Verified by Intel® Program - Overview

Intel recently introduced a new notebook initiative called "VBI" or Verified By Intel®. These notebooks are not manufactured by Intel but are supported and warranted by them. Intel is working individually with Asus, Compal and Quanta to bring to market Build-To-Order (BTO) notebooks. Being Verified By Intel® means these products have met Intel’s verification testing for interchangeability of key notebook components as part of the Intel® Interchangeability Initiative. In addition, Intel is pleased to note that these platforms qualify for Intel post sales support services for Intel Channel Members. So there are now more advantages to getting into the Build-To-Order (BTO) Notebook business than ever before. A lack of industry-standard common building blocks for notebooks, limited availability of notebook barebones, and service and support challenges have been preventing Intel® Channel Partner Program Members from taking greater advantage of growth opportunities in the Build-To-Order (BTO) notebook segment. Intel is working to accelerate notebook adoption in the channel, as well as make the mobile ecosystem more reseller-friendly, through various activities. One such initiative is the extension of Intel's existing common building block program — Verified by Intel®.