ASUS Introduces Chrome Enterprise Devices for Modern-Day Businesses

Fremont, California (April 12, 2021) - ASUS today announced ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices, an exciting offering that combines the benefits of top-notch ASUS hardware with the business capabilities of Chrome OS. ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices are specifically built for business — enabled with Chrome Enterprise and housed in versatile, lightweight and robust ASUS Chrome devices to provide professionals with the tools they need to be effective and productive.

The lineup of ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices spans Chromebooks with clamshell and convertible designs and various form factors, as well as Chromebox models tailored to different business needs. With this offering, businesses can enjoy features such as zero-touch enrollment¹ and Parallels Desktop² for Chrome OS to optimize workflows for cloud-first devices.

Meet the ASUS Chrome Enterprise family

Featuring Intel® Core™ processors and AMD Ryzen™ processors, the ASUS Chrome Enterprise device family delivers powerful performance and reliable access to cloud-based leading SaaS apps to empower end-users to be productive from anywhere. With devices that turn on in only six seconds and provide users with up to 12 hours of battery life³, ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices offer business-class performance, security and durability to meet the needs of modern-day professionals — from remote workers and retailers to frontline employees and hospital staff, there is an ASUS Chrome Enterprise device for any business scenario. Users can experience unparalleled versatility with the Chromebook Enterprise Flip series with its 360° ErgoLift hinge, opt for the durable Chromebook Enterprise notebook series with its traditional clamshell design, or enjoy the reliability of the Chromebox Enterprise series. ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices also come with up to three years of hardware support⁴, ensuring businesses get the service they need for years after their initial purchase.

Empowering cloud workforces with Chrome Enterprise

Today’s workforce is evolving, with organizations of all shapes and sizes shifting from traditional, office-bound work environments to cloud-based work. For IT, the evolution of the cloud workforce introduces a new set of challenges to modernize, secure and support a growing remote workforce.

Chrome Enterprise is designed with the demands of cloud-based remote workers in mind and offers access to a rich selection of productivity, collaboration and meeting apps through the IT Admin-managed enterprise app store, Google Play. Every Chrome Enterprise device is secure by design to protect users from harmful attacks, providing IT with more control to keep business and personal data safe. Furthermore, with Chrome Enterprise, IT can take advantage of a full range of enterprise capabilities, including advanced security controls, flexible access to corporate data, simplified orchestration and 24/7 IT admin support from Google. With features like zero-touch enrollment1, IT can automatically enroll and configure permissions and setup for Chrome Enterprise devices as soon as a user connects to the internet, allowing for a seamless login experience. With Parallels Desktop2 for Chrome OS, users can easily access files and use full-featured applications like Microsoft Office locally from their devices. Deploying Chrome Enterprise devices is an all-around smart investment, increasing IT efficiency and fostering greater business productivity with cloud-first devices and software.

¹ Zero-touch enrollment is available on both ASUS Chrome devices and ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices.
² Parallels Desktop requires at least: an Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. For more information about Parallels Desktop on ASUS Chrome Enterprise devices: https://www.asus.com/event/2020/productguide/ParallelsDesktopforChromebookEnterprise.pdf
³ Battery hours may vary by models and using scenarios.
⁴ Terms and conditions may apply, please check with your local ASUS representative. Additional information: https://www.asus.com/event/2020/productguide/ASUSAfterSalesSupport/Warranty_1_pager_ASUS_Chromebook.pdf

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS Chromebook Enterprise devices will be available in May 2021, and zero-touch enrollment enabled models will be available May 17, 2021 in North America.

Availability may vary by model, please contact your local ASUS representative for more details.

ASUS CHROME ENTERPRISE DEVICES AVAILABLE WITH THE BUSINESS CAPABILITIES OF CHROME OS UNLOCKED

ASUS Chromebook Enterprise CX9
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise Flip C436
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise Flip CX5
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise Flip CM5
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise Flip C434
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise Flip C433
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise C423
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise C523
ASUS Chromebook Enterprise C223
ASUS Chromebox Enterprise 4
ASUS Fanless Chromebox Enterprise

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About ASUS

ASUS is a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers. Along with an expanding range of superior gaming, content-creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS is driven to become the world’s most admired innovative leading technology enterprise. Inspired by the In Search of Incredible brand spirit, ASUS won more than 11 awards every day in 2019 and ranks as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Regarded Companies and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.