tech2 News Staff

Intel Corporation has announced the availability of its 6th Generation Intel Core vPro processor family. The latest iteration of Intel Core vPro processors addresses the security and productivity demands of large businesses with authentication security for 2 in 1s, Ultrabooks, All-in-Ones and the latest desktops.

To address the issue of hackers breaking into PCs by misused or stolen credentials, Intel is previewing a new security innovation called Intel Authenticate for businesses to begin internally testing and qualifying. Intel Authenticate is a hardware-enhanced, multifactor authentication solution that strengthens identity protection on the PC.

Intel Authenticate verifies identities by using a combination of up to three hardened factors at the same time: "something you know," such as a personal identification number; "something you have," including a mobile phone; and "something you are," like a fingerprint. IT can choose from multiple hardened factors of authentication that are based on company policies, and no longer has to rely solely on employees remembering complicated passwords2. Intel Authenticate is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10, and is available for customers to preview.

Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Panasonic and Toshiba are all releasing enterprise-ready devices featuring the new Intel processors.

Intel is also introducing updates to Intel Unite for a smarter and more connected way to meet in the workplace. It includes extended display capabilities so meeting participants no longer need to search for the right adapter or dongle. Both onsite and remote attendees can more easily and securely view and interact with content in real time. Employees can instantly start meetings using new or existing displays or projectors. Auto-disconnect and integration of Skype for Business offer customers a seamless meeting experience.

For small businesses, Intel is offering Intel Small Business Advantage (Intel SBA), a solution to help small business owners protect and grow their company. It provides small business owners with an easy and centralized way to connect and share information coupled with automatic security and maintenance updates. Intel SBA includes collaboration features, such as chat and file share, coupled with security capabilities, like the USB blocker, to help keep small business owners in control of their data.