Lenovo, a prominent name in technology innovation, has unveiled an impressive array of cutting-edge products at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, aimed at revolutionizing professional computing and artificial intelligence. This exciting event took place in Berlin, showcasing key highlights such as the newly revamped premium Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, which features the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Another standout was the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC, presented as a proof of concept. Additionally, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and the all-new ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+, both equipped with state-of-the-art AMD Ryzen AI processors. Moreover, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, was also launched. These advancements emphasize Lenovo’s dedication to providing advanced technology that enhances user experience and boosts productivity and creativity for enterprise clients.
The company also rolled out the AI PC Fast Start initiative, a solution crafted to facilitate a rapid shift to AI-ready devices within organizations, thereby maximizing return on investment with AI-driven guidance and straightforward deployment. Bolstered by Lenovo’s renowned support, these services are designed to expedite the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring smooth integration.
Lenovo’s Vision for the Future of AI Devices
The importance of AI-PC devices is projected to escalate, with estimates indicating that over 60% of PCs worldwide shipped by 2027 will possess AI capabilities. Lenovo’s AI PCs strive to transform user experiences through intuitive interactions, tailored large language models, and sophisticated computing frameworks, aiming to make computing more personal, efficient, and secure.
Introducing the Aura Edition
Developed through years of collaboration with Intel, the Lenovo Aura Edition series exemplifies the company’s promise to deliver innovative technologies that tailor and simplify user interaction with their devices. To inform their design process, Lenovo engaged over ten thousand users globally in both qualitative and quantitative tests. Insights gained from these evaluations allowed Lenovo and Intel to refine usability concepts, which were subsequently tested by an additional four thousand users who helped prioritize their findings.
Accelerating AI Integration with AI PC Fast Start Services
Lenovo is thrilled to unveil AI PC Fast Start, a streamlined service aimed at helping organizations seamlessly transition to the most powerful AI-ready devices in the industry. This offering includes AI-powered advisory services to evaluate technical readiness and recommend the ideal AI PC profiles and users, thus enabling businesses to maximize their ROI.
AI PC Fast Start is complemented by AI PC Lifecycle Services, which simplify the deployment and configuration of AI-ready devices, enhance user experiences, and foster swift AI adoption across organizations. With robust support, management, and security services, Lenovo ensures a smooth integration of AI PCs, allowing businesses to fully capitalize on their AI investments.
Enhancing Security and Data Privacy in the Age of AI
Lenovo’s ThinkShield solutions provide a comprehensive suite of security features designed for modern enterprises, safeguarding against threats from manufacture through to deployment. With AI-enhanced endpoint protection, ThinkShield ensures extended detection and response capabilities, protecting systems at all levels, from the operating system to the cloud. It fortifies BIOS and firmware security and offers assurance of safety for hardware components through Supply Chain Assurance. Collaborating with top-tier security providers, ThinkShield equips businesses with robust protection, empowering productive and secure hybrid work environments.
In a further enhancement of its security offerings, Lenovo is integrating SentinelOne’s cutting-edge Singularity Platform and AI technology into the ThinkShield cybersecurity solutions portfolio. This integration bolsters endpoint protection with automated threat detection and response capabilities, allowing organizations to leverage the power of AI through advanced computing platforms.
“Our latest innovations in AI PCs mark a significant advancement in personalizing, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the security of our technology for customers,” stated Tom Butler, Executive Director of WW Commercial Portfolio and Product Management within Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. “By merging innovative AI technology with sustainable designs and user-focused features, we aim not only to lead the market but to redefine possibilities in the AI era. Our ongoing dedication to innovation and collaboration, as evidenced by the Lenovo Aura Edition series and ThinkBook lineup, positions organizations to fully exploit AI’s potential for increased productivity, creativity, and transformative change in their sectors.”
For further product insights and images, please explore Lenovo’s Innovation World Press Kit on StoryHub.
Availability and Pricing in the EMEA Region
The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Gen 13 Aura Edition will launch in November 2024, with limited availability across the UK, Germany, France, Nordics, and Switzerland, starting at €2,699 (excluding taxes). The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD will also be available from November 2024, with a base price of €2,199 (excluding taxes). Furthermore, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ will be ready for purchase from December 2024, starting at €999 (excluding taxes), while the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 is set to roll out in October 2024, with an expected starting price of €819 (excluding taxes).