No, this article isn't about how to twist an IT employee's arm--it's
about his or her ARM. ARM is not a new technology, rather it's a different kind of processor technology. All ESU computers use a variant of Intel's Core x86 64-bit processors. ARM processors allow computers to consume less power and use small, lightweight form factors. Unlike a typical computer, they are "always on", similar to what you'd experience when turning on an iPad. It's just there--ready to use. And with the latest generation of devices, you can run traditional Windows apps. Microsoft ventured into this realm a few years back with the Windows RT-powered Surface device. Unfortunately, it had two things going against it--the Windows 8-derived OS and the fact that it could only run new apps installed from the Windows Store. At the time, regular Microsoft Office couldn't even run on it. Those limitations are now gone with the new generation. Speed, battery life and other performance form factors are yet to be proven--the first devices being announced this week from HP and Asus. ESU IT will continue to monitor the advancements in this technology and someday you may be able to twist our arms to get one.
