Chrome for enterprise

Back in June, we saw the news that Google partnered with Parallels to bring Microsoft Windows to Chromebooks. On Tuesday, HP announced its first three devices that gain Windows support vial Parallels Desktop and Chrome Enterprise: The HP Pro c640 Chromebook Enterprise, HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise, and HP Chromebox Enterprise G3. The company says Parallels Desktop for HP Chrome Enterprise licenses will cost $69.95 per year.As noted in the initial news back in June, this will allow businesses to run legacy apps, either on- or offline, using Windows 10 in a Parallels Desktop virtual machine on Chrome OS. And because this is tied to Chrome Enterprise, device administrators can manage the Parallels and Windows licenses direction through the Google Admin web console. Additionally, HP is rolling its Chrome Device Enrollment Service, a zero-touch solution for automatic Chromebook and Chromebox enrollment on a company’s domain upon user login. Between the two management tools, IT should spend much less time on device deployments and management during rollouts. The HP Elite c1030 Enterprise Chromebook gains support for HP’s new enrollment service today, with additional product gaining support in the future.From a security standpoint, since all Windows apps are running inside a Parallels Desktop virtual machine Chrome OS should be sandboxed from any potential threats on the Windows side. Likewise, Windows is protected from any Chrome OS browsing or web apps.A few months back, I noted that while Windows support on Chromebooks would be nice for consumers, it really has to start in the enterprise first. There’s a greater need in that environment for starters, and I knew that Windows support was tied to Chrome Enterprise licensing. Indeed, that’s exactly the case. In order for a business user to run Windows on their Chromebook, HP is limiting this offering to its enterprise devices. Consumers will not be able to download and use Parallels from that company’s website, nor from the Google Play Store for Windows support. The Chrome Enterprise Upgrade license is also required as well as a Windows 10 license for each device. So even if you purchased one of the supported HP enterprise devices as a consumer, unless you have all of the required licenses, you won’t be running Windows 10 on your machine. Some consumer Chromebooks can run Windows in a virtual machine, but it depends on if KVM and nested virtual machines are enabled. After spending 15 years in

Said Nick Reva, head of corporate security engineering, Snap Inc.“We chose Chrome and Google as Roche's secure enterprise browsing solution because it provides us with deep visibility and protections to keep our users and corporate data safe. Once the solution was turned on, we were able to identify and stop an attempt to exfiltrate a large amount of corporate information within hours,“ said Tim Ehrhart, domain head, information security, Roche.Keep tabs on Chrome Enterprise PremiumYou can learn more about Chrome Enterprise Premium here. Check out our sessions at Next ‘24:A Snap with Chrome Enterprise showcases a conversation with Nick Reva, head of corporate security engineering at Snap. Secure enterprise browsing: New ways to strengthen endpoint security goes in-depth on how you can use Chrome Enterprise to apply built-in security measures.You can also speak to a Chrome Enterprise expert about bringing Chrome Enterprise Premium to your organization today. 1. Gartner, Emerging Tech: Security — The Future of Enterprise Browsers, 14 April 2023 GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.Posted inSecurity & IdentityGoogle Cloud NextChrome Enterprise

