From the article - https://01.org/linuxgraphics/documentation/2013-intel-core-processor-family

Vellmont - what you are describing is what Intel is marketing as VPro technology. It's targeted at the corporate marketplace and allows IT groups to use management applications such as Altiris or MS SMS to push patches, check inventories, etc. even if the PC has been put in a standby or hibernate state. Google for more info on VPro.