ChromeOS for SMB

ChromeOS

for SMB

For SMB companies, the world of enterprise technology is constantly evolving, Digital transformation is a hot topic in organizations of all shapes and sizes. Today’s business environments are more virtual, more connected and seek collaboration more than ever before. Today’s workers are becoming more and more cloud workers that have their own needs and desires.

1 in 4 of today’s workers are cloud workers
Average time spend in a web browser or cloud-connected apps is 4 hours per day
Today’s workers are mobile, and seek collaboration and fluidity of information

Legacy endpoints

Traditional legacy endpoints aren’t built to support these new ways of working. They require a high degree of maintenance by IT professionals to ensure virus updates, software updates, OS patches, hardware updates and data backup. IT admins need solutions that help them meet evolving demands.

ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade counters these issues with devices and software that are built for cloud workers. Chromebooks and ChromeOS allow fast deployment and easy management as your customers’ business grow.

SMB pain points and how ChromeOS tackles them

IT professionals are looking for solutions which allow them easy management and deployment of their fleet of devices. ChromeOS can be a perfect solution with key advantages such as:

Easy management using the cloud-based admin console which provides them full control without any physical action on the devices itself.
Quick deployment with Zero-touch enrollment which allows configuration of the device upon first login. Policies are pushed through the cloud removing the need to image devices.
Automatic updates of the OS every 6 weeks that are applied in the background. Critical security updates are applied within 48 hours to counter evolving threats.

Security is a key aspect for IT professionals, especially with the increase of hybrid work and the security threats that come with it. Chromebooks are secure by design and offer security features such as:

Built-in security on every Chromebook. ChromeOS was built with security in its DNA, providing default encryption, multiple layers of sandboxing, read-only OS access, and a verified backup copy of the OS on every device.
Cloud-based workflows keep sensitive data off the device, mitigating the impact of ransomware attacks or device loss and theft.
Device disablement helping combat loss or theft.
Sandboxing and site isolation mitigate malware or viruses, and verified boot returns devices to a known safe version of the OS if a security issue is detected.

ChromeOS devices in combination with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade can provide a significant reduction in total cost of ownership according to ESG’s economic value validation process. This is mainly drive

Simpler software updates, patching and more secure hardware
Manageable Automatic updates that run in the background resulting in less downtime and cost of lost productivity
Devices that boot in a matter of seconds, enabling employees to be productive quickly