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COPACO maps out future of Intel vPro activation

by on17 September 2024


Major Benelux deal

Distie Copaco has become the first distributor in the Benelux region to offer channel partners Intel vPro activation via a cloud-based Managed Application Platform (MAP).

This follows an agreement with the 297 Cloud Company, a Madrid-based SaaS supplier part of the BNZSA Investment Group (BIG).

For those who came in late, Chipzilla’s vPro platform is designed for smart remote management and enhanced security for on-premise and remote workers. Intel claims it  offers significant time and cost savings for fleet management IT managers. However, not all companies possess the expertise or resources to activate and utilise Intel vPro technology fully.

To address this, the 297 Cloud Platform, in collaboration with Intel, has developed MAP. This SaaS solution simplifies the activation of Intel vPro across organisations, reduces costs, and speeds up deployment for businesses of all sizes.

297 Cloud Platform Technology Director Marc Beckers said: “During the CrowdStrike incident, the PC boot failed, and companies all over the world got a Blue Screen of Death. In such a case, alternative modern management tools cannot connect to the device. However, using MAP with Intel vPro can connect to the device at the firmware level, mitigating downtime and accelerating recovery time.”

He claimed that MAP for Intel vPro activation eliminates the need for IT managers to set up Intel Endpoint Management Assistance (EMA) servers or physically recover each device. This results in significant opportunity cost savings, allowing IT resources to focus on high-value strategic work.

297 Cloud Platform CEO Johan Olberding said: “MAP opens up Intel vPro technology to companies it previously closed to. We have used our accumulated experience, often in large enterprises, to find a compact solution using Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) and Intel Endpoint Management Assistance (EMA) to provide stable performance, strong security, and convenient remote management, leading to significant cost savings on IT management.”

 

Last modified on 17 September 2024
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