ChromeOS
ChromeOS for Business
ChromeOS is a cloud-first solution built to support modern workforces. Cloud profiles, regular background updates, and access to popular productivity and video conferencing apps help employees work effectively from anywhere. Lower total cost of ownership, multiple layers of security, and ease of management free IT to have more impact. With updates every four weeks that happen in the background, devices stay up to date and secure without causing employee downtime. ChromeOS keeps modern workers connected and productive, whether they’re on the frontline or a knowledge worker—in office or remote.
Benefits of ChromeOS for Business
Built-in Proactive Security
A low on-device data footprint—with most files stored in the cloud—reduces the threat of ransomware. In fact, there has never been a reported ransomware attack on ChromeOS, ever.
A Smart Eco-Friendly Investment
ChromeOS is designed to minimize costs and energy consumption over time. By making the switch, businesses can save up to $463 per device* in reduced deployment, upgrade, and training costs.
Fast Deployment and Simple Management
ChromeOS devices deploy 63% faster than other operating systems.* IT can manage devices remotely with the cloud-based Google Admin console.
Chrome Enterprise Upgrade
Chrome Enterprise Upgrade unlocks the built-in business capabilities of ChromeOS devices for IT to secure, organize, and power the cloud workforce. The upgrade provides a simple and secure way to manage your devices in the Google Admin console, including:- Remote management through a cloud-based console
- Over 600 advanced security, update, app, browser, extension, and user policies
- Easy configuration and deployment with pre-set policies based on Google recommendations
- Deployment of apps and extensions without imaging devices
- 24/7 IT admin support
Upgrade Existing PCs and Macs with ChromeOS Flex
ChromeOS Flex—the cloud-first, easy-to-manage, fast, and secure operating system is allowing businesses to transform existing legacy devices. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to try ChromeOS or expand your ChromeOS deployment.Experience modern computing with ChromeOS Flex:
- Proactive Security
ChromeOS Flex safeguards from growing threats—including ransomware, malware, and employee errors. - Easy Deployment and Management
ChromeOS Flex can be rapidly deployed via USB or through a company network. - Fast, Modern Work Experiences
Devices don’t slow down over time. Background updates reduce device downtime and improve productivity. - Sustainable for Businesses and the Planet
Breathe new life into existing hardware to reduce e-waste and energy consumption.
Secure and Optimize Your Contact Center with ChromeOS
Deploying ChromeOS enables contact centers to be cloud-first and agile while improving agent productivity, securing business data, and supporting IT teams with a stress-free device deployment and management experience.Modernize Your Kiosk and Signage Solutions with ChromeOS
There’s no room for error with your kiosks and digital signage. If screens freeze or fail to load the right content, it costs your employees time and deteriorates customer trust. That’s why leading brands are leaving slow, costly, and hard-to-manage traditional operating systems behind—and embracing the speed and cloud-based simplicity of ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex.With ChromeOS for Kiosk and ChromeOS Flex, you can:
- Reduce maintenance and increase reliability
- Keep systems secure and data safe
- Easily monitor and manage it all, remotely
- Take a more sustainable route with reduced energy consumption by adding ChromeOS Flex to older Mac and PC devices to extend their lifespan and reduce waste
ChromeOS Devices for Business
To be productive and do their best work, employees need the right tools for the job. Utilize our device selector to find the best ChromeOS device for each use case.
Accelerate Your Virtualization Experience with ChromeOS
ChromeOS enables your IT team to realize the true potential of virtualization with secure devices, fast deployment, and easy, cloud-first management. Whether your workers spend most of their time using Web apps or traditional legacy apps, ChromeOS offers several solutions that enable productivity without compromising security. With support for leading VDI services, ChromeOS makes providing access to legacy apps seamless, while enabling the benefits of ChromeOS.
Sources
*IDC Business Value Snapshot, sponsored by Google ChromeOS, The Business Value of ChromeOS, doc #US50055223, January 2023
*IDC Business Value Snapshot, sponsored by Google ChromeOS, The Business Value of ChromeOS, doc #US50055223, January 2023
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