’s AI agent is housed in the Copilot+ PC’s settings menu, and it gives you the steps for tasks such as connecting Bluetooth devices or scheduling appointments. It can also automate those same processes to save time and increase productivity.

Supporting Your Teams

Microsoft’s 2025 Annual Work Trend Index confirmed that modern work demands are outpacing human capacity. Teams are feeling exhausted and burning out. Technology is an incredible tool, but it also means that work tends to follow us home. Copilot+ PCs help you reclaim time and improve work-life balance by enabling you to accomplish more, faster.

With long-lasting battery life and wide-reaching mobility, Copilot+ PCs are ideal for hybrid teams. When you can leverage AI power without taxing your CPU, it’s less of an issue when you forget your charger. These devices are made to support you through any challenge by making your information more accessible and efficient.

Benefits After Adoption

Microsoft is constantly evolving, and they are thinking about how best to support their end users. They listen to customers’ pain points and acknowledge their needs by engineering new solutions to make the workday easier. The Copilot+ PC includes the Windows AI Foundry, allowing Microsoft to integrate new OS features through AI APIs. With each Windows update, your Copilot+ PC automatically gains these enhancements, delivering added value for years to come.

In measuring success after Copilot+ PC adoption, it’s important to consider end-user satisfaction. Ideally, this PC will streamline workdays and reduce stress, but the best way to be sure is to ask for employee feedback. AI thought leaders will also want to collaborate with their organization to assess how closely the Copilot+ PC is aligning with their organization’s AI roadmap.

Copilot+ PCs From CDW Help You Do More

When considering a new PC, it’s important to note that a typical device’s lifecycle is about four years. CDW experts are prepared to collaborate with you to find a replacement that meets your objectives. Working with our team to upgrade to the right Copilot+ PC ensures you benefit from improved battery life, enhanced productivity features and the latest OS capabilities. Windows 11-ready devices from CDW will have Copilot, but only Copilot+ PCs will have the base hardware requirements needed to reach the full potential of Microsoft’s latest innovations.

CDW experts are ready to guide you in choosing Copilot+ PCs, offering comprehensive workshops to support you at every stage of adoption. We're here to help you make this important decision with confidence.

Rob McGilvrey

Rob McGilvrey

Microsoft Corporation

Rob has 15+ years of technology sales experience supporting commercial, education, government, and healthcare markets. He is focused on Modern Endpoint technologies including Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, and Windows Autopilot. Rob and his family make their home in the Dallas area.