HP Releases The Power Of AI To Propel Innovation At GITEX AFRICA 2024

HP Inc is participating in the 2024 GITEX AFRICA, the continent’s largest tech and startup event, which enters its second edition this year.

HP’s new innovations in personal systems, gaming, printing, and hybrid working solutions perfectly align with this year’s theme, “Creating a bold future for Africa” in the pan-African event which aims to accelerate the development of new tech communities by uniting global leaders, disruptive technologies, and start-ups to drive Africa’s innovation-driven future.

As hybrid work increases worldwide, Quorica’s global research on the future of work shows that remote work is expected to grow from 36% to 44% by 2025. This increase, like the work of hybrids, underscores the importance of making work easier. a way to understand your employees, retain talent, and maintain productivity.

At the same time, artificial intelligence is emerging as the next wave of technology transforming business and industry on a global scale. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa estimates that AI has the potential to boost Africa’s economy by $1.5 trillion by 2030.

HP Middle East and Africa Managing Director, Ertuğ Ayık, expressed his satisfaction with HP’s participation in the second edition of GITEX AFRICA and said: “We are very happy to participate in this year’s GITEX AFRICA, especially we share the idea of a bold future for the continent. This is at the heart of everything we do as a company and is part of our bold ‘Future Ready’ strategy.”

Despite the widespread use of flexible work schedules, employees continue to struggle with a sense of disconnection and digital fatigue. HP’s 2023 Work Relationship Index shows that only 27% of employees say they have a good working relationship and 83% support workplace redesign. Workers in emerging economies appear more open to AI: 76% of knowledge workers believe AI will make their job easier, and 75% think it will make their job more enjoyable, compared to 48% and 44% in developed economies.

The Work Relationship Index also highlights that business leaders are spearheading the integration of AI into business processes as it can be a catalyst for business transformation.

More than 40% of employees are unsure about the use of AI and do not have the knowledge to leverage its potential; The majority of business leaders and knowledge workers support education and advanced knowledge. Many employees see AI as a way to make work more fun and easier, giving them access to the right AI tools, training, and technology they need to succeed.

HP is on a mission to demonstrate the potential of AI and make significant progress in organizations.

With the launch of the industry’s largest AI computer, HP is redefining the work experience with unique capabilities and transforming the way technology interacts in the workplace.

Ayık says: “We are proud to be a company that enables people to be successful in their work and lives, powered by artificial intelligence that offers simple and intuitive solutions. By leveraging the best of science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and computing, we are proud to be at the forefront of what AI can offer our customers in Africa and beyond. ”

The new HP Elite PC is the world’s most advanced laptop developed in collaboration with Z and HP Mobile, aiming to reach a new level of productivity and creativity. HP also introduced the AI ​​Creation Center, a comprehensive global AI development solution that includes Z and HP AI Studio in collaboration with NVIDIA NGC libraries, enabling financial scientists to invest in AI innovation. On the larger PC side, HP has expanded its line of certified meeting room devices and headsets with the new Poly Studio solution to make collaboration more productive.

HP introduces the world’s first commercial PC designed to protect against malicious PC applications, powered by HP’s advanced Endpoint Security Controller (ESC) chip for future data protection.

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more.