4 Devices that caught our attention at HP’s new “Office of
the Future” Product Launch event
HP launched a slew of products at their “Office of the
Future” event last Friday. Based on HP’s understanding, “The Office of the Future is an
inspiring, exciting, and secure work environment that empowers an
organisation’s employees for success by giving them the technology capabilities
to be productive and creative effortlessly. It is not just a physical
workspace, but it also gives employees the flexibility, mobility and security
to choose how and where they want to work.” Their newly launched
business products are developed and designed with these visions in mind.
Future” event last Friday. Based on HP’s understanding, “The Office of the Future is an
inspiring, exciting, and secure work environment that empowers an
organisation’s employees for success by giving them the technology capabilities
to be productive and creative effortlessly. It is not just a physical
workspace, but it also gives employees the flexibility, mobility and security
to choose how and where they want to work.” Their newly launched
business products are developed and designed with these visions in mind.
Take
away your stereotype of ugly, heavy and bulky business machines. HP has
just redefined what a business computing device in the Office of the Future is. Here are
4 new devices that caught our attention.
away your stereotype of ugly, heavy and bulky business machines. HP has
just redefined what a business computing device in the Office of the Future is. Here are
4 new devices that caught our attention.
1. HP EliteBook x360
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| Lionel Ch’ng, Managing Director of HP Inc Singapore with the HP EliteBook x360 |
There are
reasons why the HP EliteBook x360 is the winner of 5 outstanding awards at
CES2017 this year. This business machine not only is packed with high
performing hardware, but it also weighs extremely light at a mere 1.3Kg.
Despite its thin and light design, this device still features the traditional
input ports (unlike the newer laptops from competitors), enabling a dongle free
experience for business users. It can also perform up to 16 hours of
continuous usage on a single full charge (based on HP’s battery testing
methods).
The EliteBook x360’s is very well designed.
The hardware is encased in a solid CNC aluminium unibody frame, which give
it its premium and sturdy vigour. Moreover, its thin display bezels also add on
to the overall beauty of the whole device.
The hardware is encased in a solid CNC aluminium unibody frame, which give
it its premium and sturdy vigour. Moreover, its thin display bezels also add on
to the overall beauty of the whole device.
As the name suggests, the HP EliteBook x360 is a versatile laptop that has the 360-degree
screen rotation capabilities. It is essential as part of the Office of the
Future set-up, allowing multiple user modes for the maximum productivity.
2. HP Pro x2 612 G2
The Pro x2
612 G2 is on the other hand, serves a different audience as compared to the
more conventional EliteBook x360. The Pro x2 612 G2 is a Windows 10 enabled
tablet device that has an optional magnetic keyboard that can be attached to
it. It is for the users who are always on the go, and wants to have quick access
to their PC whenever they are. It is particularly suited for creation and
collaboration, as its kickstand can be extended to 165-degrees for better touch
and stylus inking experience.
612 G2 is on the other hand, serves a different audience as compared to the
more conventional EliteBook x360. The Pro x2 612 G2 is a Windows 10 enabled
tablet device that has an optional magnetic keyboard that can be attached to
it. It is for the users who are always on the go, and wants to have quick access
to their PC whenever they are. It is particularly suited for creation and
collaboration, as its kickstand can be extended to 165-degrees for better touch
and stylus inking experience.
3. HP Z2 Mini Workstation
The HP Z2
Mini Workstation is a new generation of workstation that defies performance
expectations. This small form factor workstation was demonstrated to power 6 x
4K displays while running CAD applications at the same time! It is possibly the smallest desktop workstation that is
currently out in the market right now.
Mini Workstation is a new generation of workstation that defies performance
expectations. This small form factor workstation was demonstrated to power 6 x
4K displays while running CAD applications at the same time! It is possibly the smallest desktop workstation that is
currently out in the market right now.
Despite its
small form factor, it still features workstation class specifications. The HP Z2 Mini is
equipped with the latest Intel Xeon Processor delivering unprecedented performance, and even NVIDIA Quadro Pro Graphics for accelerated graphics and
model rendering.
small form factor, it still features workstation class specifications. The HP Z2 Mini is
equipped with the latest Intel Xeon Processor delivering unprecedented performance, and even NVIDIA Quadro Pro Graphics for accelerated graphics and
model rendering.
4. HP Elite Slice
The HP
Elite Slice is a great add-on to the meeting room in the Office of the Future.
It is designed for the modern workforce and is highly modular and configurable.
The HP Elite Slice firstly comes with a standard functional computer unit that
runs on the Windows 10 Operating System. It can be further enhanced by adding different
modules for it.
Elite Slice is a great add-on to the meeting room in the Office of the Future.
It is designed for the modern workforce and is highly modular and configurable.
The HP Elite Slice firstly comes with a standard functional computer unit that
runs on the Windows 10 Operating System. It can be further enhanced by adding different
modules for it.
For
example, if integrated speakers are required, an additional speaker module by
Bang and Olufsen can simply be installed by placing it the bottom of the main
unit. If there is a need to add optical disk capabilities, one can simply add
the ODD module. Other modules include the Collaboration cover for calls and
conferences, and Charging cover for wireless charging.
example, if integrated speakers are required, an additional speaker module by
Bang and Olufsen can simply be installed by placing it the bottom of the main
unit. If there is a need to add optical disk capabilities, one can simply add
the ODD module. Other modules include the Collaboration cover for calls and
conferences, and Charging cover for wireless charging.
Security DNA part of all new HP business
products
products
Understanding the needs of a secure environment
in the Office of the Future, HP has put in a lot of effort on the security of these new devices. They have integrated security features into every single layer of the computer system. With HP Sure Start Gen3, HP devices will only allow booting of OS in a safe and secure state. This invention also prevents malware from gaining access to the computer during runtime, and intelligently recovers the BIOS to a last known good configuration. The HP BIOSphere Gen3 on the other hand, adds an additional shield for the BIOS to prevent any compromise to system hardware.
in the Office of the Future, HP has put in a lot of effort on the security of these new devices. They have integrated security features into every single layer of the computer system. With HP Sure Start Gen3, HP devices will only allow booting of OS in a safe and secure state. This invention also prevents malware from gaining access to the computer during runtime, and intelligently recovers the BIOS to a last known good configuration. The HP BIOSphere Gen3 on the other hand, adds an additional shield for the BIOS to prevent any compromise to system hardware.
Physically, some HP products can also be equipped with the HP Sure View technology. These are integrated privacy screen which reduces 95% of visible light when the screen is viewed at an angle. This ensures that content can only seen by the actual user, and increases privacy and the security of important data that is presented on the screen. The Sure View feature can even be turned on or off for the optimal user experience.
Of course, there are many other security features on the new HP products such as HP WorkWise, HP Client Security Suite Gen3, HP Secure Erase, etc. You can find out more here http://www8.hp.com/sg/en/campaign/computersecurity/index.html
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