Intel transforms the modern workplace with 6th generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors

SANTA CLARA Calif. , Jan. 19, 2016. – Intel today announced the availability of

6th generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family

, designed for today’s enterprise users. New generation Intel Core vPro processors address the security and productivity needs of large enterprises with new innovations in identity security, enhanced performance and better collaboration. New processors designed for 2-in-1 systems, Ultrabook™ systems, all-in-one PCs and desktops.

New identity security, updated collaboration solutions and smaller, more powerful devices change the way you work

• New 6th generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors are the best Intel processors for business, delivering up to 2.5x faster performance, 3x longer battery life and up to 30x faster graphics processing compared to 5-year-old PCs.
• Intel Core vPro 6th generation processors now support the Intel® Authenticate Solution, a hardware-enabled multi-factor authentication solution that enhances identity protection on PCs.

• A range of advanced business PCs have been released, including 2-in-1 devices based on the 6th generation Intel Core vPro processors.

• Intel pushes workplace transformation with new features in Intel® Unite™, the collaboration solution.

SANTA CLARA Calif. , January 19, 2016. – Intel today announced the availability of its 6th generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family for today’s enterprise users. New generation Intel Core vPro processors address the security and productivity needs of large companies with new innovations in identity security, increased performance and improved collaboration. New processors designed for 2-in-1 systems, Ultrabook™ systems, all-in-one PCs and desktops.

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With redesigned PC designs, improved performance and longer battery life, the 6th generation Intel Core and Intel Core vPro processors are setting a new standard for business PCs,” said Tom Garrison, vice president and general manager, Business Client Division, Intel Corporation. – By implementing additional security features in hardware, Intel has made the latest PC models an integral part of the overall security concept for businesses, so corporate users are safer and more productive.

New technologies to identify users

Attackers find more and more ways to hack into legacy PCs by stealing user credentials. Today, more than half of data leaks start with data theft⁵. Old PCs that use eight-digit passwords that change every 3 months were reliable solutions 10 years ago, but new hacking methods require deeper levels of protection.

To address this challenge, Intel introduced an innovative development called Intel® Authenticate, which companies can test in their corporate environments. Intel Authenticate is a hardware-enabled multi-factor authentication solution that enhances identity protection on PCs, making them less vulnerable² for attackers to attack.

Intel Authenticate verifies identity using a combination of up to 3 factors simultaneously: “something you know,” such as a personal identification number “something you have,” including a cell phone number and “something you are,” such as a fingerprint. IT can choose from multiple authentication factors based on their company’s policies, so they no longer have to rely solely on employees remembering complex passwords. Intel Authenticate is compatible with Microsoft Windows* 7, 8 and 10 and is available for review.

Enterprise PC upgrades boost productivity and lower overall costs

Legacy laptops can cost companies $4203 per year for every 3 PCs, associated with increased maintenance and lost productivity. New business PCs can solve these problems by providing up to 2.5 times the performance and 30 times the graphics performance of 5-year-old systems⁷, offering users more productive and powerful business tools.

Acer*, Asus*, Dell*, Fujitsu*, HP*, Lenovo*, Panasonic* and Toshiba* introduce enterprise-class devices powered by new Intel processors. Corporate users can choose from a variety of devices, including 2-in-1 systems, Ultrabooks, traditionally-built ultrathin notebooks, mini-PCs and desktop monoblocks, designed for all work environments and to meet the needs of any size business.

New Meeting Capabilities

Collaboration in companies is changing, but meeting tools have not kept pace with employees across multiple locations. Intel Introduces Upgrades to Intel® Unite™ Technology for Greater Collaboration. They include advanced imaging capabilities so that meeting attendees don’t have to spend a lot of time searching for the right adapter. Meeting attendees who are in the room and working remotely can now view and interact with work content more easily and securely in real time. Employees can instantly start meetings using new or existing screens or projectors. Automatic shutdown and integration with Skype for Business* offer enhanced functionality for corporate users.

Support for small and medium business development

For small businesses, Intel offers Intel® Small Business Advantage Intel SBA , an easy-to-use solution to help owners protect and grow their business. It offers a simple, centralized way to connect and share information. Intel SBA supports collaboration features including chat and file sharing, security features including USB device lock to control company data.

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1. Software and workloads used for performance tests may have been optimized for Intel processors. Performance benchmarks, including SYSmark* and MobileMark*, measured against specific computer systems, components, software, operations and features. Any changes could affect measurement results. Other information and performance tests should be used to assist in making purchasing decisions, including how this product is used with other components. See. more info intel.com/performance.
2. Measured with SYSmark* 2014, a BAPCo* consortium test that measures the performance of popular office applications, including Microsoft Excel* and Adobe Acrobat*. Intel Reference Platform is an example of a new system. Products offered by system manufacturers will have a different design and performance. Intel Reference Platform with Intel® Core™ i5-6200U Processor, PL1 = 15W TDP, 2 Cores, 4 Streams, Turbo mode speed up to 3.4GHz/3.2GHz. Memory: 2 x 4GB, DDR4-2133. Storage: Intel® Solid State Drive Intel®SSD . Screen: 1920 x 1080 resolution. Graphics driver: 15.40.4225. Battery: 43Wh. OS: Windows® 10*.5 year old Intel® Core™ i5-520UM Processor-based PC 1.06GHz, up to 1.86GHz, 2 cores, 4 threads, 3MBytes , Acer Aspire* 1830T. Memory: 4GByte, DDR3, 1600MHz. Storage: 500GB, hard drive. Screen: 11 inches, 1366 x 768 resolution. Battery: 63Wh. OS: Windows* 7.
3. HD video playback compared to a 5 year old system. For more information please visit intel’s website.com/benchmarks.
4. Measured with 3DMark* Cloud Gate, a graphics benchmark that measures DX-10 performance..
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7. Results were estimated or simulated using internal Intel systems and are for informational purposes only. Any differences in hardware, software, or configuration may cause performance to vary. Intel technologies may require certain hardware, software, or services. Performance depends on system configuration. No single computer system can provide absolute protection. Talk to your PC manufacturer,
8. Compatible with applications, peripherals and x86 drivers based on Intel processor-based PCs or Windows* 8 devices.
9. Advancing global collaboration through infrastructure based on Intel technologies. IT@Intel January 2011 .