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13-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Lenovo Unveils Largest Data Storage Portfolio Refresh
Home » Emerging technologies » Storage » Lenovo Unveils Largest Data Storage Portfolio Refresh Lenovo has announced the biggest refresh of its data storage portfolio in the company's history, introducing new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions aimed at helping enterprises prepare for the AI era with improved performance, efficiency, and scalability. The company stated that the complete range includes storage arrays, software-defined infrastructure, and AI and virtualization enhancements. According to Lenovo, the new solutions are designed to support real-time reasoning and scalable deployment of AI and data modernization workloads using the next generation of Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile infrastructure. The move comes as enterprises increasingly seek measurable returns from AI investments. Lenovo commissioned EMEA IDC research, which found that data sovereignty, compliance, and data quality are key to AI success. However, scalability and data quality remain major obstacles. Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo's Infrastructure Solutions Product Group, said the new offerings provide a data-driven strategy with trusted infrastructure. He emphasized that the solutions aim to deliver faster time to value regardless of where businesses are in their IT modernization journey. Marco Pozzoni, Director of EMEA Storage Sales at Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, noted that this is a significant milestone for Lenovo's EMEA customers. He said the solutions offer the performance and resiliency needed to support enterprise AI and data modernization initiatives while maximizing ROI. The refreshed portfolio includes 21 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models optimized for enterprise AI, virtualization, and sustainable operations. Lenovo highlighted several innovations: Turnkey AI Starter Kits and validated configurations The industry's first liquid-cooled HCI appliance for AI workloads Converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions for flexible scaling The Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series is reported to simplify IT infrastructure while enabling faster LLM inferencing. The new ThinkSystem Storage Arrays reportedly offer 3x faster performance, up to 97% energy savings, and 99% improvement in data density compared to older 10K HDD-based systems. Moreover, Lenovo's GPT-in-a-Box with liquid cooling, part of the ThinkAgile HX Series, is said to provide a full-stack generative AI solution with up to 25% energy savings over previous generations. To further support enterprise AI adoption, the company has introduced AI Starter Kits for the Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform. These kits include compute, storage, GPUs, and networking and are built to scale with evolving business needs. Lenovo also stated that the kits come with ransomware protection, encryption, and failover features to ensure high availability. The updated ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions are reported to be designed for various workloads, including databases, ERP, CRM, hybrid cloud, backup, and archive. Lenovo emphasized that these systems support AI inferencing, RAG workflows, and model fine-tuning. In addition, Lenovo announced that its new converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions can reduce software licensing costs by up to 40%. The Lenovo ThinkAgile Converged Solution for VMware combines lifecycle management with advanced data management to deliver a unified and flexible cloud platform. The company also unveiled its Premier Enhanced Storage Support and XClarity management software to assist IT teams with security, encryption, and compliance. Tony Weston, CTO at OneNet, commented that Lenovo's innovative solutions and support services enable OneNet to deliver high-performance private cloud offerings to customers. Lenovo further stated that ThinkSystem DG and DM storage arrays now feature AI-powered ransomware protection using machine learning models to detect and counter threats in real time. With this refresh, Lenovo aims to empower organizations across industries to modernize their infrastructure and capitalize on AI's potential with data storage solutions that are efficient, scalable, and secure.
