News in the Channel - issue #42

PRODUCT LAUNCH HP PCS

tuned for local agents, hybrid AI workflows, open-source tooling and fast setup. By pairing compact, powerful hardware with pre-packaged developer environments, command-line workflows, OpenClaw-based starter kits, and support for agent frameworks such as Hermes, HP will make it easier for developers to move from idea to working agent without stitching the stack together from scratch. The new HP OmniDesk Mini Desktop PC is the world’s first Mini AI PC with Thunderbolt™ Share. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors and built-in AI capabilities, it replaces bulky towers with a sleek footprint and enables seamless workflows with support for controlling two PCs with a single keyboard and mouse, plus fast file transfers between projects. Build the ideal desk setup that allows you to do your best work with versatile ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4 connections and support up to four 4K displays. HP is also expanding its advanced compute offering by bringing the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI PRO 400 series processors to the HP Z2 Mini G1a and integrating the validated AMD Ryzen™ AI Halo developer software stack, featuring the Ryzen™ AI Developer Center, AMD ROCm™, pre-installed AI frameworks, models and guided playbooks, so developers can start building and running advanced AI workloads instantly. Expected to be available in select retail channels later this year, this workstation

will provide everyday developers with powerful, accessible tools.

Fast and flexible HP’s latest launches are aimed that those taking advantage of AI. “Developers are moving from experimenting with AI to shipping agentic applications, and they need PCs that are as open, fast, and flexible as their workflows,” said Samuel Chang, senior vice president and division president, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc. “Our expanded portfolio pairs compact, powerful hardware with pre-configured environments and open-source toolchains to eliminate setup friction and accelerate the path from idea to execution. Whether it is a device optimised for hybrid Windows workflows, creators, gamers or AI practitioners or powerful workstations for edge development, we’re giving builders a clear, practical path to run local agents and scale hybrid AI with confidence.” Jim Nottingham, senior vice president and division president, Advanced Compute and Solutions, HP Inc, added that more than 70% of enterprise PCs run Windows. “Our customers have asked for AI supercomputing power that can seamlessly integrate into their existing environments,” he says. “We plan to add support for Windows in the HP ZGX Fury GB300 and remain committed to expanding our portfolio to meet evolving customer needs through strong collaboration with our partners.” n

Samuel Chang

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Developers are moving from experimenting with AI to shipping agentic applications, and they need PCs that are as open, fast, and flexible as their workflows./

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Beginning later this year, HP will bring RTX Spark to its HP OmniBook Ultra 16 and HP OmniBook X 14 laptops, and will be the world’s thinnest RTX Spark, built for powerful performance.

Jim Nottingham

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