Businesses have become more dependent on their hardware each year as their businesses undergo an ever-increasing digital transformation. The shift to hybrid work during the pandemic has further increased the importance of IT to economic success. But while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have been caught up in this trend just as much as larger ones, their ability to implement necessary hardware upgrades is more financially constrained. Your choices should prioritize devices that are built to last so that maximum utility can be gained from purchased IT equipment over the longest period of time.
It goes far beyond simply ensuring that computer purchases offer the most functionality for the money and are sourced from well-known brands. Computer hardware generally has a useful life of three to five years and should provide the best possible performance during that time. Hardware must not only provide the performance and functionality to run contemporary applications, but also accommodate emerging work patterns. More importantly, it must be able to withstand current and emerging cyber threats, which are constantly evolving and increasing in sophistication.
The right PC for the job
The change in the nature of work from being primarily on-premises to hybrid models means that employees now use a much wider range of devices than ever before. Gone are the days when a standard desktop configuration could be deployed on everyone's desktop, with a long-guaranteed fixed specification so administrators always knew what they were managing. Now, while some employees will remain in the office, many will split their time between home and work, some will be primarily on the road, and some may even operate almost exclusively from home. It may even be necessary to onboard new employees remotely.
Although you can no longer apply a "one size fits all" approach, you can still unify within a family of systems that offer a trusted set of features. By standardizing on Intel vPro®-based devices, an Intel® Evo™ design platform ensures your fleet will share key features including performance, connectivity, manageability, upgrade methods, and security. For example, the Dell Latitude 7420 and 7430 laptops offer basic performance that can be upgraded for more demanding workloads, as well as advanced features.
The Dell Latitude 7420 and 7430 with Intel vPro® technology, an Intel® Evo™ design, deliver trusted hardware-enhanced security, enterprise-grade performance, efficient remote management, reliability, and stability. The platform also promises consistent system responsiveness, long battery life, and state-of-the-art comprehensive connectivity. Both Dell devices have a 2-in-1 form factor, with touch screen and folding hinge, providing flexible use for employees who need to hot desk, work on the go, present and search for information in a tablet configuration.
For organizations that need a mix of desktops and laptops, Intel vPro® and Intel® Evo™ design features are also available on desktops. For example, the Dell OptiPlex 7000 series is available in a wide range of form factors, from micro and small form factors to all-in-ones, huddle space solutions, and mid-towers. Virtually any computing need can be met, from tiny, discrete systems to power systems for the most demanding workloads. These systems can be managed with Intel vPro®, Intel® Evo™ Design laptops as part of a common fleet.
This is a fundamentally valuable feature, as keeping systems in good working order and running smoothly will extend their useful life as much as possible. Eventually, all hardware becomes obsolete, but much of it may fall out of use before then because the operating system and software weren't updated, damaged by malware, or the device itself wasn't fixed in the event of a hardware failure. hardware. Intel vPro®, an Intel® Evo™ design eases this process by providing a common interface for management. For example, the Dell Command Intel vPro® Out of Band Console, with its compatibility with Intel vPro®, an Intel® Evo™ design, can remotely manage a variety of disparate devices. This allows remote check-in and check-out of employees who never make it to the head office.
Safety and durability
Security is another central feature to maintain system availability. Intel vPro®, a design of Intel® Evo™, provides built-in hardware security out of the box, including Intel Hardware Shield. This provides protection against hardware-based malware, allowing devices to be easily and cleanly rebooted if compromised. Along with these built-in features, the system can use AI to detect new threats as they emerge. Coupled with remote management, a further continuous improvement in security is possible as threats are detected on devices, whether they are on a local network or connected remotely. Thus, an Intel vPro®, an Intel® Evo™ Design always has the latest protection against cyberattacks.
Keeping systems running in the event of hardware failure is also critical. Upgrading an entire system when a single component fails is a waste of resources and also defeats sustainability goals. Although functional integration has made this more difficult, even portable systems can be made in such a way that they are repairable. Purchasing one of these increases the ability to run the systems longer. Dell laptops are also among independent hardware repairmen for being designed to be easier to repair than most other brands. Dell's commitment to sustainability goes back many years and supports this installation. Dell even pioneered the use of augmented reality to help this process with its AR assistant.
With the growing importance of IT in creating value and enabling a distributed workforce to operate effectively as a team, ensuring hardware is based on the correct platform is paramount. Customer systems must remain healthy, usable, and fully operational for as long as possible. Selecting devices based on Intel vPro®, an Intel® Evo™ design, like those from Dell's extended line, can help deliver the best possible service. In this way, companies can get the most sustainable service from their IT investment.
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