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As enterprises migrate to Windows 11 and prepare for the next wave of AI-enabled productivity, upgrading to AI-optimized PCs has become a strategic priority. This IDC Spotlight outlines how organizations can align hardware refresh cycles with operating system migration to improve performance, strengthen security, and enable local AI acceleration.

Based on IDC’s 2025 EMEA survey data, the report addresses the top enterprise concerns around AI PC adoption—including data privacy, regulatory compliance, software compatibility, skills gaps, and cost. It explores the increasing importance of on-device AI processing, the business case for integrated CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures, and the urgency created by Windows 10 end-of-support.

Designed for IT decision-makers, this guide provides practical recommendations for executing a smooth Windows 11 transition, modernizing endpoint security, and building a future-ready PC fleet capable of supporting AI-enhanced workflows across engineering, media, security, and productivity use cases.