Techday NZ
28-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Lenovo unveils AI-optimised storage for faster enterprise ROI
Lenovo has announced a significant expansion of its data storage portfolio with the release of new AI-optimised storage solutions aimed at supporting enterprise AI and data modernisation strategies. The new portfolio consists of 21 ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models and is designed to assist organisations in addressing challenges related to AI deployment, virtualisation, and sustainability. The updates encompass storage arrays, software defined infrastructure, and new solutions intended to deliver improved efficiency, performance and scalability required by modern data centres. "The new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions help businesses harness AI's transformative power with a data-driven strategy that ensures scalability, interoperability, and tangible business outcomes powered by trusted infrastructure," said Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Product Group at Lenovo. "The new solutions help customers achieve faster time to value no matter where they are on their IT modernisation journey with turnkey AI solutions that mitigate risk and simplify deployment." The range includes the introduction of AI Starter Kits for the Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform, pre-configured options designed to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI, notably for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows. Also launched is the ThinkAgile HX Series GPT-in-a-Box solution, equipped with Lenovo Neptune Liquid Cooling technology. Lenovo states that this is the industry's first liquid-cooled hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) appliance, capable of providing up to 25% energy savings over previous generations. "This refresh is an imperative step in supporting local organisations achieve their AI ambitions. We know AI investment in ANZ is accelerating, growing fourfold in 2025, yet our CIO Playbook highlights that ROI remains a key barrier to AI adoption" said Sumir Bhatia, President, Asia Pacific Infrastructure Solutions Group, Lenovo. "We are assisting in speeding up ROI, particularly with our industry-first liquid-cooled HCI appliance, which will yield up to 25% energy savings over previous generations." Among the products launching as part of this portfolio refresh is the Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series, which is described as a full-stack, turnkey solution intended to streamline IT infrastructure and facilitate computing for data-driven workloads, including AI large language models (LLMs) inferencing. The ThinkSystem Storage Arrays are also part of the release, with claims of offering up to three times faster performance and power consumption reductions, translating to up to 97% energy savings and 99% improvement in storage density over legacy hardware based on 10K HDDs. The converged ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem hybrid cloud and virtualisation solutions now allow for independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities, with Lenovo reporting potential software licensing cost reductions of up to 40% by enabling additional storage without incurring extra licensing charges. The ThinkAgile HX Series GPT-in-a-Box offerings, which use Neptune Liquid Cooling, are engineered to allow turnkey AI inferencing suitable for distributed applications across edge and cloud environments. The solution is positioned to reduce energy usage, which Lenovo states will increase return on investment and allow organisations to achieve data-driven outcomes faster. The AI Starter Kits for the Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform come as pre-configured packages combining compute, storage, GPUs, and networking components. These kits are intended to be scalable and adaptable to various organisational needs and to minimise the complexity involved with deploying enterprise AI services. Storage arrays configured with the AI Starter Kits support unified file, block, and object storage, leveraging SSD flash technology to accelerate time to insight from enterprise data. Bringing computation capabilities closer to the source of enterprise data is a growing requirement for AI model training and inference tasks. Lenovo's new ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series and ThinkSystem Storage Arrays are positioned as full-stack AI-ready infrastructure options for organisations at the start of their AI journey. Additionally, the new hybrid cloud and virtualisation solutions are designed to offer flexibility and operational simplicity. For virtualisation, the Lenovo ThinkAgile Converged Solution for VMware brings together features from the ThinkAgile VX Series and ThinkSystem DG Series storage arrays. The aim is to provide a unified hybrid cloud platform capable of supporting diverse storage workloads, facilitated by integrated lifecycle management and operational features. The new ThinkAgile V4 series now includes what Lenovo describes as the industry's first liquid-cooled HCI appliance, specifically targeting the efficiency challenges of high-powered AI workloads. The company asserts up to 25% energy savings when compared with the previous generation, and this hardware is positioned as a repeatable solution for swift AI integration. The security aspect of Lenovo's storage solutions includes features like Premier Enhanced Storage Support, which provides expert support and rapid response for IT teams. Additionally, the ThinkSystem DG and DM storage arrays have new AI-powered autonomous ransomware protection that employs machine learning to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats. Lenovo Data Storage Solutions also include the company's XClarity systems management software, offering comprehensive security, management, encryption, and compliance features for storage management across enterprise environments.
