Press Releases

CHICAGO, October 20, 2005 … Lenovo today announced that E.L. Johnson Investigations, a Chicago-based provider of investigative services, estimates the company will save up to $60,000 per year in reduced support costs and user downtime by deploying ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops with ThinkVantage Technologies. Limited by outdated technology, E.L. Johnson was experiencing decreased employee […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., October 18, 2005 — Lenovo today announced its first line of desktop PCs designed specifically to meet the technology needs of small businesses — the ThinkCentre E Series. Focusing on ease-of-use, affordability and reliability, ThinkCentre E50 tower and small desktop PCs offer a new alternative for users who need standard technology […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., October 11, 2005 — Lenovo today announced the first ThinkVision C400 Wireless Projector that enables business presenters to project image files, deliver a presentation or share photos, without the need to connect to a notebook or desktop PC. Equipped with 802.11b/g integrated wireless capabilities and a USB memory key input, users […]

San Francisco, September 29, 2005 – Lenovo today announced that investment bank Thomas Weisel Partners has deployed more than 400 ThinkPad notebooks throughout its offices nationwide to improve operational efficiencies, increase hardware reliability and reduce the total cost of ownership of its notebook PCs. ThinkPad T42 and X40 notebooks from Lenovo allow Thomas Weisel Partners […]

Purchase, N.Y., September 26, 2005 – Lenovo Group today announced the appointment of Steven J. Bandrowczak as senior vice president and chief information officer. He will report directly to Steve Ward, Lenovo’s chief executive officer, and be responsible for the company’s information technology strategy and operations, including network infrastructure, business applications and data security. “We […]

Purchase, New York — Sept. 22, 2005 — Liu Chuanzhi, president of Legend Holdings Limited and founder of Lenovo, was honored Wednesday evening by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in recognition of his notable contributions to building relations between the United States and China. He is the first Chinese business executive to receive the […]

BEDMINSTER, N.J. —Verizon Wireless and Lenovo have announced plans to integrate wireless technology using Verizon Wireless’ Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) network in upcoming versions of ThinkPad notebooks, beginning with the new ThinkPad Z60m available Oct. 11. EV-DO-based high-speed WWAN transmits data at average speeds between 400-700kbps. For the first time, PC users will have wireless […]

PURCHASE, N.Y., September 13, 2005 – Lenovo this week begins the 150-day countdown to opening ceremonies of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino with activities designed to launch the Lenovo name on a global stage. Lenovo joined the Olympic Movement in March 2004 as computing equipment partner for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 1, 2005 – Lenovo announced today that ThinkPad notebooks received a PC Magazine “Reader’s Choice” award in the publication’s 18th Annual Reader Satisfaction Survey. For the fourth year in a row, PC Magazine survey respondents gave ThinkPad notebooks the highest scores among Windows notebooks for satisfaction with technical support and […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., August 30, 2005 – Lenovo today announced the most recent Technology Business Research (TBR) survey found that Lenovo’s customer satisfaction rate in ThinkCentre desktops has grown significantly over the past 18 months, rising nearly four percentage points. According to TBR’s 2Q2005 “Corporate IT Buying Behavior and Customer Satisfaction Study,” of the […]

FAIRFIELD, Conn., August 25, 2005 – Lenovo today announced Sacred Heart University will begin providing students and faculty with new ThinkPad T43 notebooks from Lenovo this fall. The decision is designed to ease hardware manageability, reduce total cost of ownership and offer students the best technical experience possible. Sacred Heart University’s technology focus is on innovation, […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., August 24, 2005 – Lenovo today announced that the company has been recognized by readers of CMP Media’s VARBusiness for outstanding customer satisfaction and has been selected as an Annual Report Card (ARC) award winner. Lenovo was honored for superior ‘Product Innovation, Support and Partnership’ in the Mobile Computers category at an […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., August 19, 2005 – Lenovo today announced the most recent Technology Business Research (TBR) report concludes that the company has moved into the No. 1 position in notebook corporate customer satisfaction. In TBR’s 2Q2005 “Corporate IT Buying Behavior and Customer Satisfaction Study,” Lenovo was the only company of the four competitors surveyed […]

Purchase, NY, Aug. 17, 2005 — Lenovo Group Ltd. today announced the appointment of James P. Shaughnessy as senior vice president and general counsel. He reports directly to Steve Ward, CEO, and is responsible for the company’s legal, corporate governance, security and government relations activities globally. Shaughnessy, 50, was most recently senior vice president, general counsel […]

Hong Kong, August 16, 2005 — John William Barter III has been named as an independent non-executive director of Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE:992; ADR: LNVGY), effective August 10, 2005. “John Barter brings a wealth of business insight and technology experience to the Lenovo board of directors,” said Yuanqing Yang, chairman of Lenovo. “His strategic advice and […]

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2005 — Lenovo (HKSE: 992)(ADR: LNVGY) announced today that it expects second quarter industry data to show that Lenovo’s PC shipments in China are approximately triple that of its nearest competitor and almost four times that of its next nearest competitor, demonstrating a strong performance in the company’s fastest-growing market. In addition, […]

Hong Kong, August 10, 2005 — Lenovo results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005 showed strong organic growth, outpacing the industry in key emerging markets, as well as growth from the acquisition of the former Personal Computing Division of IBM. Lenovo’s consolidated turnover increased 234 percent (year-to-year) to HK$19.6 billion. Pre-tax profit increased […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 20, 2005 — Lenovo today expanded its line of ThinkVision monitors with the introduction of the ThinkVision L171p, a 17-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor that can rotate into portrait mode (1) to offer a vertically-oriented screen that enables viewing of an entire document page, boosting productivity. Building on Lenovo’s leadership […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., and AUSTIN, TEXAS — July 11, 2005 — Lenovo and ClearCube Technology, today announced that Lenovo will market and sell ClearCube-branded PC blades and management software. Lenovo customers, particularly those in the financial services, healthcare and government industries, will now have the option to use ClearCube PC blade technology. PC blades provide […]

RALEIGH, N.C., July 7, 2005 – Lenovo and Meredith College today announced the successful first-round completion of the Meredith College Technology Initiative, a program that provides all incoming freshmen with ThinkPad notebooks pre-loaded with educational and professional software to enhance the interactive learning experience. Equipped with the necessary technology skills to advance in their respective fields, […]

CHICAGO, June 30, 2005 – Lenovo today announced that Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP has deployed ThinkPad notebooks, ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkVision monitors throughout its U.S. offices, furthering the firm’s leadership in the use of innovative and service-enhancing technologies. In order to provide efficient, effective and timely legal services and business counseling, Sonnenschein’s attorneys and staff […]

WELLESLEY, Mass., June 22, 2005 – Lenovo today announced that Babson College has deployed ThinkPad notebooks for the fifth consecutive year throughout its campus to support innovative learning experiences and increase student productivity. Using System Migration Assistant, a ThinkVantage Technology that allows users to transfer system and network settings from current to new PCs, Babson has […]

CLEVELAND, June 15, 2005 — Lenovo today announced that Kichler Lighting, one of the world’s leading decorative lighting fixture companies, deployed more than 300 ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops, complete with ThinkVantage Technologies, helping Kichler to drastically reduce IT costs, synchronize operations and further its commitment to customer satisfaction. A mid-sized, family owned and operated company, […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 9, 2005 – The University of Pennsylvania and Lenovo today announced a comprehensive partnership that will feature ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops as part of a campus-wide technology initiative, signifying the university’s continuous commitment to innovation and technology leadership. In a three year, multi-million dollar deal, Penn will offer its students, faculty, staff, […]