Microsoft has unveiled its latest Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs, a new lineup featuring Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. This release aims to provide professionals with enhanced performance, improved security, and seamless connectivity, particularly within the Middle East market. The new series includes the Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and the upcoming Surface Laptop with 5G, each designed to cater to diverse professional needs.
The core of these new devices lies in the integration of Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. These processors are intended to deliver speed and efficiency, supporting multitasking, data analysis, and creative workflows. The Surface Laptop offers a blend of design and functionality, featuring a high-resolution display and extended battery life. The Surface Pro, with its detachable keyboard and touchscreen, provides a flexible solution for professionals who need a portable device. The Surface Laptop with 5G, when released, will offer continuous connectivity.
Microsoft emphasizes the role of these devices in enhancing productivity and enabling AI innovation.Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader for Modern Work & Surface Devices at Microsoft CEMA, highlighted the company’s commitment to providing tools that support both productivity and creativity.
Security is a prominent feature of the Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft has incorporated its Pluton security processor, enabled by default, to protect sensitive data. Pluton, a chip-to-cloud security technology, is designed to ensure Zero Trust principles at the hardware level, safeguarding passwords, user identities, and encryption keys.
In addition to the new PCs, Microsoft has introduced the Surface USB4 Dock, which aims to improve connectivity with faster data transfer speeds and support for multiple high-resolution displays. Enhancements to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Surface Hub 3 are intended to streamline collaboration in meeting environments. The Security Copilot in the Surface Management Portal offers IT administrators tools for managing and securing Surface devices.
The Surface Laptop for Business with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) is scheduled for delivery in the Middle East from March 4, 2025, and the Surface Pro for Business from March 24, 2025. Pre-orders are currently available.
This new Surface lineup reflects Microsoft’s focus on providing hardware that integrates with its software and AI initiatives. The inclusion of Intel’s latest processors and the emphasis on security are designed to address the needs of modern professionals. The addition of the new dock and the Teams room enhancement shows that Microsoft is trying to create an ecosystem of products.
