The devices
The devices
The main devices being rolled out will be Google devices - Chromeboxes, Chromebooks and meeting equipment
The main devices being rolled out will be Google devices - Chromeboxes, Chromebooks and meeting equipment
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access web and mobile apps such as G Suite in a flash, with devices that are up and running in less than 10 seconds after you switch them on. A growing number of systems will be accessed this way, meaning that myoffice (VDI) will be used much less frequently over time
easily access your work on any device and share devices within teams
benefit from the portability and great battery life of Chromebooks - and in some cases iPads - for working away from the desk and on the move
work with anyone, wherever they are, using the video meeting capabilities of Hangouts Meet on Chromebooks and the new meeting room equipment
Chromeboxes
Chromeboxes
The Chromebox is a desktop device
In most teams Chromeboxes will be available on the majority of desks, to be used by anyone as a shared resource
A new 24" monitor, keyboard and mouse will be provided as standard and dual-monitors as appropriate
Chromebooks
Chromebooks
The Chromebook is a laptop device
In most teams these will be used as a pool of devices, to be borrowed when staff need to work away from a desk and on the move. More information about the pool Chromebook service is here
Chromebooks will sometimes be allocated to individuals who are spending the majority of their time working on the go
Lightweight (c. 1.5kg), long-life (10hr battery), powerful and with a touchscreen and the ability to switch to tablet-mode. The ultimate portable device for most of us
Hangouts Meet Equipment
Hangouts Meet Equipment
The solution for modern meetings
Video call, screen-share and present with ease
Already set up in 7 rooms across the Council and arriving in 30 more very soon
Find out more about this exciting new capability for making meetings better here
iPads
iPads
iPads will continue to be the right portable device for some of us as an alternative to a Chromebook. We would very rarely expect people to use both
Slightly smaller and lighter than a Chromebook and with the option of 4G connectivity
Typically better suited for simpler work with apps outside of myoffice (vdi)
We expect some of the 900 people with iPads across the Council to switch to using Chromebooks instead so will redeploy their iPads as we progress through the rollout
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