As AI shifts from concept to practical capability, enterprises are exploring how AI PCs can elevate productivity, strengthen security, and prepare the workforce for the next wave of intelligent applications. In this episode of Putting the I in AI, hosted by CIO.com’s Chris Pullam, leaders from HCLTech and Intel discuss how organizations can activate value from AI PCs while building a roadmap for long-term transformation.

“The rise of AI PCs is changing how work gets done,” says Nikhil Singh, who leads product management, strategy, and go-to-market for HCLTech’s Digital Workplace practice. “Enterprises need clear use cases and the right governance so employees can benefit from AI every day, not just in isolated moments.”

Rajita Kaundin, global director of commercial client strategy at Intel, explains that the foundation is already in place. “AI PCs introduce a three-engine architecture of CPU, GPU, and NPU that enables faster, more secure, more efficient AI experiences,” she says. “Organizations can start seeing ROI immediately, even as they plan for more advanced workloads.”

For both leaders, the real differentiator is readiness. “You don’t need a perfect AI strategy to begin,” Singh notes. “You just need to start.”