What’s hot in tech? Introducing the new HP Elite Dragonfly

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This blog post, "What’s hot in tech? Introducing the new HP Elite Dragonfly", is a blueAPACHE article from 2020 covering security. If you’re looking for a new fleet of PCs and you want a balance of sustainability, security and functionality you may want to consider the new HP Elite Dragonfly. It is written for readers evaluating emPOWER Security, emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect. The underlying security practice it describes, reducing attack surface and improving detection and response, is not tied to a specific product version and remains relevant to any organisation managing cyber risk today.

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If you’re looking for a new fleet of PCs and you want a balance of sustainability, security and functionality you may want to consider the new HP Elite Dragonfly. Released at the end of 2019, the Elite Dragonfly is the latest addition to the PC fleet from world leading vendor, HP. It’s been labelled as their most secure and manageable PC, it weighs less than one kilogram and has been cleverly designed to be stylish, powerful, secure and mobile. It offers several business-grade hardware options making it easy to tailor to your organisation’s requirements and budget.

Sustainability

HP is a member of NextWave Plastics, an organisation that aims to rapidly decrease the volume of plastic litter in the ocean by developing the first global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains. Member companies such as HP benefit by utilizing the plastics in their manufacturing.

• The HP Elite Dragonfly is the world’s first notebook made from ocean-bound plastics, over 82% of the mechanical parts are made of recycled materials.

Functionality

• The HP Elite Dragonfly has a durable, iridescent dragonfly blue finish, diamond cut accents, and an impressive screen to body ratio.
• Optional 8th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor.
• Extended battery life (13 hours – depending on chosen features such as battery size)
• Full size HDMI input, 2 Thunderbolt ports, 1 USB 3.1 gen 1 (charging) and 1 headphone/microphone combination.
• Optional gigabit-class 4G LTE and gigabit-speed Wi-Fi 6.
• Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Noise Cancellation, four top-firing speakers, and four discrete amps work together to create immersive sound.

Security

• The HP Privacy Camera provides the ultimate discretion, with users able to simply close the shutter to block the camera.
• The integrated privacy screen protects users from the threat of onlookers using HP Sure View Gen3.
• Fortify your security with HP Multi-Factor Authenticate Gen3, with up to three authentication factors including fingerprints and facial recognition.
• Optional built-in Tile™ solution, so users can use an intuitive app to help you find your device even when your PC is turned off.

Considering a new fleet of PCs? At blueAPACHE, we know there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to IT, which is why our team of experts help you discover what product is right for your business. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Related

• emPOWER Security
• emPOWER Security (pillar hub)
• emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect
• emPOWER Connectivity (pillar hub)
• Sealy of Australia (case study)

Frequently asked questions

What does the article say makes the HP Elite Dragonfly notable for sustainability?

The article says HP is a member of NextWave Plastics, an organisation working to decrease ocean plastic litter by building a global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains. It states the Elite Dragonfly is the world's first notebook made from ocean-bound plastics, with over 82% of its mechanical parts made of recycled materials.

How much does the article say the HP Elite Dragonfly weighs, and when was it released?

The article states the Elite Dragonfly weighs less than one kilogram and was released at the end of 2019. It describes the device as HP's most secure and manageable PC, designed to be stylish, powerful, secure and mobile.

What battery life does the article state for the Elite Dragonfly?

The article states the Elite Dragonfly offers extended battery life of up to 13 hours, depending on the chosen features such as battery size. This is listed among its functionality features alongside an optional 8th Gen Intel Core vPro processor.

What authentication factors does the article say HP Multi-Factor Authenticate Gen3 supports?

The article says HP Multi-Factor Authenticate Gen3 supports up to three authentication factors, including fingerprints and facial recognition. It presents this alongside HP Sure View Gen3 and the HP Privacy Camera as part of the device's built-in security features.

How does the article say the HP Privacy Camera protects users?

The article says the HP Privacy Camera provides discretion because users can simply close the shutter to block the camera. It lists this as one of the device's dedicated security features alongside the integrated privacy screen.

What ports does the article list on the HP Elite Dragonfly?

The article lists a full-size HDMI input, two Thunderbolt ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with charging, and one headphone/microphone combination port. It also mentions optional gigabit-class 4G LTE and gigabit-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

What audio hardware does the article say the Elite Dragonfly uses?

The article says the device uses audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Noise Cancellation, and four top-firing speakers working with four discrete amps to create immersive sound. It lists this as part of the device's functionality features alongside its diamond-cut accents and dragonfly blue finish.

What optional feature does the article say helps a user find their device even when it is turned off?

The article says an optional built-in Tile solution lets users find their device through an intuitive app, even when the PC is turned off. It is listed as one of four dedicated security features described for the Elite Dragonfly.

Source

• origin post (2020)

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