Google Chromebook

Simplicity, security and speed. These are the three virtues Google is promoting to the enterprise with their new Chromebook.

Google claims new users can be up and running on the system within four minutes — and that includes unboxing time. Gone are the days when a new employee must wait for an appointment with an IT person to get up and running on the system. Everything can be done remotely.

Whether or not this approach makes sense for many companies will depend heavily on the application needs of the organization. If you rely on Microsoft’s Exchange or Office applications, Chromebook is not for you. But for smaller organizations that have some flexibility in their choice of applications, or those who are giving serious thought to a cloud-based approach to infrastructure, this might be the start of an important shift in equipment provisioning and support.

More info about Chromebook from the FAQ:

What is a Chromebook?

A Chromebook is a mobile device designed specifically for people who live on the web. With a comfortable full-sized keyboard, large display and clickable trackpad, all-day battery life, light weight, and built-in ability to connect to Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networks, Chromebooks are ideal for anytime, anywhere access to the web. They provide a faster, safer, more secure online experience for people who live on the web, without all the time-consuming, often confusing, high level of maintenance required by typical computers.

What is Chrome OS?

Chrome OS is an open source operating system for people who spend most of their time on the web. It is built around the core tenets of speed, simplicity and security.

Who should use a Chromebook?

Chromebooks work best for people who live on the web – spending most of their time in a browser using web applications.

 

Posted: May 12th, 2011
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