As the economy begins to recover, many SMBs are once again looking to update their PCs. Typical uses for PCs go beyond number-crunching and word-processing to encompass multiple business applications as well as intensive video and audio applications. Hence performance is key for SMBs. However, SMBs are still keenly focused on the bottom line. PCs built with 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors and IntelÆ Desktop Executive Series Boards ? business products specifically designed for better manageability, security and power efficiency ? offer a compelling proposition: Resellers can supply their SMB customers with business PCs that satisfy demanding performance requirements and reduce operating expenses.

The Latest IntelÆ Core vPro Processors: Key Features

The 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors include a new microarchitecture that delivers greater performance and energy efficiency than the previous generation of IntelÆ Core i5 and IntelÆ Core i7 processors. These latest IntelÆ processors include a new level of graphics integration ? the graphics processing unit is integrated into the processor core. As a result, the 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors deliver a superior visual experience and improved graphics performance.

Businesses update their PC assets to realize benefits of 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro Processors:

• IntelÆ HD Graphics delivers a boost in performance of graphics-intensive applications, and enables intelligent power sharing to match performance to your customers’ needs.
• IntelÆ Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 delivers higher levels of CPU and intelligent, energy-efficient performance.
• IntelÆ Quick Sync Video technology offers significant performance increases and advanced media capabilities such as real-time editing and sync-on-the-go and enables fast media processing.
• IntelÆ AES New Instructions (IntelÆ AES-NI) speeds up data encryption/decryption, improving user productivity.
• IntelÆ Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) boosts performance of intensive applications such as audio processing, video editing, financial services analysis and engineering software.
• IntelÆ Hyper-Threading Technology enables each processor core to run two tasks at the same time, allowing smart multitasking.
• IntelÆ Anti-Theft Technology secures laptops by locking down lost or stolen PCs; the technology effectively renders PCs useless by turning them into “bricks” based on administrator-defined triggers and conditions.

Security and Manageability provided by IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series

For resellers looking to provide customers with value yet powerful PCs, the 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors and IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series are an ideal combination. IntelÆ Executive Series Boards feature built-in manageability and security so resellers can provide customers with reliable PCs for business that are less expensive to maintain and operate than PCs built with previous generations of boards. Among the key features is hardware-based KVM remote control that enables help desk personnel to control, diagnose and fix PCs remotely. The out-of- band KVM allows support staff to remotely install an OS if necessary. Another feature is data protection with built-in redundant array of independent disks (RAID). In addition, IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series include the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that is designed to protect PCs by shielding unencrypted keys and authentication information from software-based attacks.

Business Benefits for Customers and Resellers

PCs built with 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors and IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series products deliver the following benefits to SMBs:

• Improved productivity
• Reduced costs
• Enhanced security

For resellers, 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors and IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series products offer the perfect combination to help increase profitability by growing revenue and increasing service efficiency.

Better performance. Better security. Better ROI. Three reasons why 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors and IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series are better together.

Next Steps

For more information about 2nd Generation IntelÆ Core vPro processors visit this information page. To learn more about IntelÆ Desktop Boards Executive Series visit www.intelbettertogether.com.