Available on Demand | May 5, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE

The race to make smaller, lighter, yet ever-more powerful laptops and tablets has cast a long shadow over desktop PC sales. But the advent of AI is showing a more inclusive future.

As agencies address workers’ need to utilize AI to increase their productivity, new environments such as the “dynamic edge” require an assessment of the best hardware and software platforms for different types and locations of work. Laptops equipped for field work require connectivity and greater memory for on-site AI use. Desktops are generally considered the best choice for in-office AI work because they provide superior heat management, higher performance, and easier, more cost-effective hardware upgrades. An AI-enabled computer of any type allows for local data processing, which increases privacy, reduces latency, and works without being connected to the cloud.

Featured Speakers:

Natalie Buda Smith, Director of Digital Strategy, Library of Congress

Natalie Buda Smith
Director, Digital Strategy,
Library of Congress
Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Chief Enterprise Architect, Public Sector, Intel Corporation

Dr. Darren Pulsipher
Chief Enterprise Architect, Public Sector,
Intel Corporation
Bill Pratt, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider (AI Roundtable: Unlocking Efficiency & Integrity in Government Operations)

Bill Pratt
Moderator & Contributing Editor,
FedInsider