Hybrid work appears here to stay, and it's changing business's and professionals' IT priorities. That means as the PC market continues to grow, but at a slower pace, major PC makers like HP have to be more attuned than ever to the needs of hybrid workers.
These Chromebook laptops feature low prices and long battery lives.
Read nowTo that end, HP on Thursday unveiled a handful of new devices largely designed to tap into data and applications stored in the cloud. Thecompany also debuted new peripheral hardware, new software and new services, all designed to help hybrid workforces. The new devices include business Chromebooks, as well as thin client PCs -- devices that rely on remote servers to access data and programs.
Here's an overview of the new offerings:
The HP Elite c645 G2 Chromebook Enterprise
HPThe HP Elite c645 G2 Chromebook Enterprise
The HP Elite c640 G3 Chromebook Enterprise
HPThe HP Elite c640 G3 Chromebook Enterprise
HP also announced that select HP Chromebook Enterprise devices now come bundled with one year of Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS. This lets Chromebooks run full-featured Windows applications, even when disconnected from a network.
The HP Elite t655 Thin Client
HPHP's thin client devices are designed for Windows and Linux-based cloud computing.The HP Elite t655 Thin Clientis designed for virtualization while offering the power necessary for video collaboration.
The HP Elite mt645 G7 Mobile Thin Client
HPHP calls theHP Elite mt645 G7 Mobile Thin Clientthe world's highest-performing mobile thin client
The HP Pro mt440 G4 Mobile Thin Client
HPThe HP Pro mt440 G4 Mobile Thin Clientprovides a security-first OS and hybrid-ready management.
The HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub
HPThe HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub, with seven ports, supports any USB-C compatible PC, regardless of the brand or OS. It's available now for$99.
HP is also makingHP Cloud Endpoint Manageravailable as a tech preview for select customers, giving IT teams a way to manage growing fleets of HP Thin Clients. It offers real-time device monitoring of thin clients with OEM device management software, with instant alerts and policy-driven management to eliminate repetitive tasks.
For IT and end-users, the Linux-based HP ThinPro 8.0 OS offers a secure and simple user experience, with drive encryption and support for remote device management. It also features updated support for multiple cloud computing and collaboration tools.