Dell has focused on optimising their offerings both in hardware and software in recent years. They have introduced a slew of software enhancements that has bolstered their hardware efficiency. This year, they are bringing a new piece of software to up the ante – the Dell Optimizer.
The Dell Optimizer is an AI-based optimization software that will adapt to your working style and respond to the way you work. It combines multiple components to reduce the network and data traffic issues and optimise performance on the applications to provide better, longer run times on a single charge. There are five components to this software: ExpressResponse, IntelligentAudio, ExpressCharge, ExpressConnect, and ExpressSign-In.
The ExpressResponse component of the Dell Optimizer software uses artificial intelligence and Intel’s Adaptix Technology to prioritize applications using stringent uptime requirements for speed and performance. To do so, users simply move the application in question to the Dell Optimizer interface and machine learning will do the rest. The algorithm will study the usage patterns and functions of the user in each program and intelligently enhance the performance. After this, ExpressResponse optimise the launch time of the application so that the user able to switch from one application to another quickly and smoothly.
ExpressResponse works in tandem with ExpressCharge. This feature focuses on getting better battery-life based user habits. ExpressCharge will analyze users working patterns and program usage to improve the battery performance and extend run time. It also serves as a guard to prevent power failure by regulating screen brightness and CPU performance while keeping a lookout for background tasks that drain battery unnecessarily and more. Moreover, it is also helps with when you’re in a pinch and need an urgent top up of power. ExpressCharge can get up to 80% battery life in one hour or up to 35% battery life in 20 minutes.
The ExpressConnect component of Dell Optimizer helps manage network bandwidth for better, more stable connectivity. It helps prioritize bandwidth to conferencing applications when you’re on a call or other network-intensive applications while you’re working to make sure you don’t disconnect. It also ensures that you’re connected to the best network available. ExpressConnect intelligently switches between authenticated networks as Wi-Fi quality drops.
Intelligent Audio enables better audio experiences on Dell systems with Dell Optimizer. It can intelligently reduce the background noise while enhancing the user’s voice and stabilize the volume when users are video conferences. Using the proximity microphone, it picks up and brightens the user’s voice while muting the background noise particularly non-human noises. In addition, Intelligent Audio also reduces the audio distortion for better, louder audio without feedback.
Dell Optimizer also comes with ExpressSign-In which uses the PC’s proximity sensor which is enabled by Intel Context Sensing Technology. The sensor will detect the user’s presence; waking the system and log them in with Window Hello when users are in the detection range. Once the user walks away, the sensor will log out, locking the PC to ensure data security.
On Dell Precision workstations, Dell Optimizer will generate analytics to help users keep track of CPU, storage, memory and graphics needs. This will allow users to proactively address and adapt to their workload needs as they arise.
Pricing & Availability
Dell Optimizer will be rolling out to compatible systems in 2021. It will come pre-installed in the newly announced Dell Latitude 9420 and the Dell Optiplex 7090 Ultra.