Channel Post MEA
25-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Lenovo Refreshes Storage Portfolio For AI Era
Lenovo has announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimized storage that propels business transformation, the complete portfolio includes storage arrays, software defined infrastructure (SDI), and new AI and virtualization innovations to flexibly address rapidly evolving data operations. Using the solutions, businesses can easily run AI and data modernization workloads on the next generation of trusted Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile infrastructure, unleashing data to power real-time reasoning and confidently deploying AI and data modernization workloads at scale. As business leaders seek tangible ROI on AI investment, global IDC research commissioned by Lenovo found that data sovereignty, compliance, and availability are the most important AI implementation success factors among CIOs while data quality, IT costs and integration with existing systems are among the biggest obstacles. The new portfolio reflects Lenovo's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern data centers while helping businesses get the most out of their data. 'The new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions help businesses harness AI's transformative power with a data-driven strategy that ensures scalability, interoperability, and tangible business outcomes powered by trusted infrastructure,' said Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Product Group at Lenovo . 'The new solutions help customers achieve faster time to value no matter where they are on their IT modernization journey with turnkey AI solutions that mitigate risk and simplify deployment.' Solutions for Enterprise AI, Virtualization, and Sustainability The portfolio spans 21 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models designed with the accelerated computing and efficiency that companies need to kickstart their AI journey, supporting employee productivity and maximizing value with solutions for enterprise AI, virtualization and sustainability. Key innovations include turnkey AI Starter Kits, the industry's first liquid cooled HCI appliances and converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions. The Data Storage Solutions are finetuned for easy deployment, faster inferencing, workload consolidation and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), delivering enhanced capabilities: Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series provides full-stack, turnkey solutions that simplify IT infrastructure and accelerate computing for data-driven reasoning and faster time to value for AI LLM inferencing workloads. Engineered to put actionable data insights to work more quickly in business operations, the new Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays deliver up to 3x faster performance while reducing power consumption , providing up to 97% energy savings and 99% density improvement over a Lenovo device featuring 10K HDDs for smaller data center footprints and lower TCO and when upgrading legacy infrastructure . New converged Lenovo ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions deliver flexible and efficient independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities, reducing software licensing costs up to 40 percent, maximizing business value . New Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series GPT-in-a-Box solutions featuring Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling leverage the industry's first liquid cooled HCI appliance to deliver turnkey AI inferencing that takes AI from concept to success across distributed applications, from edge to cloud, yielding up to 25% energy savings over previous generation to increase ROI and achieve data-driven breakthroughs . New AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform deliver a validated, flexible, and easy on-ramp for enterprise inferencing and retrieval-augmented (RAG) workflows. Kickstart the Enterprise AI Journey with Scalable, Pre-Validated Infrastructure With AI on the rise and the challenge of supporting both legacy and modern workloads, organizations are rethinking how they approach IT. Businesses are moving to a disaggregated infrastructure model, turning compute, storage, and networking into on-demand, shared resources that can adapt to changing needs to boost scalability, efficiency, and flexibility. The AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform are pre-configured infrastructure solutions engineered to simplify and accelerate the adoption of enterprise AI deployments. The validated configurations, comprising compute, storage, GPUs and networking, are built to scale alongside an organization's needs. Configured with the AI Starter Kits, the new ThinkSystem Series Storage Arrays deliver unified file, block, and object storage to eliminate data silos and leverage high-performance SSD flash technology for faster time to insight. Additionally, the AI Starter Kits include the new AI-powered autonomous ransomware protection, encryption for greater data protection and synchronous replication with transparent failover to ensure maximum solution uptime. Powering the New Age of Enterprise AI and Data Modernization Bringing accelerated computing to the source of enterprise data is critical to business success, and today's infrastructure must evolve to meet this demand. Enterprise AI projects depend on high-performance storage systems to keep up with the pace