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Intel this week announced the launch of its second generation Core vPro processor family intended for business. Built around Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture, these latest vPro chips also come with several security features baked into the platform, including a so-called 3G 'poison pill' option that gives users the ability to disable a lost or stolen laptop to keep prying eyes from seeing sensitive documents.
The new chips will be used in laptops, convertible tablets, desktops, and all-in-one (AIO) PCs, including those from Dell, Fujitsu, HP, and Lenovo, Intel said.
"Providing the right combination of technologies at the right time, the new Intel Core vPro processor family continues Intel's advancement in performance, security, and management," said Rich Echevarria, vice president, Intel Architecture Group. "Possibly more critical, it readies businesses for major changes to come in such areas as desktop virtualization, cloud computing, and the complementary relationship between PCs and the growing variety of other computing devices."
Also included in the vPro platform is Intel's new Identity Protection Technology (IPT) scheme. IPT is integrated into select second generation Intel Core and Core vPro processors and helps prevent phishing attacks. It does this by generating a new six-digit numerical password every 30 seconds to ensure only authorized access.
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