Demystifying Copilot+ PCs | Beyond the Tech #006

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of Microsoft Surface devices and the significance of Copilot Plus PCs.

In this episode of Beyond the Tech Podcast, host Rob Quickenden, CTO at Cisilion and Microsoft MVP, is joined by special guests Mark Rowland, Jonathan Sharman, and Nick Tate. They delve into the evolution of Microsoft Surface devices, the significance of Copilot Plus PCs, and the upcoming end of life for Windows 10. The discussion covers the benefits of the latest generation of devices, including enhanced efficiency, productivity, and security, driven by AI and neural processing units (NPUs). The episode also highlights the importance of sustainability, accessibility, and the value proposition of Surface devices in modern IT environments.Guests:Mark Rowland, Senior Partner Development Manager at MicrosoftNick Tate, Business Development Manager at MicrosoftJon Sharman, Senior Account Director at Cisilion#Podcast #AI #microsoft #TechIndustry #BeyondTheTech #MicrosoftSurface

People in this episode

Host: Rob Quickenden

Guests: Mark Rowland, Jonathan Sharman, Nick Tate

Topics covered

• Microsoft Surface devices
• Copilot Plus PCs
• Windows 10 end of life
• AI
• neural processing units
• sustainability
• accessibility

Keywords

• Microsoft Surface
• Copilot Plus
• Windows 10
• AI
• neural processing units
• sustainability
• accessibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cisilion, Microsoft

Products: Microsoft Surface, Copilot Plus PCs

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