and scale of model training, inference, and RAG. The Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series and new Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays deliver full-stack, turnkey AI-ready infrastructure for enterprises beginning AI implementations while delivering faster inferencing performance for LLM workloads. The offerings are purpose-built for a broad range of enterprise AI and data modernization workloads, from databases, ERP and CRM, to virtualization, hybrid cloud, backup and archive. Primary AI use cases include AI inferencing, RAG, and fine-tuning AI models. Capitalizing on AI while optimizing virtualization requires a major evolution of storage infrastructure to accelerate data, optimize costs, and secure data assets. N ew converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions deliver flexible and efficient independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkAgile Converged Solution for VMware brings together the enterprise-class features of ThinkAgile VX Series, such as lifecycle management and operational simplicity, with the robust data-management offered by the ThinkSystem DG Series storage arrays to provide a unified cloud platform that is flexible and supports hybrid storage workloads. Industry-First Liquid Cooled HCI Brings GPT-in-a-Box In addition to providing the broadest, most open set of data storage solutions, Lenovo now offers the industry's first liquid-cooled HCI appliance as part of the ThinkAgile V4 series, improving efficiency for high-powered AI workloads and achieving up to 25 percent energy savings compared to previous generations . Using this innovation, the new Lenovo GPT-in-a-box with Liquid Cooling full-stack generative AI solution with Lenovo ThinkAgile HX jumpstarts AI integration using a repeatable solution that lowers energy costs for faster data-powered AI reasoning that delivers faster ROI and innovation anywhere. Driving the Future of AI Evolution with Enhanced Security and Confidence Lenovo's next-generation technology combined with Lenovo Premier Enhanced Storage Support , supports IT teams with tailored expertise and rapid response times, delivering scalability, performance and reliability so organizations can deploy AI with confidence and innovate without the constraints of outdated infrastructure . 'Innovation is embedded in OneNet's DNA and partnering with Lenovo represents a commitment to modernizing the data center with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability,' said Tony Weston, Chief Technology Officer at OneNet. 'Backed by Lenovo solutions and Lenovo Premier Support, OneNet can deliver high-availability, high-performance private cloud services that our customers can depend on.' The next generation of Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions are also designed with integrated data security and resiliency features to lower operational risk and provide greater data protection, such as tamper-proof snapshots and software-based encryption. ThinkSystem DG and DM storage arrays feature new AI-powered autonomous ransomware protection, which elevates cyber resiliency by leveraging machine learning models to proactively detect and mitigate attacks. The Lenovo Data Storage Solutions also feature Lenovo's XClarity systems management software support, giving businesses comprehensive security features to ensure management, encryption, compliance, and communication for all managed storage solutions. With the next generation of AI-optimized, integrated solutions, Lenovo is empowering organizations to move quickly to modernize systems while ensuring the future-proofing of tech stacks, so customers across all industries can harness data to transform. 0 0
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lenovo Unveils New Data Storage Solutions to Accelerate IT Modernization for the Age of AI
Next generation Lenovo AI-optimized storage unleashes the power of data at any scale with 21 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models for enterprise AI, virtualization and sustainability New AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform, converged solutions and industry-first liquid-cooled hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) appliance transform legacy data operations for AI workloads Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays and ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series support faster inferencing, insights and time-to-value with performance, efficiency and resiliency advancements RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimized storage that propels business transformation, the complete portfolio includes storage arrays, software defined storage (SDI), and new AI and virtualization innovations to flexibly address rapidly evolving data operations. Using the solutions, businesses can easily run AI and data modernization workloads on the next generation of trusted Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile infrastructure, unleashing data to power real-time reasoning and confidently deploying AI and data modernization workloads at scale. As business leaders seek tangible ROI on AI investment, global IDC research commissioned by Lenovo found that data sovereignty, compliance, and availability are the most important AI implementation success factors among CIOs while data quality, IT costs and integration with existing systems are among the biggest obstacles. The new portfolio reflects Lenovo's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern data