At the Taj Hotel, Microsoft and Intel presented some of Technology’s most recent developments, the end of Windows 10 support, current developments in AI and computing, during a private event. The event which was in partnership with Cadd Emirates and Logicom provided an outlook towards the world of computing, focusing on the enhancement of artificial intelligence, faster computing and more security.
Emphasis on stop of Windows 10 support and needed upgrades by Jean Magdy of Microsoft Imagine
Jean Magdy, the Business Development Manager for Microsoft, took over to speak about an important evolution in Windows from the perspective of the applications’ users. He brought to the audience’s attention that Microsoft wanted to finish support for Windows 10 by October 14, 2025, which will change the status quo for millions of companies and private users who still depend on Windows 10 as their main operating system.
Magdy focused on the need for more than 1 million Windows 10 users from the UAE to upgrade their systems or tools before the shutoff date. The removal of support is going to come with a number of challenges, especially when it comes to application compatibility, security concerns and performance of the whole system.
"Compatible applications with Windows 10 are at risk of no longer functioning which exposes businesses with security risks," Magdy warned. He further pointed out that, although older operating systems do not include any of the important security patches such as the recently released Windows 11 which ensures end to end security from: Edge to Cloud and business are under constant protection against changing cyber crime methods.
Windows 11: High performance and future ready for AI impact
Magdy’s suggestions should mark windows 11 as the ultimate operating system as development is starting in 2021 with windows 10 acquired a 99.7% application compatibility or even higher performance to the previous versions. Windows 11 was designed as a strong infrastructure for marked absorbing pressure areas in businesses with implementation of big data and AI technologies.
Magdy added, "The new updates in windows 11 are aimed at improving the end user experience such as providing seamless interactions and smooth use of the AI component." He also stressed the importance of the Copilot + PC Implementation which successfully merges the use of AI and the old but effective PC usage to introduce users to a new dimension. One of the key developments is the recall feature that enables users to find content of interest and retrain a history of interactions which ultimately leads to all faster information finding.
The new idea is bound to benefit greatly those who generate content and images, it will make the struggle of workflow easier, and increase the amount of work done through the aid that AI provides for creation and editing purposes.
Intel introduces revolutionary hardware that will enhance their performance and power consumption
While Intel’s presence at the event included quite captivating news regarding their new Intel core ultra processor, which was said to use up to 30% less energy while being able to excel in 3d performance twice as much, , the backbone of the presentation centered around their new chip introduction. Dilip James, Distribution Business Manager at Intel, highlighted the aim of this development: to ensure AI-powered companies have the proper computing power for their day-to-day operations while also providing power-efficient solutions.
Letting businesses integrate AI capabilities while having proper battery life is what the NPU or neural processing unit strives to do and this novel device is what Intel introduced as part of their hardware collection. This is a breakthrough for the businesses that want to implement AI solutions without having to worsen the performance of their devices.
Two more breakthrough technologies were covered during the presentation in addition to the NPU, the Intel vPro and the Intel Evo. Being touted as ultra-thin and tackling high-performance attributes, the Intel Evo seeks to cater to the normal user, while the Intel vPro focuses on enterprise clients and hopes to boost their control and protection.
Shaping the future of work: Artificial intelligence and future computing approaches
During AI's and future computing strategies presentation, the two companies marked out the struggles of keeping up with the ever-growing competition in the increasingly digitized marketplace and the need to embrace the new technologies confidently.
The introduction of Windows 11 and improved hardware technologies from Intel gives cutting-edge AI tools that boost business including enhanced creativity performance and power-saving features. The CoPilot AI in particular completely changes how tasks are performed, as it combines judgment and learning to serve its purpose.
As the time for Windows 10 meant for general use comes to an end, both firms and individuals have to buy up-to-date systems that can replace their previous ones. This projection appears to be reasonable owing to the assistance of Microsoft on safety guarantees and the most current hardware from Intel.
Finally, Microsoft and Intel are active in the region and so all businesses in the UAE interested in finding out more information regarding new ideas and additional work progress are encouraged to contact Cadd Emirates and Logicom – the company’s trusted technology partners.
