Intel News

**FEED** · 03-07-11, 04:30 PM

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Bring New Security Features to Protect Data and Identities

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Intel Core™ vPro™ processor-based PCs provide the performance and capabilities to reshape business computing to address desktop virtualization, client-aware cloud computing and the PC's complementary relationship with the growing variety of other computing devices.
A 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ i5 processor can speed up business applications by 60 percent, multitasking by 100 percent and data encryption 300 percent.
Intel has further simplified IT's job by completely automating Intel vPro Technology set-up and by enhancing the capabilities of Intel ® Keyboard-Video-Mouse Remote Control.
ntel® Anti-Theft Technology Ver. 3.0 protects data on missing PCs with 3G "poison pill" and GPS, while new Intel® Identity Protection Technology helps protect against identity theft.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Mar. 7, 2011 – Bringing industry leading security and manageability, and better, more flexible performance to business computing, Intel Corporation today unveiled its newest family of business processors. The new 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family features the performance and capabilities of Intel's new microarchitecture, enhancements to Intel® vPro™ technology and new security features, including a 3G "poison pill" option to help protect a PC's data.

Computer makers around the world, including Dell, Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo, are introducing new laptop, convertible-tablet, desktop and all-in-one PCs for businesses based on the new Intel Core vPro processors.

"Businesses face numerous challenges today, but also opportunities in the wealth of new technologies that are helping workers be more productive, businesses to be more creative and IT to be more innovative," said Rick Echevarria, vice president, Intel Architecture Group, and general manager, Business Client Platform Division. "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. 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."

Performance Matters
To take full advantage of emerging innovation, the new Core vPro processors offer the increased performance of Intel's new microarchitecture, enhanced Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and new Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX). Compared to a 3-year-old Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, a new Intel® Core™ vPro™ i5 processor speeds up business applications by 60 percent, multitasking by 100 percent and data encryption by 300 percent.1

"This kind performance equates to enormous promise for the PC, for example, as the 'hub' for the varied combination of tablets, smart phones, netbooks and operating systems filling our pockets and briefcases," said Echevarria. "The new Core vPro processor family has the capacity to offload tasks or even better share them to get the most from companion devices. With such performance, the PC could be a service provider, coordinating encryption, virus scanning, near transparent syncs and remote control."

Protecting Data on Missing Laptops
To provide stronger defense against the problem of laptop theft and data loss, Intel today introduced Intel® Anti-Theft Technology Ver. 3.0 (AT 3.0), included on all 2nd generation Intel Core and Core vPro processors.

Previous versions of Intel Anti-Theft Technology enabled authorized IT or service personnel to send a coded "poison pill" over the Internet to completely disable a lost or stolen computer and help prevent access to its encrypted data and deter theft. New Intel AT 3.0 enables the poison pill to be sent as an encrypted, authenticated SMS message by an authorized administrator over a 3G cellular network as well within moments after a missing laptop is turned on. When recovered, the PC can be similarly re-activated with another message. Its new Locator Beacon capability gives authorities the ability to pinpoint a missing laptop using GPS technology on select 3G modems.

Finally, the new Intel AT 3.0 standby protection feature helps protect encrypted PCs that go missing in the vulnerable standby state (S3). When awakened, the new standby protection feature can change normal procedure to require an encryption login, which is much more secure than the usual username and password.

Drying Up the Ol' Phishing Hole
New Intel® Identity Protection Technology (IPT), which is integrated into select 2nd generation Intel Core and Core vPro processors, helps stymie phishing attacks aimed at gaining unlawful access to corporate, e-banking, e-commerce and other secure sites. IPT supplements normal password procedures by generating a new six-digit numerical password every 30 seconds to help ensure only authorized access.

Symantec and VASCO are the first to use this technology to provide easy-to-use, secure communications between PCs, and businesses and e-commerce sites.

Making IT Simpler
The 2nd generation Intel Core vPro processors also help make IT simpler with the new Host-Based Configuration feature that completely automates the process of setting up the vPro functions on new computers. Now even thousands of computers can be configured simultaneously in a couple of minutes.

