Intel launched a new platform called vPro for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered enterprise PCs at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 on Tuesday. This new enterprise-focused platform is a cloud-based system that leverages artificial intelligence to improve organizational workflows. The company claims that the platform will provide better security, more tools for IT to remotely manage and repair devices, extensive artificial intelligence capabilities, and greater stability. More than 100 laptops, 2-in-1s, desktops and entry-level workstations from various brands will receive the Intel vPro platform this year.
The Intel vPro platform is built on its latest Intel Core Ultra processors with Arc GPU and Intel Core 14th Generation processors. The tech giant updated its enterprise portfolio with new platforms, announcing that it is working with more than 100 software vendors, Windows 11 and the Copilot team to bring new AI experiences to business-oriented PCs. To provide this functionality, the platform will utilize the CPU, GPU and NPU (Neural Processing Unit) on the device. For PCs equipped with 14th-generation processors, their performance hybrid architecture will be used to maximize computing space to bring artificial intelligence applications and multi-tasking.
Regarding the features and benefits of the new Intel vPro platform, the company said the device will increase productivity in office applications by 47% compared to a three-year-old PC. Security is also a big focus for the platform. Intel Threat Detection Technology will leverage the new NPU to improve the efficiency of anomaly detection. It is also able to detect such instances while consuming less power than older devices. In addition, the new engine will verify system firmware to add another layer of security against cyber threats.
Diagnosing, managing, and remediating issues remotely is also easy with the Intel vPro platform. A new feature called “Device Discovery” will allow cloud-based tools to quickly receive the necessary information to start appropriate operations on the PC. More tools have been added to help IT teams understand the device fleet to check for patching needs and provide end-to-end device management.
Finally, stability is another area of focus for Intel. The new platform helps IT organizations easily deploy tools and transition operating system builds without facing any compatibility issues or server-based delays.