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Validate, test, and deploy AI devices with our hands-on evaluation.

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Imagine. Experiment. Adopt.

As AI-powered devices flood the market, decision-making grows more complex.

The SHI Next-Gen Device Lab empowers you to overcome analysis paralysis and make smarter, faster device decisions

Paired with our proprietary benchmarking tool, BenchSmart, our facility tests your specific workloads against AI-powered devices to pinpoint best-fit solutions across major OEMs and advanced platforms from leading chipmakers.

By leveraging our services, you unlock faster, more confident deployments and richer end-user experiences.

How can I easily compare AI PCs?

Our BenchSmart and Next-Gen Device Lab lets you evaluate leading AI PCs across 48+ attributes to understand how AI PCs perform in your environment and with your workloads. Our BenchSmart reports empower you to make data-driven decisions about the devices you are evaluating.

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What are real-world use cases of AI PCs?

SHI helps organizations adopt AI. Our lab environment lets you learn more about the latest AI PC landscape, how other organizations are leveraging AI PCs, and how SHI clients are navigating the unique benefits and challenges that AI PCs present.

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How do I plan for AI at the endpoint?

Our experts help you build a tailored plan for deploying AI at the endpoint — based on where your organization is today and where you want to go. Our endpoint AI experts gather a complete understanding of your environment before working with you to develop a tailored plan that meets your business objectives and budget.

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How do I know what AI PC works best for me?

The SHI Next-Gen Device Lab enables you to test, learn, and build your AI PC case. You get hands-on experience with AI PCs and solutions expertly tailored to your organization’s needs. Collaborating with our experts, you can explore specific challenges and hypotheses to build strong business cases that support your unique requirements.

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Expert-guided evaluation process

Our structured approach combines hands-on testing with expert guidance.

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Device Ecosystem Assessment

Our experts begin by understanding your environment, including:

  • Analysis of your current device landscape and requirements
  • Application compatibility mapping
  • Security and management tool inventory
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Structured Testing

Our experts guide you through:

  • Automated application compatibility validation
  • Security compliance verification
  • Performance benchmarking against user workflows
  • Management tool integration testing
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Evidence-based Planning

Transform testing insights into action with:

  • Performance comparison metrics
  • TCO modeling based on real-world data
  • Phased rollout strategy development
  • User adoption and training planning
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Enterprise Documentation

Each engagement delivers:

  • Detailed testing reports with performance metrics
  • Device compatibility documentation
  • Deployment-ready configurations with your management tools
  • ROI analysis and implementation roadmap

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Take the guesswork out of your hardware refresh.

Test the latest devices in your own environment and join the future with confidence.

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