Intel's Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) Remote Control feature now enables a remote technician to see the worker's screen presentation in higher resolutions to accommodate HD video and screen sizes.

Visually Smart Performance for the New Office
When a workload requires extra performance, the enhanced Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 steps up processor speeds beyond their rated frequency by analyzing temperature and power consumption. New Intel AVX improves the performance of computing-intensive applications, such as image manipulation, audio/video processing, scientific simulations, financial analytics, and 3-D modeling and analysis.

To meet the growing dominance of video as the potential heir to traditional white papers, product briefs and slide presentations, the new processor family integrates Intel® HD Graphics and advanced media processing into its entire line, eliminating the need for separate graphical processing units for performance-intensive graphical applications.

Also the Intel® Quick Sync Video feature doubles the speed of creating DVDs or Blu-ray* discs, editing and converting video files into other formats over the preceding generation of Intel Core vPro processors.

Intel vPro Technology Expands Into New Realms
The soon-to-be-released Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 product family will bring all of the advances of Intel's new microarchitecture to entry-level workstations. It is the first entry-level workstation platform to integrate professional-level graphics onto the processor, enabling visual and 3-D graphics capabilities previously only available with separate graphics cards. Intel is also extending support for Intel® vPro™ technology to these workstations.

In addition to workstations and servers, Intel® vPro Technology also can be found in a variety of innovative applications beyond PCs, such as retail, digital signage and banking devices. With features such as Intel® Active Management Technology 7.0 built-in, 2nd generation Intel Core vPro i5 and i7, and Intel® Xeon® E3 processors, embedded customers are able to manage multiple devices from a single host station, which enables them to troubleshoot problems real-time and effectively lower costs for manual checks.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Intel, Core, vPro, Xeon and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Comparing Intel® Core™ i5-2520M processor based laptops to theoretical installed base of Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7250. Business productivity claims based on SYSmark* 2007. Multitasking claims based on PCMark Vantage. Security workload consists of SiSoftware Sandra* 2010 - AES256 CPU Cryptographic subtest measures CPU performance while executing Advanced Encryption Standard encryption and decryption algorithm. Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors.

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**FEED** · 03-08-11, 06:30 PM

Today Intel announced Intel® Expressway Cloud Access 360 at Cloud Connect. This software provides cloud account provisioning, federated single sign-on into software as a service, two-factor authentication using one-time password soft tokens and context-based access control leveraging Intel® Identity Protection Technology clients. Cloud connectivity for applications and data is delivered through SAML, OAuth, OpenID and XACML standards. Nordic Edge’s Opacus, an on-demand identity as a service solution, extends this service to small- and medium-sized businesses. L & T InfoTech, Acumen Solutions, FinancialForce.com and Qontext are using the solution to help customers move beyond tightly controlled private clouds to a model where enterprise-class security can be applied to public cloud platforms.

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**FEED** · 03-09-11, 05:30 PM

Intel’s Remastered exhibition is an exciting look at the relationship between art and technology. Using the latest technologies, artists will reinterpret some of the most famous and influential pieces of art from our history. From an interactive installation of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night to a 2nd Generation Intel Core processor-powered 3D moving image of Turner’s The Great Western Railway, Intel recreated the classics to show how people can use the latest technology to create stunning visual images.

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**FEED** · 03-09-11, 11:30 PM

Brings Schools Effective, Affordable PC Technology as Part of Intel Learning Series;
First PC Deployment of 158,000 to Improve Learning for Students in Argentina

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and SANTA CLARA, CALIF. – March 10, 2011: Today, Lenovo and Intel Corporation announced the Lenovo Classmate+ PC, a purpose-built laptop designed to improve learning for students in grades K-8.

