Connection partners with Microsoft and Qualcomm to usher in a new era of AI-powered devices

Next-generation Copilot+ computers offer access to advanced, new artificial intelligence features

MERRIMACK, NH, June 4, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading provider of IT solutions for the business, government, healthcare and education markets, is pleased to announce that the company has been selected to collaborate with Microsoft, Qualcomm and other leading OEM partners will launch Copilot+ computers, the next generation of Windows devices designed for AI workloads.

Featuring an all-new system architecture and built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs), Copilot+ computers provide users with 100x greater performance for AI workloads than previous generation computers. The first Copilot+ computers powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors on the Arm64 architecture, including Microsoft Surface devices and products from OEM partners such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung, are scheduled for June 2024.

Tim McGrath, president and CEO, said: “We’re excited to put Copilot+ computers into the hands of customers who want to empower their employees and take advantage of the incredible productivity benefits that artificial intelligence provides. By incorporating next-generation devices, industry-leading applications, and advanced artificial intelligence models into everyday workflows, they deliver unprecedented user experiences. This marks a new era for PCs, and Connection is ready to help our customers make the most of this exciting opportunity to drive growth, productivity and efficiency. competitive advantage.”

Jamal Khan, director of development and innovation at Connection and director of the Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics, said: “The potential impact of embedded AI devices on workforce productivity can hardly be overstated. We’re seeing some truly impressive engineering feats in CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs – with silicon capable of over 40 trillion operations per second. Providing secure access to advanced AI models, including world-class SLM, at the touch of a button is a milestone in the history of computing. The Helix team at Connection is working closely with our partners to prepare customers for this change. Our in-house experts have developed a portfolio of consulting services that help organizations make the most of these revolutionary technologies – including embedded AI devices – and align their IT investments with strategic priorities. and business goals.”

As a key partner in Microsoft’s strategic refresh initiative, Connection offers a comprehensive range of solutions and services to facilitate the deployment and integration of Windows 11 devices and Copilot+ computers, including OS migration, application provisioning, device management and end-user services. Connection leverages deep OEM partnerships, extensive resources and a long history of collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm to ensure seamless technology refreshes for end users and the IT departments that support them.

Connection is a Microsoft solutions partner with designations in six Microsoft solution areas: business applications; Data and Artificial Intelligence (Azure); Digital Innovation and Applications (Azure); Infrastructure (Azure); Modern work; and Security. Connection has also been recognized as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud and was recognized with two Microsoft Partner of the Year awards in 2023: Microsoft US Surface Solutions Partner of the Year and Modern Work, Surface Hub Reseller 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year.

About connection

PC Connection, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dobre Connection, (www.connection.com; NASDAQ: CNXN) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Merrimack, NH. With offices throughout the United States, Connection delivers custom-configured computer systems within one day from its ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration laboratory located at its distribution center in Wilmington, Ohio. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 technical certificates ensuring the ability to solve the most complex problems of its clients. Connection also serves international clients through its subsidiary GlobalServe, a global IT procurement and services company. Investors and media can find more information about Connection at http://ir.connection.com.

Connection Business Solutions (800.800.5555) is a provider of rapid response products and services primarily serving the small and medium-sized business sector. It offers over 460,000 branded products through a staff of technically trained sales managers, publishing and a website at www.connection.com.

Connection Enterprise Solutions (561.237.3300), www.connection.com/enterprise, provides enterprise technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, deep IT supply chain expertise and real-time access to more than 460,000 products and 1,600 suppliers via via MarkITplace^®, a proprietary next-generation cloud-based supply chain solution. The team’s engineers, software licensing specialists and subject matter experts help reduce the cost and complexity of purchasing hardware, software and services throughout the IT lifecycle.

Connection Public Sector Solutions (800.800.0019) is a provider of rapid response IT products and services to federal, state and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, publications and online at www.connection.com/publicsector.

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