Case Study
Accelerating SMB Business Growth Through AI
An data-driven infographic exploring how Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are leveraging AI PCs and Windows 11 Pro to drive growth. It highlights key trends in infrastructure priorities, AI use cases, and the measurable ROI of modernizing hardware.
- Topic
- Hardware
- Published
- 6 May 2026
Discover why 50% of SMBs are prioritizing AI-powered infrastructure to drive security, productivity, and measurable ROI.
Small and medium-sized businesses are at a technological tipping point. According to the latest IDC Market Profile, the focus has shifted from simple "maintenance" to "acceleration." To compete in an AI-driven economy, SMBs are moving toward intelligent hardware that secures data while automating the mundane.
This data-backed infographic, "Accelerating SMB Business Growth through AI," reveals the roadmap for modernizing your fleet. Learn how Dell AI PCs and Windows 11 Pro are helping businesses achieve 50% faster workflows and a significant reduction in cyber risk.
Key Highlights:
Top SMB Priority: 51.3% of SMBs identify increasing security as their #1 infrastructure priority for the next 12 months.
Hardware Renewal: Over 40% of SMBs are prioritizing PC renewal to keep pace with modern software demands.
AI Adoption Trends: Mid-sized businesses (100-999 employees) are leading the charge in GenAI and process automation compared to smaller peers.
Top AI Use Case: Content creation ranks as the #1 way SMBs plan to leverage AI to enhance marketing and communication.
Workflow Acceleration: Dell AI PCs deliver an average of 50% faster workflows for power users.
Enhanced Security: Built-in AI processing and Windows 11 Pro features lead to a reported 25% drop in security incidents.
Battery & Efficiency: AI-level performance is achieved with more energy-efficient processing, extending battery life for mobile teams.
IT Management Relief: Modern devices are 42% faster to deploy, saving significant time for overstretched IT decision-makers.
Predictable Financing: Dell APEX PC as a Service (PCaaS) offers predictable per-user, per-month pricing with no upfront costs.
Sustainable Rotation: PCaaS supports a circular economy through sustainable technology rotation and proactive insights.
Proven ROI: Businesses utilizing these AI-first solutions report a 30% return on investment and high net present value.