The Lenovo Classmate+ provides schools an affordable, child-friendly complete hardware and software solution. Based on the Intel Learning Series reference design, the PC will come pre-loaded with the Intel Learning Series software suite, specialized educational software and a variety of teaching resources. This spring, the Organization of Ibero-American States will  deploy the first wave of 158,000 Lenovo Classmate+ laptops as part of its Conectar Igualdad 1:1 computing program, which will equip students throughout the country with PC technology.

“As the fastest-growing PC company in education, we are committed to creating education solutions that improve schools' efficiency, as well as leading initiatives to evaluate how technology can measurably improve learning outcomes,” said Michael Schmedlen, director of Worldwide Education, Lenovo. “Our work with Intel to offer products like the Lenovo Classmate+ PC will create more opportunities for K-8 administrators, teachers and students to realize the benefits of technology-enriched 1:1 learning experiences.”

“Lenovo is the first multi-national company to offer the Intel Learning Series classmate PC for the global education market,” said Kapil Wadhera, General Manager, Education Markets Platforms Group, Intel. “We are thrilled to welcome Lenovo to the Intel Learning Series Alliance and to work with them to extend the platforms availability to benefit more students and teachers around the world.”

Intel Learning Series Momentum Continues
Since its introduction, more than 3 million Intel-powered classmate PCs have shipped globally. The Lenovo Classmate+ laptop is designed for how children learn, based upon years of Intel’s ethnographic research in education and Lenovo’s heritage in this segment. The PC combines a modern design with ruggedness, full PC functionality and enhanced performance. The configurations pass rigorous testing with their drop-resistant exteriors and spill-resistant keyboards.

The Lenovo Classmate+ PC offers a full computing experience, equipped with an Intel® Atom™ processor, Ethernet and WiFi Internet connectivity, Windows 7 operating system and high-capacity storage up to 250 GB or solid state drive options. It also comes with a 10.1 inch LED backlit screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, multiple USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader to support viewing multimedia.

Lenovo Launches Learning Environment to Rewrite Technology-Lead Curriculums
The new Classmate+ PC is a part of Lenovo’s new Learning Environment, a model for how technology in education works in a classroom and 1:1 environment. The Lenovo Learning Environment, which is located in the company’s Customer Innovation Center at its U.S. headquarters in Morrisville, N.C., provides a place to evaluate educational technology, offers professional development resources for teachers and serves as a feedback lab for students testing Lenovo PCs.

Pricing and Availability1
The Lenovo Classmate+ PC is available immediately worldwide to qualified education and government customers through Lenovo sales representatives and channel partners. The price of the Classmate+ PC will vary in each market based on regional taxes, tariffs and configuration options.

About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo’s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

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About the Intel Learning Series
The Intel Learning Series brings together a strong ecosystem of PC manufacturers, operating system vendors, education service providers, content and software providers to deliver a complete, end-to-end education solution. It offers marketing tools, training, online exposure and a forum for its members to share resources and find common opportunities. More than 300 members in 60 countries are developing applications, peripherals and services optimized for the Learning Series. For more information about the Intel Learning Series, visit www.intellearningseries.com.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

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**FEED** · 03-10-11, 09:30 AM

Lenovo and Intel announced the Lenovo Classmate+ PC, on the heels of Lenovo’s inclusion into the Intel Learning Series Alliance. Based on Intel’s classmate PC reference design, the new Classmate+ PCs will be purpose-built laptops designed to improve learning for students in grades K-8. Based upon Intel’s extensive ethnographic research in education and Lenovo’s heritage in this segment, the PC combines a modern child-friendly design with ruggedness, full PC functionality and enhanced performance. For more information please see the classmate PC press kit.

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**FEED** · 03-10-11, 04:00 PM

Following its recent launch, Intel’s Thunderbolt technology has gotten yet another endorsement, this time from leading camera maker Canon. Hiroo Edakubo, Group Executive of Canon’s Video Products Group stated, "We are excited about Thunderbolt technology and feel it will bring new levels of performance and simplicity to the video creation market." Canon joins a growing list of companies looking to build products using Thunderbolt technology. For more information about Thunderbolt, visit the Thunderbolt technology page.

