Chipmaker Intel recently launched three business bundles—each consisting of an Intel-powered desktop, a notebook and a server—targeted at the small and medium-size business (SMB) market in partnership with hardware makers like Lenovo and local software vendors.Intel maintains its partnership with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company to provide connectivity options. It also announced partnerships with Banco De Oro and Planters’ Bank to provide SMBs with payment options. Called “SMB Essentials,” the program includes partnerships with independent software vendors (ISVs) like SEER, 8 Layer, Biometrix, Lane Systems, Mustard Seed and ERP vendor Jupiter Systems.“We aim to provide cost-effective business solutions, application solutions and connectivity solutions to really help SMBs grow their businesses,” said Ricky Banaag, Intel Microelectronics Philippines country manager. Banaag said Intel’s SMB program focuses on the desktop mobility and server products to build and enhance the technology foundation for SMBs.The program includes three packages categorized by Intel as “good, better and best.” The first package combines a desktop PC running on an Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting HyperThreading Technology, an Intel Celeron M notebook and an entry-level sever running on Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor (code-named “Conroe”).The second bundle consists of a desktop PC powered by a dual-core Intel Pentium D processor, Intel Centrino notebooks and a server running on an Intel Xeon processor that can support extended 64-bit applications.What Intel calls the “best” option includes a desktop PC running on Intel’s vPro technology, an Intel Centrino Duo-powered laptop and an Intel Xeon server. This bundle provides SMBs with superior performance, security and manageability to support important databases and business-critical applications, according to Intel.By engaging with local channel partners and ISVs that provide market-specific products, Intel is hoping to bring forth products that address the exact computing requirements of SMBs.-Tom S. Noda, Computerworld PhilippinesCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe