Just like Superman, IT administrators are normally invisible but always arrive in the nick of time when things get hot.
To make life easier for these corporate superheroes, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is introducing new ESPRIMO professional PCs with the latest Intel vPro technology to coincide with the Intel launch.
Made in Augsburg, Germany, the small form factor ESPRIMO E5916 and ESPRIMO P5916 microtower also feature several in-house developments from Fujitsu Siemens Computers that enhance system manageability, security and energy efficiency.
To keep IT infrastructure running as smoothly as possible, IT managers need systems that are above all easy to administer. Ideally, all pertinent client data is compiled centrally, software uploads proceed even when systems are shut down, effective protection against viruses and unauthorised access is always in place, and the repair functions can be controlled from the data centre. The Intel vPro-based ESPRIMO E5916 and ESPRIMO P5916 cover all these bases, also offering a number of additional features to further simplify IT administration. In combination with the Intel vPro technology, for example the DeskView manageability solution from Fujitsu Siemens Computers makes it possible to update software even when a PC is switched off. The fact that an on-site administrator is no longer required to debug a system also means considerably reduced time and resource requirements.
"Since desktop PCs remain unrivalled for the standard applications used by office employees, our development and production departments continually improve the systems they use," explained Andrew Tsobanoglou, Product Manager - Professional Products at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "So we`re delighted to be able to deliver many of the valuable features we have developed alongside Intel`s latest technology in the new ESPRIMO PCs, such as DeskView Load. A solution we created to make those extensive initial on-site installations a thing of the past."
"By significantly easing the control and maintenance of client systems while at the same time improving security functions, Intel vPro technology helps save substantial time and money on administration," added Richard Curran, Director of Intel`s Digital Enterprise Group in EMEA. "The ESPRIMO PCs, developed in Germany by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, bring the benefits of Intel vPro technology to customers in a compelling package and allow us to jointly offer even more added value."
Slashing installation, administration costs
The DeskView Load application, another development to come out of Fujitsu Siemens Computers` Augsburg facilities, allows PCs to be pre-configured at the factory and delivered with custom software packages already installed. Quick and efficient driver installation is just one of the benefits of such extraordinarily customer-oriented computers. With specially developed provisioning, all systems can be activated during the roll-out phase with a single password. DeskView Load, meanwhile, cuts the initial installation time to around one-fifth of what was previously required. The DeskView solution simplifies inventory, asset and patch management. And together with Altiris, Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers a solid basis for administering heterogeneous platforms.
Security: everything on one card
The ESPRIMO E5916 and ESPRIMO P5916 deliver a range of enhanced security features. Viruses and harmful attacks are identified more quickly, regardless of the operating system, and anti-virus updates are distributed much faster than in the past, arriving at individual PCs even when they are switched off. With SmartCase, another in-house development, Fujitsu Siemens Computers also offers a straightforward approach to preventing unauthorised access to sensitive data. All passwords are saved on a SmartCard, which as a result is the only "key" to the PC.
Higher performance, lower power consumption
Energy efficiency is an increasingly important IT infrastructure issue. So, in addition to Intel`s energy-saving features, Fujitsu Siemens Computers also offers a number of other clever tools that lower power consumption - and therefore costs. The switched monitor outlet, for example, automatically turns off the monitor when the PC is shut down, while the "power scheme silent" function curtails processor output (and power use) during periods of reduced workloads.
Technical highlights:
* iQ965 chipset with Intel vPro technology
* Intel Core 2 Duo processor
* Slots: 2x PCI, 1x PCI Express, 1x PCI Express x16
* 3 / 6 drive bays (DVDRW incl.)
* Ready for Microsoft Windows VISTA
* Switched Monitor Outlet
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a strategic focus on next-generation mobility and dynamic data centre products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the services division extending coverage up to 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. To meet international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.
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