November 5, 2025
Digital transformation succeeds when it removes friction from the way people work, not just when new platforms are deployed. One source of friction that often goes unnoticed is inaccessible visual information: charts, graphics, and images that hold important details but remain out of reach for many employees.
Microsoft’s new Describe Image feature in Windows 11 tackles this challenge directly. Available on Copilot+ PCs, it generates instant, on-device descriptions of visuals without sending data beyond the organization’s boundary. The result is more than an accessibility upgrade, it’s a practical example of how AI can simultaneously strengthen productivity, inclusivity, and data security.
Information Loss is Costly
Employees spend significant time searching for data. One study found knowledge workers lose nearly 11.6 hours per week (about 29% of their time) chasing fragmented information across silos (VentureBeat). Unlabeled visuals add to this inefficiency.
Visual Impairment is Widespread
In the U.S., about 7 million people live with vision impairment, including roughly 1 million who are blind (CDC). Globally, productivity losses linked to vision impairment are estimated at $410 billion annually (PMC). Among working-age adults with blindness or low vision in the U.S., only 43.6% are employed (APH ConnectCenter).
On-device AI Protects Data
Because Describe Image processes content locally, images remain private. This reduces risk while providing accessible insights to more users.
Consider a manager scanning a slide deck and instantly understanding complex charts, or an employee with low vision gaining equal insight in seconds. These are practical outcomes that benefit the entire workforce.
AI-powered accessibility isn’t a side note in workplace technology – it’s becoming a driver of efficiency, inclusion, and risk management. Features like Describe Image show how everyday tasks can be transformed when tools are designed to work for everyone.
Dewpoint’s Net Promoter Score of 78 reflects a proven ability to deliver outcomes that matter to clients. That same focus applies here: guiding organizations to adopt technologies that enhance productivity while ensuring every employee has equal access to information.
For leaders evaluating Copilot+ PCs, the opportunity is clear. Accessibility and performance are no longer separate conversations; they’re part of the same strategy. Dewpoint can help you align the right devices, policies, and support to turn accessibility into measurable business value.
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