HP’s ZCentral Suite Supports Remote Workstation Access
Just before the pandemic, HP launched ZCentral Connect, software designed to simplify the management and sharing of centralized workstations with multiple users. It is part of ZCentral, a suite of high-powered collaboration tools that offer direct workstation access to a hub. ZCentral Remote Boost enables colleges to give students access to powerful computing capabilities through nearly any workstation.
“It enables you to organize all of your computers as a pool of resources that offers remote access and can be streamed into the homes of students,” Jones says.
Capabilities like this allow colleges to offer the full functionality of in-person classes and computer labs to students while still retaining control of intellectual property. Students can access the software, connect to the campus computer from nearly any device and feel as if they are at the university, says Jones. ZCentral Connect enables users to run complex programs and to access performance, applications and files that their machines otherwise wouldn’t be able to access.
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High-Performing ZBook Studio Enables Multitask Computing
Another step that many administrators have taken to support remote learning is to upgrade antiquated laptops and PCs. HP’s Z Mobile Workstation PCs are built with workflow in mind and offer the power to meet the needs of this new environment, says Anu Herranen, HP’s director of new product introduction.
Unique IP software and solutions maximize the efficiency of the CPU workflow and are especially beneficial for users who need to run — and multitask — complex programs. With strong core performance, the ZBook Studio is designed to deliver professional-caliber performance to product developers, architects and creative professionals. Every ZBook includes access to ZCentral, a high-performance software solution that enables users to share and use computing power from anywhere.