centers while helping businesses get the most out of their data. "The new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions help businesses harness AI's transformative power with a data-driven strategy that ensures scalability, interoperability, and tangible business outcomes powered by trusted infrastructure," said Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Product Group at Lenovo. "The new solutions help customers achieve faster time to value no matter where they are on their IT modernization journey with turnkey AI solutions that mitigate risk and simplify deployment." Solutions for Enterprise AI, Virtualization, and Sustainability The portfolio spans 21 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models designed with the accelerated computing and efficiency that companies need to kickstart their AI journey, supporting employee productivity and maximizing value with solutions for enterprise AI, virtualization and sustainability. Key innovations include turnkey AI Starter Kits, the industry's first liquid cooled HCI appliances and converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions. The Data Storage Solutions are finetuned for easy deployment, faster inferencing, workload consolidation and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), delivering enhanced capabilities: Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series provides full-stack, turnkey solutions that simplify IT infrastructure and accelerate computing for data-driven reasoning and faster time to value for AI LLM inferencing workloads. Engineered to put actionable data insights to work more quickly in business operations, the new Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays deliver up to 3x faster performance while reducing power consumption1, providing up to 97% energy savings and 99% density improvement over a Lenovo device featuring 10K HDDs for smaller data center footprints and lower TCO and when upgrading legacy infrastructure2. New converged Lenovo ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions deliver flexible and efficient independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities, reducing software licensing costs up to 40 percent, maximizing business value3. New Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series GPT-in-a-Box solutions featuring Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling leverage the industry's first liquid cooled HCI appliance to deliver turnkey AI inferencing that takes AI from concept to success across distributed applications, from edge to cloud, yielding up to 25% energy savings over previous generation to increase ROI and achieve data-driven breakthroughs4. New AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform deliver a validated, flexible, and easy on-ramp for enterprise inferencing and retrieval-augmented (RAG) workflows. Kickstart the Enterprise AI Journey with Scalable, Pre-Validated Infrastructure With AI on the rise and the challenge of supporting both legacy and modern workloads, organizations are rethinking how they approach IT. Businesses are moving to a disaggregated infrastructure model, turning compute, storage, and networking into on-demand, shared resources that can adapt to changing needs to boost scalability, efficiency, and flexibility. The AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform are pre-configured infrastructure solutions engineered to simplify and accelerate the adoption of enterprise AI deployments. The validated configurations, comprising compute, storage, GPUs and networking, are built to scale alongside an organization's needs. Configured with the AI Starter Kits, the new ThinkSystem Series Storage Arrays deliver unified file, block, and object storage to eliminate data silos and leverage high-performance SSD flash technology for faster time to insight. Additionally, the AI Starter Kits include the new AI-powered autonomous ransomware protection, encryption for greater data protection and synchronous replication with transparent failover to ensure maximum solution uptime. Powering the New Age of Enterprise AI and Data Modernization Bringing accelerated computing to the source of enterprise data is critical to business success, and today's infrastructure must evolve to meet this demand. Enterprise AI projects depend on high-performance storage systems to keep up with the pace and scale of model training, inference, and RAG. The Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series and new Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays deliver full-stack, turnkey AI-ready infrastructure for enterprises beginning AI implementations while delivering faster inferencing performance for LLM workloads. The offerings are purpose-built for a broad range of enterprise AI and data modernization workloads, from databases, ERP and CRM, to virtualization, hybrid cloud, backup and archive. Primary AI use cases include AI inferencing, RAG, and fine-tuning AI models. Capitalizing on AI while optimizing virtualization requires a major evolution of storage infrastructure to accelerate data, optimize costs, and secure data assets. New converged hybrid cloud and virtualization solutions deliver flexible and efficient independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkAgile Converged Solution for VMware brings together the enterprise-class features of ThinkAgile VX Series, such as lifecycle management and operational simplicity, with the robust data-management offered by the ThinkSystem DG Series storage