In a groundbreaking announcement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Intel has taken a significant leap forward in AI-driven computing for the business sector. The launch of the new Intel vPro® platform marks a pivotal moment, extending the advantages of AI-powered PCs to commercial clients across various industries.
This innovative move is set to redefine PC experiences for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the public sector, including educational institutions, and edge computing environments.
Powering the Future with Intel’s Latest Processors
At the heart of this transformation are the Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, equipped with optional built-in Intel® Arc™ GPUs, and the cutting-edge Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. These processors are designed to deliver unparalleled performance, enhanced power efficiency, and superior AI acceleration capabilities. With a focus on supporting everyday applications and unlocking new AI experiences, the Intel Core Ultra processors are poised to revolutionize commercial computing.
The introduction of the Intel Arc GPU is a game-changer, offering up to double the graphics performance of its predecessors. It brings advanced features like AI and ray tracing to the forefront of modern software requirements. Additionally, the inclusion of a new dedicated OEM-enabled Intel Arc Pro workstation graphics driver ensures optimized performance across a wide range of creative, design, and engineering software.
The Intel vPro Platform: A New Era of Business Computing
The Intel vPro platform is built on Intel’s renowned power and performance leadership, providing a foundation that is productive, secure, manageable, and stable for commercial computing needs. Key highlights include:
- Productivity Boost: Leveraging the latest processors and technologies, the Intel vPro platform enhances user productivity significantly, with gains of up to 47% in office application productivity compared to three-year-old PCs.
- Advanced Security: The platform features enhanced Intel® Threat Detection Technology, utilizing the new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for efficient anomaly detection and reduced power consumption. The Intel® Silicon Security Engine ensures system firmware authentication, protecting against lower-level cyber threats.
- Streamlined Manageability: Intel® Device Discovery offers a new avenue for cloud-based tools to gather necessary PC information. Intel® Device Health with VMware and Eclypsium provides IT organizations with insights into fleet patching requirements and end-to-end device management. Intel’s commitment to hardware-based remote management further strengthens this aspect.
- Guaranteed Stability: The Intel Stable IT Program ensures that IT organizations can deploy with confidence after a single qualification process. The platform also guarantees compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11, backed by a strong developer program ensuring 99.7% application compatibility on Windows 11.
An additional benefit of the Intel vPro platform is its focus on sustainability throughout the PC product lifecycle. With 94% of Intel vPro devices rated EPEAT Silver or better, and the platform’s remote repair capabilities reducing carbon emissions significantly, Intel is setting a new standard in eco-friendly business computing.
Why This Matters
The introduction of the AI PC through the Intel vPro platform is set to fundamentally transform how organizations utilize their PCs. Intel’s AI PC Acceleration Program, featuring over 300 AI-accelerated features tailored for commercial collaboration, productivity, content creation, and accessibility, ensures these advancements are optimized to run best on Intel. As businesses worldwide strive for greater efficiency and innovation, Intel’s latest offerings at MWC 2024 signify a monumental shift towards an AI-enhanced future in computing.
Harnessing the power of Intel’s newest processors and the vPro platform, businesses are now equipped to unlock new levels of productivity and creativity, setting the stage for unprecedented advancements in commercial computing.
