What is HP IQ?

HP has introduced HP IQ, a workplace intelligence layer designed to connect devices, spaces and workflows across enterprise environments. The platform brings together on-device AI, proximity-based connectivity and enterprise management tools to help organisations reduce digital friction and improve productivity.

HP unveils an intelligent ecosystem for connected work

The new system –  announced at HP Imagine 2026 – is designed to coordinate experiences across select HP AI PCs and workplace devices, enabling employees to move work seamlessly between tools and environments while giving IT teams centralised control.

“HP’s vision for the future of work is a connected, intelligent ecosystem that helps work flow across devices, spaces, and the moments in between,” said Tuan Tran, President of HP’s Technology & Innovation Organization. “HP IQ is how we connect those experiences, reducing digital friction for employees while fitting into the environments IT already manages, so organizations can bring these experiences to life with confidence.”

On-device AI designed for everyday work

At the core of HP IQ is a local AI model with 20 billion parameters, allowing many functions to run directly on devices rather than relying on cloud processing. The aim is to deliver fast, secure intelligence that can operate even in environments with limited connectivity.

The technology will debut on the next generation of HP EliteBook X G2 PCs, transforming everyday work devices into context-aware tools capable of assisting with routine tasks, data analysis and meeting workflows.

Initial AI features expected to launch with HP IQ

• Ask IQ – responds to text or voice inputs with contextual answers and guidance
• Analyze – helps users interact with files such as PDF, TXT, DOC and PPT to generate summaries and insights
• Notes & Knowledge – maintains a running record of interactions and searchable notes
• Meeting Agent – captures ideas and meeting notes without requiring users to switch applications

Additional AI capabilities are planned to roll out to more HP devices later in the year.

HP NearSense enables proximity-based collaboration

A second component of the platform is HP NearSense, a spatial intelligence capability designed to help nearby devices automatically discover and connect with each other.

The technology allows work to move easily between devices in shared spaces such as offices or meeting rooms.

Initial capabilities planned for HP AI PCs and select HP notebooks

• Secure PC-to-PC file sharing, enabling users to drag and drop documents to nearby colleagues
• Single-click meeting join, allowing quick access to conference room sessions

HP expects NearSense to expand across a wider device ecosystem including Poly video conferencing solutions, printers, workstations and peripherals.

Exploring potential future capabilities

• Faster device discovery in shared environments
• Automatic pairing with headsets and peripherals
• Casting from a PC to a nearby display or meeting-room screen
• Printing or scanning to nearby devices without installing drivers
• The Visor interface brings AI into the workflow

Employees interact with HP IQ through a new Visor interface, an intelligent software layer on the PC designed to surface relevant actions and controls without forcing users to switch applications.

The interface supports natural language interaction through both voice and text. According to HP, Visor adapts to the context of a user’s workday, presenting relevant information and tools as needed.

Local-first architecture prioritises security

HP IQ is designed with a local-first architecture, meaning many experiences run directly on the AI PC while only certain tasks are routed to the cloud when enterprise policies allow it.

This approach aims to keep sensitive data, proprietary information and organisational knowledge within the control of enterprise IT systems.

Integration with enterprise IT platforms

The platform is designed specifically for enterprise deployment and integrates with the HP Workforce Experience Platform, HP’s management system for workforce devices.

“As HP IQ introduces a new intelligence layer across devices and workspaces, WXP operates above it as a trusted control plane for IT, delivering unified visibility, built-in security, seamless manageability, and proactive remediation across the device fleet,” said Manoj Leelanivas, President of HP Solutions. “Together, on-device AI and WXP enable HP to deliver intuitive, high-performance user environments while giving organizations the governance and actionable insights needed to thrive in the future of work.”

HP IQ rollout and availability

HP IQ will first be introduced at HP Imagine 2026, with early access expected to begin on select HP AI PCs in Spring 2026.

A limited release is planned for Summer 2026, expanding support to additional HP notebooks, desktops and Poly Studio Video Bars. HP expects the first HP IQ-enabled devices to begin shipping in Fall 2026, with broader availability across the HP portfolio beginning in the second half of 2026.