Supported browsers are used to access the Control Room. In the Enterprise Client, build bots with tasks that use a supported browser. Automation Anywhere Enterprise provides browser-specific plug-ins. Plug-ins for the listed browsers are optionally installed during Control Room and Enterprise Client installation. See Dependencies for supported services. CAUTION: Google Chrome requires reverification of permissions when the Automation Anywhere Google Chrome extension (version 11.x or later) is updated. If prompted, click Enable this item in the Google Chrome message. Alternatively, re-enable the extension through Chrome web store. Similarly, if you are deploying your Bot Runners from a master image, accept the permission from within that image. Control Room supported browsers Access the Control Room through a supported browser. Install the Automation Anywhere plug-in for each browser type you use. See Using plug-in settings. Browser Version Notes Google Chrome 57 or later Compatible Google Chrome Extension for Control Room version: From Version 10.x to Version 11.2: Chrome plugin version 9.1.0 Version 11.3.1 to Version 11.3.2.x: Chrome web store For Version 11.3.3 or later: Chrome plugin version 12.1.0 Microsoft Edge 41 or later Microsoft Windows 10 machine only. Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 10.0.11082 or later is compatible Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later Mozilla Firefox 52 or later Enterprise Client supported browsers Access the Enterprise Client or use bots through a supported browser. Install the Automation Anywhere plug-in for each browser type you use. See Using plug-in settings. Browser Version Notes Google Chrome 1 49 or later Standard > Screen Capture option is not supported for MetaBots. Use the Object Cloning command instead. Compatible Google Chrome Extension for Enterprise Client version: From Version 10.x to Version 11.2: Chrome plugin version 9.1.0 Version 11.3.1 to Version 11.3.2.x: Chrome web store For Version 11.3.3 or later: Chrome plugin version 12.1.0 Microsoft Edge 41 or later Microsoft Windows 10 machine only. Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 10.0.11082 is compatible. MetaBot is not supported on Microsoft Edge.Note: The existing Automation Anywhere Enterprise Client Microsoft Edge plug-in is not compatible with Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. As a workaround, follow these steps to add the compatible Google Chrome plug-in. Install plug-ins Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode Microsoft Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Mozilla Firefox 56 or later Enterprise Client technology and operating system compatibility Creating or running bots is supported on the listed browsers. Not all

Today at Google Cloud Next, we are announcing a new frontline of defense for organizations: Chrome Enterprise Premium, an offering that can help simplify and strengthen endpoint security. With Chrome Enterprise Premium, the latest evolution of the world’s most trusted enterprise browser, hundreds of millions of enterprise users can be further protected. The new endpointBrowsers are more than just a portal to the Internet: They are the new endpoint where almost every high-value activity and interaction in the enterprise takes place. Authentication, access, communication and collaboration, administration, and even coding are all browser-based activities in the modern enterprise. Endpoint security is growing more challenging due to remote work, reliance on an extended workforce, and the proliferation of new devices that aren’t part of an organization’s managed fleet. As these trends continue to accelerate and converge, it’s clear that the browser is a natural enforcement point for endpoint security in the modern enterprise. GartnerⓇ research predicts “enterprise browsers will be the core platform for delivering workforce productivity and security software on managed and unmanaged devices for a seamless hybrid work experience.”1Get advanced security with Chrome Enterprise PremiumUsers around the world already use Chrome on their digital devices to access information and get work done safely across Windows, macOS, chromeOS, Android, and iOS. As a leader in browser security, Chrome has built features and best practices that have disrupted, and then established, industry norms. For example, we introduced advanced security sandboxing and novel exploit mitigations, and we lead the industry in our

Chrome OS.Intel vPro Essentials offers reliable security, manageability, and connectivity2—more than you would get from devices powered by an Intel® Core™ processor. It is great for schools that have smaller IT teams or budgets but still want to offer their teachers, students, and staff powerful, responsive devices with built-in hardware-based security and standard manageability features.Intel vPro Enterprise is our full-feature offering, with additional security and remote manageability benefits. Devices with Intel vPro Enterprise for Windows OS or Intel vPro Enterprise for Chrome OS are a great choice for schools with designated IT teams that need to manage a large number of devices—either on campus or remotely, or both—or for districts with schools that are dispersed across a large geographic area.“Wait, I can get Intel vPro on Chrome?”Indeed! You can get Chrome OS devices with Intel vPro Enterprise and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. This is an ideal option for schools that prefer the Chrome operating system. Intel vPro Enterprise for Chrome OS devices provide exceptional performance, multilayered security, built-in remote management tools, and verified, reliable stability.Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices sometimes get a bad rap because they are considered low-end devices. However, you would be surprised to learn that they can be quite powerful. During the two-day Intel Vision 2022 event, I brought my own Intel Core-powered Chromebook, and I had a really positive experience.“My school district uses a software solution to keep our school safe and secure from cyberattacks. But are there more protections with the Intel vPro