HP Inc. announced a series of product lines at Imagine 2026 in New York, combining AI-driven device connectivity, hardware-based security, and document-processing print systems.
HP IQ: A New AI Platform for the Connected Workplace
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled HP IQ at Imagine 2026, a platform designed to combine on-device intelligence with contextual connectivity and centralized enterprise management. The company targets organizations that require productive workflows across heterogeneous device environments.
According to the HP Work Relationship Index 2025, only 20 percent of office workers report a healthy relationship with their work, and 22 percent cite technology problems as a distraction. Workers with the right tools rate their experience 33 points higher on average and are twice as likely to have a positive outlook. HP reports that internal deployment of AI PCs at the company led to a 16 percent productivity gain.
HP IQ launches first on the HP EliteBook X G2 AI PC. Initial features include Ask IQ for contextual responses to voice and text input; Analyze for summarizing personal files in formats such as PDF, DOCX, and PPT; Notes & Knowledge for continuous session documentation; and a Meeting Agent that captures notes during calls without requiring users to switch applications. Deployment and configuration are handled through HP’s Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) or third-party solutions such as Microsoft Intune.
HP NearSense: Cross-Device Connectivity Built on Google’s D2DI
As part of HP IQ, HP introduced HP NearSense, a proximity connectivity solution that uses Google’s Device-to-Device Infrastructure (D2DI) to detect nearby devices, establish connections, and exchange content automatically. D2DI already supports Google features such as the Cross-Device SDK, Google Meet Call Cast, and Android Instant Hotspot. Through the collaboration with HP, the technology is extended to Windows-based devices.
Imran Chaudhri, SVP of Design & Technology at HP IQ, described the goal as removing friction between people and their tasks. He noted that the future of work should be open, collaborative, and seamless, with every device and brand sharing a common language.
Erik Kay, VP of Engineering for Android Platform at Google, stated that HP shares the vision of seamless cross-platform interoperability, and that integrating D2DI into HP NearSense helps remove traditional barriers.
Initial HP NearSense capabilities include secure drag-and-drop file transfer between PCs and one-click joining of conference room meetings. Later in 2026, HP plans to extend the solution to Android devices, enabling bidirectional file sharing without software installation or cloud services. Over time, HP intends to expand NearSense to HP Poly video conferencing solutions, printers, desktops, and peripherals. Qualcomm is also involved in advancing the underlying interoperability technology.
EliteBook 6 G2q: AI PC for Mobile Professionals
HP introduced the EliteBook 6 G2q for mobile workers and office environments. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus processors, delivering up to 85 TOPS of NPU performance for local AI applications. It supports the Copilot+ standard and works with more than 100 ISV partners including Rakuten, Goodnotes, and Guidde. The chassis is up to 15 percent thinner than the predecessor. HP Go 5G provides unlimited mobile data with automatic network selection. A physical tamper detection feature automatically shuts down the device and protects memory if the housing is opened.
HP TPM Guard: Hardware Defense Against BitLocker Bypass Attacks
HP announced HP TPM Guard, described as the first hardware-based solution to defend against physical TPM bus attacks, preventing adversaries with direct physical access from bypassing BitLocker drive encryption. The feature encrypts the connection between the TPM and CPU; the module is cryptographically bound to the device and becomes unusable if removed or tampered with. HP states that IT teams require no additional configuration effort.
This is complemented by expanded HP Wolf Security features designed to improve interoperability between WXP, HP Wolf Security, and existing IT infrastructure, reducing cyber risk.
New LaserJet Series with Quantum-Resistant Security
HP announced two new LaserJet product lines. The LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series targets small and mid-sized businesses with limited IT support. It delivers professional black-and-white printing in a compact form factor, fast automatic two-sided printing, and WiFi 6 with automatic self-reset. HP’s TerraJet toner technology is projected to reduce running print costs by up to 25 percent compared to the previous generation. According to HP, this is the first SMB printer with quantum-resistant security. A three-year warranty is included.
The LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series is aimed at mid-to-large organizations and public sector entities. It supports automatic two-sided scanning at up to 200 images per minute and prints at up to 57 pages per minute. AI features including Scan AI Enhanced and editable OCR are projected to cut manual document processing effort by up to 50 percent. An Automated Guided Redaction feature detects and removes sensitive data automatically. Through a HP Workpath app subscription, Microsoft 365 Copilot can be accessed directly from the MFP control panel. Ninety percent of serviceable components can be replaced in under eight minutes. Both series carry EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR, and Blue Angel certifications.
Anneliese Olson, President, Imaging, Printing and Solutions at HP Inc., stated that organizations face pressure to digitize workflows without compromising security, and that the new LaserJet portfolio bridges the analog and digital worlds while simplifying document management.
HP Z Workstations: Performance for AI Workloads
For compute-intensive applications, HP announced new Z Workstation models. The HP Z8 Fury supports up to four NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q GPUs and next-generation Intel Workstation processors, positioned for AI development, visual effects, and simulation. The HP Max Side Panel increases internal volume by 15 percent, allowing tool-free installation of larger graphics cards. In the mobile segment, HP announced the ZBook X G2i, ZBook 8 G2i, and ZBook 8 G2a with AMD and Intel options and scalable memory.
Workforce Experience Platform and Build Workspace
HP’s Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) gains AI-generated remediation recommendations, customizable telemetry reports, a new Carbon Footprint Report, Microsoft Teams Pulse Notifications, and integrations with the Wolf Protect and Trace API and Poly+ Analyze.
The HP Build Workspace ecosystem is expanding for the construction industry, connecting HP DesignJet MFPs, HP Build Workspace, and HP Z Workstations to align digital planning with on-site execution. Paper plans are converted into digitally coordinated documents that synchronize in real time between office and job site.
Gaming: HyperX OMEN MAX 45L and OMEN AI
In gaming, HP introduced the HyperX OMEN MAX 45L, featuring up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, and second-generation Cryo Chamber cooling. The HyperX OMEN 35L offers an upgradable design for customizable gaming. OMEN AI is now available in Minecraft, Roblox, and Marvel Rivals, optimizing FPS through intelligent adjustment of hardware, system, and game settings. The OMEN Gaming Hub gains new AI-powered features for content creation and communication through partnerships with HeyGen and Voicemod.
Availability
HP IQ and HP NearSense are expected on select HP AI PCs in spring 2026. Expanded availability across additional notebooks, desktops, and HP Poly Studio Video Bars is planned for summer 2026; new HP IQ-capable devices are expected to ship in fall 2026. Android interoperability for NearSense is also planned for 2026. The LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series is expected in May 2026; the LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series is available through contract offerings from March 2026, with broader availability planned for June 2026.
Dr. Jakob Jung is Editor-in-Chief of Security Storage and Channel Germany. He has been working in IT journalism for more than 20 years. His career includes Computer Reseller News, Heise Resale, Informationweek, Techtarget (storage and data center) and ChannelBiz. He also freelances for numerous IT publications, including Computerwoche, Channelpartner, IT-Business, Storage-Insider and ZDnet. His main topics are channel, storage, security, data center, ERP and CRM.
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