arrays to provide a unified cloud platform that is flexible and supports hybrid storage workloads. Industry-First Liquid Cooled HCI Brings GPT-in-a-Box In addition to providing the broadest, most open set of data storage solutions, Lenovo now offers the industry's first liquid-cooled HCI appliance as part of the ThinkAgile V4 series, improving efficiency for high-powered AI workloads and achieving up to 25 percent energy savings compared to previous generations4. Using this innovation, the new Lenovo GPT-in-a-box with Liquid Cooling full-stack generative AI solution with Lenovo ThinkAgile HX jumpstarts AI integration using a repeatable solution that lowers energy costs for faster data-powered AI reasoning that delivers faster ROI and innovation anywhere. Driving the Future of AI Evolution with Enhanced Security and Confidence Lenovo's next-generation technology combined with Lenovo Premier Enhanced Storage Support, supports IT teams with tailored expertise and rapid response times, delivering scalability, performance and reliability so organizations can deploy AI with confidence and innovate without the constraints of outdated infrastructure. "Innovation is embedded in OneNet's DNA and partnering with Lenovo represents a commitment to modernizing the data center with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability," said Tony Weston, Chief Technology Officer at OneNet. "Backed by Lenovo solutions and Lenovo Premier Support, OneNet can deliver high-availability, high-performance private cloud services that our customers can depend on." The next generation of Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions are also designed with integrated data security and resiliency features to lower operational risk and provide greater data protection, such as tamper-proof snapshots and software-based encryption. ThinkSystem DG and DM storage arrays feature new AI-powered autonomous ransomware protection, which elevates cyber resiliency by leveraging machine learning models to proactively detect and mitigate attacks. The Lenovo Data Storage Solutions also feature Lenovo's XClarity systems management software support, giving businesses comprehensive security features to ensure management, encryption, compliance, and communication for all managed storage solutions. With the next generation of AI-optimized, integrated solutions, Lenovo is empowering organizations to move quickly to modernize systems while ensuring the future-proofing of tech stacks, so customers across all industries can harness data to transform. Explore how Lenovo is powering the future of Enterprise AI and Storage at About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 1Up to 3x faster comparing performance of new ThinkSystem DE4800F vs ThinkSystem DE4000.2Up to 99% density improvement and 97% energy saving comparing ThinkSystem DG7200 to a legacy solution featuring 10K HDDs.3Calculated software licensing savings based on adding additional storage only with ThinkSystem and not incurring additional core-based licensing costs.425% energy savings calculation based on using Lenovo Neptune Liquid Cooling on ThinkAgile HX V4 compared to previous generation. View source version on Contacts Worldwide Zeno Group, LenovoISG@ Claire Simmons, csimmons1@ EMEA Ella Hulbert, ehulbert@ APAC Shonali Chakravarty, schakravarty@ LATAM Valkiria Suzuki, vsuzuki@
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lenovo Delivers Unmatched Flexibility, Performance and Design with New ThinkSystem V4 Servers Powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors
New infrastructure solutions accelerate data center modernization with up to 6.1x higher compute performance than previous generation CPUs and 2x memory bandwidth for tackling any AI workload Lenovo's next-gen ThinkSystem V4 delivers scalable, protected, and AI-ready infrastructure, empowering organizations of all sizes to handle broadest range of workloads New solutions offer enhanced performance, smarter, AI-enhanced management capabilities, and advanced energy efficiency to optimize modern data centers With cutting-edge technologies like Intel® Xeon® 6 processors and Neptune® cooling options, Lenovo redefines data center agility, enabling businesses to seamlessly implement AI and accelerate digital transformation RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., February 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced three new infrastructure solutions, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, designed to modernize and elevate data centers of any size to AI-enabled powerhouses. The solutions include next generation Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers that deliver breakthrough performance and exceptional versatility to handle any workload while enabling powerful AI capabilities in compact, high-density designs. Whether deploying at the edge, co-locating or leveraging a hybrid cloud, Lenovo is delivering the right mix of solutions that seamlessly unlock intelligence and bring AI wherever it is needed. The new Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are purpose-built to run the widest range of workloads, including the most compute intensive – from algorithmic trading to web serving, astrophysics to email, and CRM to CAE. Organizations can streamline management and boost productivity with the new systems, achieving up to 6.1x higher compute performance than previous generation CPUs1 with Intel Xeon 6 with P-cores and up to 2x the memory bandwidth2 when using new MRDIMM technology, to