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HP Philippines unveils AI-powered PCs, printers, and workplace solutions at HP Elevate 2026

HP Philippines recently unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered PCs, printers, and workplace solutions at HP Elevate 2026, reinforcing its vision for the future of work in the AI era. Held in Manila last Thursday, the event brought together industry leaders, technology experts, media, and business decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace. HP showcased its latest innovations, including HP IQ, a connected AI ecosystem designed to deliver smarter workflows across devices, alongside a new generation of AI PCs, LaserJet printers, security solutions, and workforce management tools. The showcase underscored HP's focus on helping organizations move beyond AI experimentation and translate AI investments into meaningful business outcomes. According to HP, more than 92% of organizations in the Philippines have already used AI in some capacity, reflecting the technology's growing presence in the workplace. Another study found that 86% of Filipino knowledge workers are already using AI at work, highlighting how quickly AI has become part of everyday professional life. Despite this momentum, many organizations remain in the early stages of adoption, creating opportunities to integrate AI more deeply into workflows and unlock greater value. "AI adoption in the Philippines is no longer a question of if, but how quickly organizations can translate it into meaningful outcomes," said Ida Evina Ong-Co, Managing Director of HP Philippines. "At HP, we believe technology should help people stay focused on meaningful work by reducing complexity and creating more seamless experiences. That’s why we are committed to delivering simplified experiences through our AI ecosystem, so that we can help Philippine organizations adopt AI with confidence and empower people to do their best work." HP IQ powers a connected workplace One of the key highlights of HP Elevate 2026 was HP IQ, an intelligent ecosystem designed to coordinate experiences across select HP AI PCs and workplace devices. By combining local AI processing, HP NearSense technology, and integration with the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), HP IQ enables smarter workflows, easier collaboration, and centralized IT visibility across workplace environments. As hybrid work continues to evolve, HP IQ represents HP's broader effort to create more adaptive and connected workplace experiences. The platform helps devices discover, connect, and collaborate more efficiently, reducing setup delays, task switching, and other forms of digital friction that can hinder productivity. HP also introduced expanded AI-powered capabilities within the Workforce Experience Platform, giving IT teams deeper visibility into device health and performance. The enhancements help organizations identify issues earlier, pinpoint potential sources of disruption, and automate corrective actions before productivity is affected. New AI PCs for professionals, creators, and gamers To support the evolving needs of today's workforce, HP unveiled a portfolio of next-generation AI-powered devices spanning business, creative, and gaming segments. Leading the announcements were the HP EliteBook X Flip G2i and HP EliteBook X G2i Next Gen AI PCs. Both devices are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors featuring up to 50 NPU TOPS, enabling advanced AI workloads while delivering enterprise-grade security through HP Wolf Security. Designed for mobile professionals, the new EliteBooks combine AI-enhanced productivity, collaboration features, and premium portability. HP also introduced the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, a compact desktop solution built into a sleek keyboard form factor. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS of local AI performance, the EliteBoard is designed for modern workspaces that demand both performance and space efficiency. For creators and power users, HP unveiled the HP OmniBook Ultra 14”, an AI-powered laptop that combines intelligent productivity tools, enhanced collaboration experiences, and portability in a premium design. The device is aimed at professionals who need powerful computing capabilities while remaining mobile. HP's workstation lineup was likewise expanded with the HP ZBook X G2i 16” Mobile Workstation. Equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, optional NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell graphics, and up to 128GB of memory, the workstation is designed for demanding workflows such as 3D modeling, rendering, simulation, engineering, and AI-assisted design. Gamers were not left out of the announcements. HP introduced the HyperX OMEN 15” Gaming Laptop, powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics and featuring OMEN AI. The system automatically optimizes hardware, software, and game settings through a personalized one-click experience, helping players maximize performance while enjoying immersive gameplay. Smarter printing for modern businesses Beyond computing devices, HP highlighted the continued importance of print in modern workplaces with the introduction of new LaserJet solutions designed to simplify document workflows and improve productivity. HP PC and printing solutions for the AI era. Among the products showcased were the HP LaserJet Pro 4112fdw Multifunction Printer, the HP LaserJet Pro 4006dw Printer, and the HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP X53052dn Multifunction Printer. The new printers offer a combination of smart connectivity, high-speed output, workflow optimization, and enterprise-grade reliability, helping businesses manage document-intensive operations more efficiently. Security at the core of AI adoption As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their operations, HP emphasized that security remains a critical pillar of digital transformation. The company showcased HP TPM Guard, which it describes as the world's first business notebook protection designed to defend against physical TPM bus attacks that can compromise BitLocker drive encryption. By creating an encrypted connection between the TPM and CPU, HP TPM Guard helps protect sensitive business data from interception and hardware-level attacks. HP also highlighted expanded HP Wolf Security capabilities that provide tighter integration across commercial PCs, the Workforce Experience Platform, and enterprise environments. These enhancements are designed to improve visibility, simplify security management, and strengthen cyber resilience across organizations. Availability in the Philippines Several products announced at HP Elevate 2026 are now available in the Philippines. The HP OmniBook Ultra 14” starts at ₱129,990, while the HyperX OMEN 15” Gaming Laptop is available starting at ₱105,490. The HP LaserJet Pro 4112fdw Multifunction Printer starts at ₱37,361. The HP ZBook X G2i 16” Mobile Workstation is also now available, with pricing depending on configuration. Meanwhile, the HP Z8 Fury G6i Workstation Desktop is available, with pricing to be announced. Availability and pricing details for the HP EliteBook X G2i and HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PCs will be announced at a later date.

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