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Computing performance is critical in business. We explore why PCs with Intel vPro technology are smooth operators.

A key requirement for any computer system is that it is up to the tasks it is required to perform. Intel vPro technology puts performance to the fore. With most computer users needing to run several demanding applications at the same time in order to work effectively, it is important for a company to know that its PCs are up to the job. In addition to running everyday software, such as an email program and word processor application, today's computer users need to be able to run processor-intensive programs, such as VoIP applications, image- and video-editing tools and security software such as spyware controls and virus scanners. How does Intel vPro technology help with such demands? Well, read on to find out.

Memory matters
For starters, PCs with Intel vPro technology support DDR2 memory allowing for fast throughput of data. Such machines are dab-hands at multitasking operations and multithreading, providing great performance today and the perfect complement to the Windows Vista operating system, when it arrives.

In addition, PCs with Intel vPro technology are based on the new 64-bit Intel Core microarchitecture. This innovative architecture includes a range of performance-enhancing features which will benefit computing in any business environment. Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, for example, allows more instructions to be delivered per clock cycle, helping to reduce execution times. Performance is further boosted by the fact that up to four instructions can be fetched, dispatched, executed and retired simultaneously. To reduce latency times when accessing frequently used data, the microarchitecure incorporates a large, multi-core optimised cache in the form of Intel Advanced Smart Cache.

Dual-core processing
Modern computing requires multiple programs to be running at the same time, often very processor-intensive programs such as audio and video applications, computer-aided design (Cad) packages and virus scanners. The dual-core technology in Intel vPro PCs makes it possible to run such programs simultaneously without impacting on performance. The additional performance provided by Intel vPro technology makes it possible for maintenance tasks which would ordinarily be run at the end of the working day to be run while machines are being used for work, leaving users with more time to work.

Graphics power
Graphics performance has not been forgotten either, and Intel vPro systems include integrated graphics more than capable of supporting the demanding graphics of the forthcoming Windows Vista operating system, as well as any number of power-hungry applications. Similarly, such systems have the performance required to easily cope with the upcoming Office 2007. In particular, Office 2007's always-on, text-based search indexing is a heavily multithreaded operation that may tax older computers - but not PCs with Intel vPro technology. Support for next-generation software like this provides the peace of mind needed when investing in a new technology.

Looking to the future
With broad hardware and software support from across the industry, Intel vPro enables IT managers to provide a high-powered, stable and future-thinking computing environment for their business. Leading companies are working in conjunction with Intel to provide systems and applications that take advantage of the features and performance afforded by Intel vPro technology.

For more information on the additional benefits of Intel vPro technology, and the wide industry support enjoyed by the platform, read the 'business benefits' feature.

So no matter what the size of your business, and no matter what your business entails, you can rest assured that PCs based on Intel vPro technology will deliver the performance you need to maintain maximum productivity while keeping costs low.