HP Inc. has introduced a new workplace technology system aimed at improving how employees interact with digital tools and collaborate across devices seamlessly, with a central focus on reducing inefficiencies that affect productivity.

According to the HP 2025 Work Relationship Index, access to the right tools and technology is a key enabler of the employee experience. The more frequently knowledge workers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) the better their relationship with work becomes

Unveiled at HP Imagine 2026, the system, known as HP IQ, is designed to streamline routine workplace processes by embedding artificial intelligence directly into office devices.

According to the company, the approach centres on enabling employees to complete tasks faster, minimise interruptions, and maintain focus during work activities.

President of HP’s Technology & Innovation Organisation, Tuan Tran, said 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.

“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,” Tran stated.

A statement issued by the company, highlighted the key productivity benefit lies in the system’s ability to automate repetitive tasks such as note-taking, document summarisation, and information retrieval.

The company noted that by integrating these functions into everyday workflows, employees can reduce time spent switching between applications and instead concentrate on higher-value tasks.

“For instance, built-in tools can generate summaries from documents or capture key points during meetings, allowing workers to stay engaged without manual documentation,” the company explained.

The company added that the system also supports continuity of work by retaining context across tasks, whilemployees can resume activities without needing to reconstruct previous steps, which helps reduce delays and cognitive load.

This continuity, the company noted, is particularly relevant in environments where workers frequently move between meetings, documents, and collaborative platforms.

” HP IQ is built for modern workplace environments where intelligent experiences need to operate reliably across devices and spaces. Configuration, policy, updates, security, and compliance can be governed through the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), HP’s control plane for workforce management,” the company noted.

President of HP Solutions, Manoj Leelanivas, said, “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.

“Together, on-device AI and WXP enable HP to deliver intuitive, high-performance user environments while giving organisations the governance and actionable insights needed to thrive in the future of work,” Leelanivas stated.

Another feature of the innovation aimed at boosting efficiency is proximity-based connectivity, which enables faster interaction between nearby devices.

The company said this allows users to share files instantly, join meetings with minimal steps, and transition work between devices without complex setup processes.

According to the company, such capabilities are expected to reduce time lost to technical friction, especially in collaborative settings.

In addition, the technology prioritises on-device processing, with many tasks handled locally rather than relying on cloud connectivity.

The company said this can result in faster response times and more reliable performance in environments with limited or unstable internet access—conditions that often disrupt workflow in many organisations.

From an organisational perspective, the company stated that the system provides IT departments with tools to monitor and manage device performance across the workforce.

Centralised oversight can help identify inefficiencies, address technical issues quickly, and maintain consistent digital working environments, all of which contribute to sustained employee productivity, the company stated.