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Security and Control on the Chip for Desktop PCs
Let hardware-based, proactive security and management capabilities do some of the legwork for you, improving security and reducing the need for time-consuming deskside visits. Designed for business users, Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology introduces layers of hardware-based security beyond what you can get from software alone, as well as manageability features that reduce the need for tedious, inefficient deskside maintenance visits for the business PC.¹
“Customers who see Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology demonstrated ... are routinely experiencing what we call ‘wow moments.’ That's the point at which they realize just how much they will benefit from the capabilities enabled by these new business PCs.”
EDS Pilot Test Team²
Defense where you want it
Typical security postures are reactive, responding to threats as they arise. By contrast, Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology provides hardware-assisted, proactive security that can anticipate threats before they occur and positions the system to protect itself against them. These security technologies on the chip help guard against data loss and help protect your business.
Software-based security applications typically rely on agents installed on top of the OS to secure the PC. That makes security dependent on the OS, which can leave systems vulnerable. Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT), a component of Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology, delivers robust hardware-based security that continues to work even when the OS is not.
Newly enhanced hardware and software filters enable you to identify malicious patterns and potential attacks in network traffic, identifying more threats before they reach the OS.
Protect your environment—by continually scanning for suspicious traffic and automatically isolating PCs from the network, so IT can remotely repair and reconnect them efficiently and cost-effectively, with minimal disruption to the user's productivity.
Deploy security patches up to 94 percent faster—for Intel AMT-equipped PCs, versus PCs without Intel AMT, reducing vulnerability to threats.1,3
Maintain constant "heartbeat" presence checking—of security agents to complement third-party software applications, improving the reliability of presence checks and reducing software vulnerabilities.
Isolate security tasks—in a separate environment that is hidden to the user, using a new approach to virtualization that features a highly programmable lightweight virtual appliance that enables more efficient and effective problem resolution.4
Control where you need it
The cost to resolve a trouble ticket by means of a deskside visit is seven times that of a remote resolution.¹ Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology helps you increase the proportion of issues you can take care of remotely. Now you can do more from the network-management console, even when PCs are powered or the OS is not functioning.¹
Auto-configure PCs remotely-drop-ship PCs directly to the end-user and configure them automatically to corporate standards, over the wire. IT personnel do not need to be in physical proximity to the PC, saving dramatically on costs, especially for isolated remote sites.
Hardware-based features for remote servicing—improve your ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair business PCs by providing remote-boot functionality and persistent event logs that are accessible even on crashed or powered-down PCs. Proactive alerts even make it possible for IT will know before the user of a hardware failure.
Decrease time for hardware inventory by up to 98% and software inventory by up to 94%—while increasing reporting accuracy for licensing, maintenance contracts, and audits.1,3
Breakthrough performance
The Intel® Core™2 Duo desktop processor provides up to 40 percent more performance with improved energy efficiency5, providing excellent support for the toughest user workloads. With dual-core processors helping to balance platform efficiency, you can now run multiple compute-intensive programs at once or perform maintenance in the background without disrupting or slowing user workflow. Plus, with Windows Aero*-capable Intel® Graphics Technology, you're ready for the full Windows Vista* experience and the next generation of software suites.
Application performance results
The following benchmark tests show how much greater the Intel® Core™2 Duo desktop processor performed when compared with an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 670 with HT Technology .1,8
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Features and benefits
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Proactive security |
Continuously scan and isolate infected PCs from the network, repair, and reconnect remotely, even if the PC is off or down. Remotely manage systems, even if they are powered down or have a non-functioning operating system.¹ |
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Intel® Matrix Storage Technology6 |
Help protect your business data from a catastrophic hard drive failure by continuously copying your data to an optional reserve hard drive while you work. |
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Remote configuration7 |
Save on support costs by removing the need to dispatch IT personnel to set up new PCs when you configure desktops automatically over the wire. |
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Out-of-band management¹ |
Remotely manage PCs over the network from a central IT console, even if they are powered down or have nonfunctioning operating systems. |
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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor |
Get up to 40% performance improvement and greater energy efficiency8 that enables lower power costs and quiet operations, with support for Energy Star* compliance9. |
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64-bit processing |
The Intel® Core™2 Duo processor helps position your user base for the future of business software. High execution performance and 64-bit architecture prepare you as more mainstream applications become 64-bit capable.^ |
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Better business PCs for Windows Vista*
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¹ Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) requires the computer system to have an Intel® AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection. Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require modifications of implementation of new business processes. For more information, see www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt/.
² Charles Le Grand and Mark Salamasick. "Case Studies with Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology: An Analysis of Early Testing of Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology in Large IT Departments."
³ Results shown are from the 2007 EDS Case Studies with Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology, by LeGrand and Salamasick. 3rd party audit commissioned by Intel, of various enterprise IT environments. The studies compare test environments of Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology equipped PCs vs non-Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ technology environments. Tested PCs were in multiple OS and power states to mirror a typical working environment. Actual results may vary. The study is available at www.intel.com/cd/business/enterprise/emea/eng/vpro/index.htm and www.eds.com.
4 Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT), Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT), and Intel® 64 architecture require a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, enabling software and/or operating system, device drivers and applications designed for these features. Performance will vary depending on your configuration. Contact your vendor for more information.
5 Performance measured Intel® Core™2 Duo desktop processors compared to Intel® Pentium® D Processor 805 on SPECint_base2000 and SPECint_rate_base2000(2 copies.) Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/performance/ for more information.
6 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology requires a motherboard with the Intel® 82801FR (ICH6R), Intel 82801GR (ICH7R), ICH8R or ICH8DO I/O Controller Hub System. The system must also have the RAID controller in the BIOS enabled and the Intel Matrix Storage Technology software driver installed. Please consult your system vendor for more information.
7 Requirements for Remote Configuration: Intel AMT must be shipped “on” by OEM (by request only), PC on the wire (no wireless), Local management agent factory installed or loaded over LAN (Intel SCS agent or enabled ISV agent), Network configured for Dynamic IP Mode (DHCP)
8 Performance measured Intel® Core™2 Duo desktop processors compared to Intel® Pentium® D Processor 805 on SPECint_base2000 and SPECint_rate_base2000(2 copies.) Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/performance for more information. SPECxx are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information.
Δ Intel® Matrix Storage Technology requires a motherboard with the Intel® 82801FR (ICH6R), Intel 82801GR (ICH7R), ICH8R or ICH8DO I/O Controller Hub System. The system must also have the RAID controller in the BIOS enabled and the Intel Matrix Storage Technology software driver installed. Please consult your system vendor for more information.
Φ Requirements for Remote Configuration: Intel AMT must be shipped "on" by OEM (by request only), PC on the wire (no wireless), Local management agent factory installed or loaded over LAN (Intel SCS agent or enabled ISV agent), Network configured for Dynamic IP Mode (DHCP)
9 Energy Star denotes a system level energy specification, defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, that relies upon all of the system's components, including processor, chipset, power supply, HDD, graphics controller and memory to meet the specification. For more information, see www.energystar.gov.
^ 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel® 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. Consult with your system vendor for more information.