Surface for Business –
Make the most of AI without introducing new security or complexity risks.
Artificial intelligence offers significant productivity gains, but also brings new challenges as performance demands are increasing, sensitive data must remain secure, and new technologies must integrate seamlessly with existing IT environments.
Surface for Business is designed by Microsoft to bring AI directly into the workplace—securely, efficiently and under full control.
What Surface for Business stands for.
Surface for Business is built around the clear principle that technology should support productivity, standardise security and enable organisations to stay agile in the long term. These guiding principles explain why the latest Surface generation has been consistently advanced from a technical perspective.
Seamless productivity.
Surface devices are designed for real‑world work, combining premium, user‑centred design with AI support built directly into everyday workflows, including Copilot features, intelligent search and media and video optimisation, alongside flexible interaction via touch, pen, voice and keyboard.
Teams work with greater focus, speed and ease.
Security by design.
Surface follows a comprehensive Zero Trust approach, spanning from chip level through firmware and operating system to the cloud, with core security features such as Secured‑Core PCs, Microsoft Pluton and hardware‑based keys integrated as standard, while AI workloads can be processed locally and centrally managed through policies.
Use AI without introducing new risks.
Future‑proof decisions.
Surface is built on Microsoft’s Responsible AI principles. Transparency across security, supply chain and device lifecycle, together with sustainable design, supports organisations in meeting compliance, governance and ESG requirements.
Long‑term, reliable IT decisions without lock‑in risks.
Surface device categories at a glance
- Classic business laptop for structured IT environments
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for AI‑supported workflows directly on the device
- Optional integrated privacy screen (13.8‑inch) for on‑screen data protection
- Support for up to three external 4K monitors
- Well suited to standardisation and enterprise‑wide rollouts
The business laptop for organisations looking to standardise high‑performance AI workstations and run them reliably over the long term.
Surface Laptop, 13.8‑inch (8th Edition) | Intel
Surface Laptop, 15‑inch (8th Edition) | Intel
A reliable standard for scalable AI workspaces.
- Classic business laptop for structured IT environments
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for AI‑supported workflows directly on the device
- Optional integrated privacy screen (13.8‑inch) for on‑screen data protection
- Support for up to three external 4K monitors
- Well suited to standardisation and enterprise‑wide rollouts
The business laptop for organisations looking to standardise high‑performance AI workstations and run them reliably over the long term.
- Newly introduced device category within the Surface Laptop family
- Compact and particularly lightweight business laptop
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for AI‑supported workflows directly on the device
- Optimised for mobile working and flexible deployment scenarios
- Well suited to standardised device concepts and fleets
The mobile business laptop for organisations looking to combine AI capability, compact form factors and straightforward standardisation in a single device.
Surface Laptop, 13‑inch (1st Edition) | Intel
The compact business laptop for mobile, AI‑enabled standard workstations.
- Newly introduced device category within the Surface Laptop family
- Compact and particularly lightweight business laptop
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for AI‑supported workflows directly on the device
- Optimised for mobile working and flexible deployment scenarios
- Well suited to standardised device concepts and fleets
The mobile business laptop for organisations looking to combine AI capability, compact form factors and straightforward standardisation in a single device.
- 2‑in‑1 design, combining a full‑featured laptop and a powerful tablet in a single device
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for local AI‑supported workflows
- Optional OLED display for enhanced image quality
- Optional 5G for mobile, location‑independent working
The premium mobile device for executives, consulting roles and hybrid working models where flexibility, performance and AI capability are essential.
Surface Pro, 13-inch (12th Edition) I Intel.
Maximum flexibility for high‑performance, AI‑enabled roles.
- 2‑in‑1 design, combining a full‑featured laptop and a powerful tablet in a single device
- Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3
- Integrated NPU for local AI‑supported workflows
- Optional OLED display for enhanced image quality
- Optional 5G for mobile, location‑independent working
The premium mobile device for executives, consulting roles and hybrid working models where flexibility, performance and AI capability are essential.
Key innovations at a glance.
The latest Surface generation delivers the technical foundation needed to meet these requirements in everyday business use.
Integrated NPU, AI directly on the device.
- Dedicated processing unit for AI workloads
- Up to 50 TOPS for local AI processing
- More than 40% higher AI performance per area compared to the previous platform
- Faster response times without constant cloud dependency
- Greater control over enterprise data
Artificial intelligence is processed directly where work takes place, delivering significantly higher efficiency and avoiding unnecessary data transfer.
The new Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family, Series 3 – Greater performance and efficiency.
- New processor architecture for business devices
- More than 10% higher single‑thread performance at comparable power consumption
- More than 50% higher multi‑thread performance at the same power level
- Stable performance even with parallel applications
- Optimised for modern, AI‑supported workflows
Significantly higher performance without increased energy consumption, making it ideal for demanding workloads in everyday business use.
Greater efficiency, not higher consumption.
- More than 30% lower energy use at comparable multi‑thread performance
- Up to 40% lower power consumption at SoC level compared to previous platforms
- Improved balance of performance, battery life and thermal behaviour
High‑performance devices remain mobile for longer, run more quietly and stay stable even under intensive use
Integrated privacy screen, visible protection for sensitive content.
- Privacy filter built directly into the display
- Activated at the touch of a key
- Significantly reduces side viewing angles
- No additional accessories required
Work on confidential content in the office, on the move or in meetings, with built‑in visual protection and no extra tools required
Frequently asked questions about Surface for Business.
Surface for Business is a range of devices developed by Microsoft specifically for professional use, supporting modern ways of working and AI‑enabled workflows. It is aimed at organisations that require high‑performance, secure and centrally manageable business hardware. With standardised security features, strong performance and flexible device categories, Surface for Business is suitable for both SMEs and large organisations with complex IT requirements and scalable rollouts.
Surface for Business is designed to make AI usable directly at the workplace. Integrated NPUs (neural processing units) enable local processing of AI workloads with up to 50 TOPS, without constant reliance on the cloud. This allows organisations to benefit from faster response times, stable performance and improved data control, while AI features such as Copilot support, intelligent search and media optimisation are seamlessly integrated into everyday workflows.
Surface for Business is based on a comprehensive Zero Trust approach, covering everything from chip level through firmware and operating system to the cloud. Security mechanisms such as Secured‑core PCs, Microsoft Pluton and hardware‑based keys are integrated as standard. Sensitive data can be processed locally and centrally managed through policies, while an optional integrated privacy screen protects confidential content from side viewing without the need for additional accessories.
Surface Laptop for Business is designed as a reliable standard for scalable AI workstations and is particularly suited to traditional office and knowledge work. It offers a high level of standardisation, strong performance and an optional privacy screen. Surface Pro for Business, by contrast, is a flexible 2‑in‑1 device for mobile and hybrid roles, supporting touch, pen and tablet use, with optional OLED display and 5G connectivity.
Bechtle provides end‑to‑end support for the introduction of Surface for Business, from initial technical assessment and pilot projects through to preparation for productive AI workplaces. The focus includes device standardisation, security concepts, AI readiness and rollout planning, enabling organisations to use the time before the new Surface generation becomes available to make well‑founded, future‑proof IT decisions.