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July 22, 2025

AI that works: How built-in tools are powering productivity in real-world workflows

Smart automation for lean IT teams with less setup and greater impact

Today, AI for companies doesn’t require an enterprise budget—or even an enterprise team—to make a meaningful impact. In fact, the most effective AI tools today aren’t the ones making headlines. They’re the ones built directly into the devices your teams already use, improving focus, cutting distractions, and speeding up everyday tasks behind the scenes.

As AI moves from buzzword to baseline for companies, the real opportunity for technical decision makers (TDMs) isn’t about just buying into a platform. It’s about unlocking the power already sitting inside their fleet. That means rethinking where AI lives, how it’s deployed, and how to make it work without overhauling infrastructure, retraining staff, or adding to already-stretched IT resources.

That’s where built-in, hardware-accelerated AI makes a big difference. It works with your existing workflows, enhances what your teams already do, and starts delivering value on day one—quietly, intelligently, and with minimal ramp-up. Copilot+ PCs, powered by Windows 11 and Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with Intel® vPro® platform, are a new class of devices engineered to unlock the full potential of AI. With a CPU, GPU, and NPU (Neural Processing Unit) working together to accelerate AI workloads efficiently, they deliver real productivity gains as soon as they’re deployed. These systems offer faster performance, smarter workflows, and scalable support for modern teams, giving IT leaders powerful capabilities to drive meaningful impact.

Productivity and advanced tools to help teams work smarter

Windows 11 Pro devices powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors deliver advanced performance, built-in productivity features, and access to AI-powered enhancements, enabling smarter multitasking to help teams stay focused with minimal setup or training.

Built-in productivity features include:

  • Snap Layouts to organize windows and multitask more efficiently.
  • Focus tools to minimize distractions and schedule quiet time.
  • Voice Access for hands-free control using speech recognition. 1
  • Live Captions to improve accessibility across calls and media. 2

Intelligent features, supported by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, leverage the combined performance of the CPU, GPU, and NPU to unlock new capabilities in familiar tools that streamline workflows and elevate productivity even further.

AI-powered capabilities include:

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot (available with appropriate licensing) helps users summarize content, draft replies, and complete tasks, right from the apps and interfaces they already use. 3
  • Windows Studio Effects apply automatic background blur, noise suppression, and eye contact to improve video calls (on supported devices). 4
  • Voice Access with added flexible commands and multilingual support, available on Copilot+ PCs. 5
  • Live Captions with enhanced real-time translation for audio and video, available on Copilot+ PCs. 6
  • Recall (preview) assists users in retrieving previously viewed content using natural language, available on select devices. 7
  • Click to Do (preview) can identify and track actionable items from emails and chats. 8

How on-device AI enhances performance and responsiveness

Windows devices powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors include a CPU, GPU, and NPU working together to efficiently manage AI workloads across the system. This architecture complements cloud-based intelligence by enabling select tasks to run locally, boosting responsiveness and unlocking new capabilities.

Key benefits of this architecture include:

  • Improved responsiveness for supported features like Recall, Studio Effects, and real-time translation. 
  • Optimized system performance through intelligent workload distribution across compute engines. 
  • Support for advanced AI experiences that operate locally and complement cloud-based services.
  • Scalability for custom solutions tailored to modern productivity needs.

Together, these architectural elements help ensure Copilot+ PCs are ready to meet the demands of today’s AI-powered workflows.

A streamlined framework for rolling out AI with minimal lift

You don’t need a massive initiative to start taking advantage of AI productivity tools. Just a few small steps with the right foundation can spark big impact and allow you to expand strategically. Here’s a framework to help you build momentum, measure value, and grow from there. 

1. Use what’s already built in 

Activate features like Copilot, Snap Layouts, Focus sessions, and accessibility tools on Windows 11 Pro + Intel® devices. 

2. Track early value 

Gauge impact through decreased IT tickets (e.g., setup, mic/camera issues), faster system response times, and improved user satisfaction in areas like meeting quality, task speed, and reduced setup friction. 

3. Measure what matters 

Focus on real outcomes like faster task completion, smoother collaboration, or fewer distractions. 

4. Scale when ready 

Expand AI capabilities across teams or develop custom AI solutions tailored to your organization’s needs. For teams ready to customize their AI experience, Microsoft’s Windows AI Studio and AI Foundry offer tools to build and deploy next-gen solutions without starting from scratch.

Purpose-built for productivity, not complexity

With Microsoft and Intel, AI is built in—not bolted on—so IT teams can support users more efficiently with productivity tools already optimized for Intel® vPro® devices running Windows 11 Pro. 

Ready to unlock built-in AI without the setup stress?

Explore Windows 11 Pro + Intel® Core™ Ultra devices with Intel® vPro® platform, featuring the best AI tools for productivity, designed to deliver smarter workflows and measurable impact, right from day one.

  • DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or technical advice. Readers should consult their own advisors for guidance specific to their organization. 

    Performance results and benefits described are based on internal testing or customer feedback and may vary depending on hardware, software, and usage environment. 

    Intel, Intel Core, Intel vPro, and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Copilot are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

    Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.

    Mention of third-party products or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation unless explicitly stated. 

    Features and functionalities described may not be available in all markets or languages and are subject to change without notice. 

  • [1] Voice Access requires a compatible device. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • [2] Live Captions available on supported devices; see aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • [3] Copilot requires a Microsoft 365 license with a Copilot add-on and a supported device. See microsoft.com/copilot for details.
  • [4] Requires built-in camera; available effects vary by device. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • [5] Voice Access with flexible commands available now on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. Supports multiple languages; some features only available in English.
  • [6] Translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages and from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified). See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • [7] Recall (preview) feature. Availability may vary by device, region, and language. See microsoft.com/windows/business/devices/copilot-plus-pcs for updates.
  • [8] Click to Do (preview) available actions vary by app, device, region, and language. Refer to the Microsoft 365 roadmap for timing and eligibility.

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