HP brings Artificial Intelligence to conference rooms, headsets, and IT management

HP unveiled a new wave of AI-powered enterprise collaboration solutions at InfoComm 2026, centered around one idea: simplifying the management of meetings, devices, and workspaces from a single, unified platform. The company aims for its Poly suite, video and audio tools, and the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) to operate as an integrated ecosystem for companies with dispersed teams.

This announcement comes at a time when hybrid work is no longer optional. Many organizations now manage not only laptops and individual stations but also meeting rooms, cameras, video bars, headsets, keyboards, printing solutions, videoconferencing platforms, and space utilization analytics. For IT teams, the challenge isn’t just handling more devices but gaining better control over existing ones.

HP has positioned WXP as the management layer for this environment. Integrating HP Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration, formerly Vyopta, into the HP Workforce Experience Platform aims to give administrators a single view of devices, rooms, meeting performance, and space utilization. This is a natural evolution following HP’s acquisition of Poly and the increasing importance of the digital employee experience.

A single console for rooms, devices, and user experience

The most significant innovation is not just in hardware but in the management layer. HP wants IT departments to be able to see, measure, and manage collaboration environments from a single dashboard, avoiding toggling between isolated tools to check camera status, room equipment, endpoints, meeting platforms, or incident reports.

One highlighted feature is HP Poly Lens Room VisualizerAI, an interactive digital replica of the collaboration environment that enables IT teams to analyze rooms and spaces more visually. According to HP, this integration aims to turn scattered data into actionable insights to improve performance, room utilization, and productivity.

For enterprise IT, the message is clear: the workplace is no longer limited to an employee’s PC. A meeting can fail due to poor camera quality, network issues, room configuration, outdated firmware, misplaced microphones, or lack of visibility into actual space usage. HP aims to compile this data so IT can proactively identify issues before they become recurring problems.

The company also emphasizes a growing trend: managing the collective work experience, not just inventory of devices. In this approach, a meeting room is seen as a complete system composed of computing, audio, video, networking, cloud platform, and usage behavior.

New equipment for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms

HP also introduced HP Poly Studio Room Compute, a new Windows-based collaboration engine for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms. It’s described as the first collaboration computing solution powered by third-generation Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated NPU, designed to support AI-assisted meeting experiences.

Models including HP Poly Studio 5 Room Compute and HP Poly Studio 7 Room Compute will be certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms. HP focused on ease of installation with color-coded ports, dedicated PoE for the Poly TC10 touch controller, automatic pairing, and magnetic mounting.

The integration of NPUs into room devices marks a new phase in collaboration. AI is no longer just about generating summaries or transcripts; it can enhance framing, audio clarity, participant detection, noise reduction, video processing, and automatic meeting experience management.

HP Poly VideoOS 5.1 introduces Poly DirectorAI, which intelligently switches between cameras to better capture meeting participants. Its goal is to provide remote viewers with a more natural, well-framed view that reduces the feeling of looking at a distant table.

The update also simplifies connectivity for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android via HP Touch Controller Direct Connect, and features a redesigned web interface for easier management—less flashy than AI but important for maintaining dozens or hundreds of rooms efficiently.

Audio, focus, and new peripherals for hybrid work

For audio, HP introduced the HP Poly Focus 6 Series, Bluetooth headsets tailored for hybrid workers. They feature Acoustic Fence 2.0, hybrid active noise cancellation, and spatial audio. Battery life is rated up to 25 hours of calls with active noise cancellation, plus wireless charging.

Available in a foldable design for users who switch between office, home, travel, and shared spaces, these headphones also carry certifications for Google Meet, Google Voice, Microsoft Teams Open Office, and Zoom. Bluetooth Direct compatibility with Teams and Zoom allows full functionality without a dongle.

HP also emphasizes sustainability and maintenance: the Poly Focus 6 Series has replaceable batteries and ear pads, and holds TCO 10 certification. This extends device lifespan and can reduce renewal costs—key in enterprise environments.

HP also announced the HP Collaboration Keyboard, a programmable wireless keyboard designed for video calls. It features dedicated keys for muting, camera control, and sharing screens, along with customizable shortcuts and multi-platform compatibility. HP states that the keyboard contains up to 75% recycled post-consumer plastic based on total plastic weight.

Collaboration as a platform

HP’s message at InfoComm 2026 aligns with market trends. Companies no longer seek just better cameras or noise-canceling headsets—they want to minimize friction in meetings, support remote participants, understand space usage, detect issues proactively, and create seamless experiences across office and remote work.

AI functions as a cross-cutting layer. In video, it helps choose the best view. In audio, it reduces noise and enhances voice clarity. In management, it interprets data about spaces and devices. Looking ahead, AI could support automatic diagnostics, configuration recommendations, preventive maintenance, and dynamic room adaptation.

For HP, integrating Poly into WXP is a way to compete not only on hardware but also on platform. The value now lies in providing visibility into how systems are used, how they perform, what issues occur, and how to optimize overall user experience.

The key will be execution. Many organizations operate in highly heterogeneous environments—rooms from different manufacturers, varied videoconferencing platforms, legacy networks, customized security policies, and geographically dispersed teams. A unified platform must integrate seamlessly, avoid adding complexity, and deliver actionable insights that IT can turn into concrete improvements.

HP believes that hybrid work is moving into a more mature phase. After years of purchasing cameras, video bars, headsets, and emergency solutions, many companies now want to organize and standardize these environments. Collaboration is shifting from a collection of devices to a comprehensive infrastructure that must be measured, managed, and optimized like any other critical part of digital working.

Frequently Asked Questions

What has HP announced at InfoComm 2026?

HP showcased new AI-driven collaboration solutions, including integration of Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration into HP WXP, new Poly Studio Room Compute devices, VideoOS 5.1, Poly Focus 6 Series headsets, and a collaboration keyboard.

What is HP Workforce Experience Platform?

HP Workforce Experience Platform is HP’s platform for managing digital experience, devices, and work environments. Its integration of Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration offers enhanced visibility into rooms and collaboration tech.

What does HP Poly Studio Room Compute offer?

It is a Windows-based collaboration engine for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, powered by third-generation Intel Core Ultra processors with an integrated NPU, supporting AI-assisted meeting experiences.

When will the new products be available?

The Poly Focus 6 Series and Poly Studio Room Compute will launch in July 2026. VideoOS 5.1 is expected in Q3 2026, and the HP Collaboration Keyboard in September 2026.