Copilot+ PCs for Local Government and Healthcare: A Strategic Investment in Security and Productivity 

For Local Government and NHS organisations, Copilot+ PCs don’t have to be a simple hardware refresh. They offer a strategic investment in a more secure, productive, and inclusive way of delivering vital public services. It provides the tools to solve challenges around data security, mobile workforce efficiency, and community engagement.  

Enhanced Security & Data Privacy by Design 

Public sector organisations regularly interact with sensitive resident and patient data, making security and compliance paramount. Copilot+ PCs feature a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), a dedicated processor that handles AI tasks directly on the device. 

This is a critical distinction. For features like Recall, which allows users to find information they have previously seen on their screen, local processing means sensitive data does not need to be sent to the cloud. This significantly aids GDPR compliance, data governance compliance, and mitigates data transfer risks, a core requirement for any public body.  

Improved Productivity for a Mobile Workforce 

Staff across local government and the NHS, from social workers and housing officers to community nurses and clinicians, frequently work in the field where internet connectivity can be unreliable. Copilot+ PCs remove this dependency for many AI tasks. 

Scenario: A community nurse is conducting a home visit in an area with poor connectivity. With a Copilot+ PC, they can use the on-device AI to instantly analyse and summarise extensive patient notes and draft an updated care plan directly in their vehicle, entirely offline. This capability moves AI from a theoretical office-based tool to a practical, everyday asset for your entire team. 

This capability moves AI from a theoretical office-based tool to a practical, everyday asset for your entire team. 

Greater Accessibility & Inclusivity in Service Delivery 

Local councils and NHS trusts serve diverse communities, and technology must support staff in communicating effectively and inclusively. Copilot+ PCs introduce powerful, on-device accessibility features. 

Scenario: A housing officer or clinician is meeting a resident or patient for whom English is a second language. The new Live Captions feature provides real-time translation for any audio on the PC. The officer can have a clear conversation, with live, on-screen English subtitles translating the resident’s speech, ensuring nothing is lost in translation. This works offline and supports over 40 languages. 

Future-Proofing for the Next Generation of AI 

The Microsoft Windows 11 roadmap already includes over 45 features that will only be available on Copilot+ PCs. Investing in this hardware now ensures your organisation has the necessary foundation to adopt the next generation of AI tools safely and effectively. Tools that will become essential for efficient public service delivery. 

Make the right decision to secure the hardware required to meet future operational and compliance demands.  

Your Next Step: The Copilot+ PC Advisory 

The difference between owning AI-ready hardware and benefitting from it is having the right plan. To understand how these devices can deliver measurable value for your specific services, we offer a dedicated advisory service. 

The Copilot+ PC Advisory is designed to help organisations understand the value of Copilot+ PCs in their organisations and discover use cases to unlock the power of Local AI. 

Chat with our public sector specialists today at enquiries@xma.co.uk to build your plan.