What is Intel® vPro™ technology?
Intel® vPro™ technology is a set of features built into a PC’s motherboard and other hardware. Intel® vPro™ is a combination of processor technologies, hardware enhancements, management features, and security technologies that allow remote access to the PC (including monitoring, maintenance, and management) independently of the state of the operating system (OS) or power state of the PC.
Intel® vPro Technology is “IT” embedded into the HW platform. Intel® vPro™ technology is a platform brand enabling business-class PCs with new capabilities to help address the needs and requirements faced by business today. Intel® vPro™ technology comprises a processor, chipset, networking, Intel AMT and other components working together to enable enhanced remote management capabilities for PCs. With Intel AMT a feature of Intel® vPro™ technology, IT personnel can use a third-party manageability and/or security software controller to collect inventory information, remotely diagnose problems, and provide many types of service remotely even to PCs that are turned off or have an inoperable OS. Administrators can also better protect individual PCs and the network from threats.
