Intel's new Pro Wireless Display (WiDi) and 60GHz Wireless Docking technology enables tablets, laptops, detachable 2-in-1s and any other x86-based form factor to cut all cords. Keyboards, large-screen displays, printers, network connections, mice, USB accessories and everything else that once required a wire is now obsolete when using Intel's 5th-gen vPro core processors, according to Intel's Tom Garrison, vice president and general manager of the Business Client Platform Division within the PC Client Group. HP and Fujitsu already have models available for sale and 12 worldwide original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have committed to 5th-gen vPro.

"5th-generation vPro processors are cutting the last cords to the computers using them," Garrison told EE Times.

The main additions to the 5th-gen core processors is the integration of new on-chip capabilities to drive wireless displays and 60GHz docking stations, which Garrison claims will multiply employee productivity with automatic connection to the nearest large-screen displays in the meeting room and to keyboards, printers, mice and displays in the office cubicle. Besides the dozen OEMs already committed to use 5th-generation Intel Core vPro processors, more announcements are expected next month.

"Intel's new 'no wires workplace' will increase employee efficiency by moving designs into the physical world more quickly, increasing productivity," Garrison told us. "Meetings can start instantly with anyone in the room being able to display their content on the big screen at the head of the table. Likewise, when they return to their office, their tablet, detachable 2-in-1s, Ultrabook or other 5th-gen vPro-based device will automatically connect to their big keyboard and display."

OEMs, such as ActionTec, are already manufacturing Pro WiDi adapters that connect to projectors, large-screen displays, printers, docking stations and anything else in the office that used to require a wired connection.

This article was originally published on EE Times.

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