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**FEED** · 03-10-11, 07:30 PM

United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Ambassador Charlene Barshevsky were on hand in Washington, D.C. as Intel’s top lawyers recently accepted The Pro Bono Institute 2011 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award.  PBI recognized Intel for its leadership in pro bono, a commitment that includes support for issues ranging from special education advocacy and domestic violence counseling to representing low-income entrepreneurs and staffing entertainment law matters.

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**FEED** · 03-11-11, 01:30 PM

Before you head out for Spring Break, pack your netbook or laptop with these handy travel apps from  Intel AppUpSM center. Arrivalguides To Go has 400 destination guides packed with restaurants, sightseeing, maps and more. All guides are updated frequently and the app automatically updates guides to the latest version every time users sign on. For a limited time, this app can be downloaded for free (regularly $11.99). Travelocity’s free app features the latest flight and hotel deals. Heading to the outdoors? Find campgrounds, RV parks and related services online or offline using Camp and RV.

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**FEED** · 03-14-11, 07:50 AM

CAIRO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 14, 2011 – Intel Corporation, through its standalone business entity Intel Mobile Communications, today announced that it has acquired most of the assets of SySDSoft, a privately held software company based in Cairo and hired approximately 100 of the company’s electrical engineers and computer scientists. SySDSoft designs state-of-the-art IP solutions in the software stack and physical layer domain, and RF/analog circuits embedded in mobile platforms.

“The acquisition of engineering and design talent from an Egypt-based company in the field of cutting-edge wireless and communication technology is the first of its kind for Intel in the Middle East,” said Arvind Sodhani, president, Intel Capital and executive vice president, Intel. “The acquisition shows Intel’s continued long-term strategic commitment to the region and its appreciation of its young, growing talent pool.”

SySDSoft’s solutions enhance Intel Mobile Communications’ existing multi-communications portfolio, specifically accelerating its 4G LTE efforts with the addition of leading software development and design capabilities. Intel Mobile Communications is an integral part of Intel’s strategy to accelerate always-connected computing platforms founded on energy-efficient performance, Internet connectivity and security, and spanning a variety of device and market segments, including laptops, cars, smart phones, tablets and TVs.

“As we enter an era of multi-communication broadband solutions, Intel’s products and technologies will be important to our vision of billions of connected devices,” said Dr. Hermann Eul, president of Intel Mobile Communications. “Intel is making the necessary investments to further enhance its existing world-class wireless product portfolio and to offer the most reliable platforms to our customers that will work seamlessly across a range of global networks. The acquisition supports this strategy and we believe that SySDSoft’s proven and experienced engineering team, combined with Intel Mobile Communications’ existing wireless strength, positions us well for continued growth in LTE.”

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

About Intel Mobile Communications
Intel Mobile Communications develops and markets innovative semiconductor products and solutions for wireless communications leveraging its unique advantages in the areas of RF, Mixed Signal/power management, monolithic integration and comprehensive know-how in cellular software and systems. Intel Mobile Communications targets the fast growing market segments of smart phones, connected devices (e.g. tablets, USB dongles, mobile PCs, M2M), and ultra-low-cost/entry phones. Its roadmap is focused to provide the most cost-effective 2G/3G single-chip platforms for ULC phones up to entry-level smart phones and to offer best-in-class 3G/4G slim modem and RF solutions for mid-to high-end smart phones and connected devices. Intel Mobile Communication has formerly been a division of Infineon Technologies AG, called Wireless Solutions (WLS). Early in 2011, Intel Corporation completed the acquisition of the WLS business of Infineon with more than 3,500 employees worldwide.

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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**FEED** · 03-15-11, 12:30 PM

The Open NAND Flash Interface (ONFI) Working Group, the organization dedicated to simplifying integration of NAND Flash memory into consumer electronic devices, computing platforms and industrial systems, has introduced the new ONFI 3.0 standard. Intel supports the new specification, which will enable a new class of high-performance SSDs by doubling the current NAND interface transfer rates to 400 megabytes per second.

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