In combination, these layers are critical for individual users to retain complete control over their devices and for IT administrators to manage thousands — or tens of thousands — of devices simultaneously across corporate networks. Veal also points to the rise of neural processing units, or NPUs, which leverage artificial intelligence to help mitigate security threats. “AI on the client is going to be a thing,” he says. “We don’t want problems. We don’t want to get hacked. NPUs will help reduce this risk.”
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*Microsoft is also taking steps to make its Surface devices more sustainable by making it easier to repair components and replace parts. For example, replaceable parts for the Surface Pro 9 include solid-state drives, rSSD doors, batteries, charging ports, thermal modules and motherboards.
“The edge device is a composition of parts,” says Veal. “It is not an atomic unit. Some of those parts can fail or break.” Microsoft is moving away from an exchange-only model to a product line that’s easier to repair and service, helping you maximize ROI for your devices and helping Microsoft achieve its sustainability goals.
There’s more to the Surface than meets the eye. Along with superior performance and reliable ROI for businesses, chip-to-cloud security provides an end-to-end risk reduction approach, while repairability initiatives look to enable sustainability goals without compromising protection.
*Note: Customer replaceable units are components available for purchase through a Surface Commercial Authorized Device Reseller. Components can be replaced onsite by a skilled technician following Microsoft’s Service Guide. Opening or repairing your device can present electric shock, fire and personal injury risks and other hazards. Use caution undertaking do-it-yourself repairs. Device damage caused during repair will not be covered under Microsoft’s Hardware Warranty or protection plans. Components will be available shortly after initial launch; timing of availability varies by component and market.
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