The Key Role of the PC in Today's Data-Driven Organization
New, faster PCs do more than drive increased productivity and help recruit new talent— they're also more secure, which is crucial when it comes to protecting your business' data.
The Importance of Continued PC Investment and New Capabilities
As the world becomes ever more data centric, workloads and jobs are changing. Data workers are running real-time, data-intensive workloads and must be equipped with PCs that keep them productive. In this IDC white paper, commissioned by Intel, you’ll learn more about the critical role that next-generation PC processors play in the future of business.

Explore IDC’s White Paper To Understand:
Device security features needed, as protecting data in today’s world is becoming more difficult.
Performance considerations for remote and flexible staffing models.
Significance of device selection on recruiting and retaining employees.
Business-boosting impacts of Intel® technology including the Intel vPro® platform.
4 Key Takeaways
84% of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) said hardware performance was the top reason for PC selection, followed closely by security (75%).
93% of enterprise ITDMs say that device choice is either somewhat important or very important to their ability to recruit and retain talent.
Increasing employee productivity and utility while helping IT managers keep up with the complexities is why the Intel vPro platform resonates strongly with enterprises.
The benefits of an always-connected PC are numerous, but the top three reasons cited by ITDMs included ensuring that remote worker connections are safe and secure (28.2%), improved user experience (17.9%), and enhanced collaboration (16.4%).
Ten years ago, work occurred at the office on standardized devices for cost, manageability, and security purposes. Today, work occurs across a spectrum, anytime and anywhere. This has driven up cost and complexity and made choosing trustworthy and dependable partners all the more critical.
IDC White Paper, The Key Role of the PC in Today's Data-Driven Organizations, April 2023
Our research shows that even during challenging economic times, intelligent companies plan to keep investing in their already expanded PC installed base. That's because new, faster PCs do more than drive increased productivity — they're also more secure, which is crucial when it comes to protecting your business' data.
IDC White Paper, The Key Role of the PC in Today's Data-Driven Organizations, April 2023