scale and accelerate AI everywhere. The systems are also engineered to help overcome critical power constraints while delivering more performance to enable compute-intensive AI. Through continued Lenovo Neptune liquid-cooling innovation, Lenovo is unlocking a new era of more efficient data center design that redefines power use for IT. Lenovo Neptune water cooling boosts thermal efficiency by 3.5x, which reduces power consumption used for cooling IT equipment while increasing its processing power 3. With increased density and efficiency, new Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers with Intel Xeon 6 with E-Cores enable up to 3:1 rack consolidation of 5-year-old infrastructure, freeing up space and power for new AI projects4. "Lenovo is reimagining what's possible in the data center by delivering intelligent and versatile infrastructure solutions that simplify and accelerate IT modernization," said Scott Tease, Vice President of Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, Products. "The new Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers represent the next generation of performance and innovation, achieving higher compute with less energy consumption and delivering AI-powered management that empowers businesses with fast and protected AI deployment across any environment. With Intel, we're enabling our customers to scale smarter and evolve faster to achieve AI-powered transformation." Flexibility and Performance without Compromise With more cores, memory bandwidth, and AI acceleration in every core, Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers with Intel Xeon 6 with P-cores deliver exceptional performance and efficiency for tackling the biggest challenges in AI across the widest range of compute-intensive workloads. The servers are also purpose-built for reliability and adaptability across diverse environments, such as colocation services, which are critical for organizations that want to implement high-performance, private AI but lack the datacenter footprint or infrastructure for liquid cooling. Enhanced physical and system security features also ensure data is better protected, no matter where it sits, including a new locking bezel option that protects physical assets in remote environments. The new Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 servers include: SR630 V4: data center powerhouse that is high-density, space-efficient, and designed to optimize performance in compact environments while delivering exceptional computing power and unparalleled scalability for demanding workloads. The super dense 1U system is ideal for cloud service providers (CSPs), telcos and fintech operations, enabling them to manage real-time transactions requiring low latency and high throughout performance with limited floor space. SR650 V4: delivers maximum versatility for any workload with up to 25% more software GPU capacity for up to 2x computation performance in a compact 2U form factor5. It is ideal for engineering, modeling & simulation and AI with rapid time to value at up to 50% cost savings for GPU-intensive workloads6. SR650a V4: purpose-built to deliver AI power in a dense package that enables GPU-intensive workloads like machine learning, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and media analytics. The 2U2S platform supports up to four double-wide GPUs with front GPU access, ensuring unmatched performance and ease of maintenance without compromising memory capacity. This server is ideal for organizations looking to drive AI innovation in a dense, efficient form factor. The Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 solutions also extend Lenovo Neptune liquid cooling from the CPU to the memory with the new Neptune Core Compute Complex Module, supporting faster workloads with reduced fan speeds, quieter operation and lower power consumption. Fans can consume as much as 18% of the power used by servers. The new Neptune module is specifically engineered to reduce air flow requirements, yielding lower fan speeds and power consumption while also keeping the parts cooler for improved system health and lifespan. The module also expands cooling to four SW GPUs in the new ThinkSystem SR650a. AI-Powered Management for Smarter AI Everywhere Businesses can confidently deploy complex AI applications with integrated Lenovo systems management that saves valuable time and resources across the ThinkSystem V4 portfolio. Serving as a central command, XClarity One provides an intuitive user interface that ensures fast, efficient, and protected deployment from one system to a thousand. New integrated Enterprise Remote Control enables remote access and management of enterprise infrastructure no matter where it exists. Additionally, new AI-powered analytics offer Server SSD Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on XClarity One, helping to eliminate downtime by identifying potential problems with DIMMs before they fail. Finally, XClarity One now offers a Federated Directory that centrally manages system access across multiple applications through a unified registry and account. Lenovo continues to push the boundaries of innovation with powerful, flexible, and responsible AI solutions that bring the new era of AI-powered innovation to everyone. From edge computing to large-scale data centers, Lenovo's technology empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities, drive intelligent transformation, and stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Visit to learn more. 1 Up to 6.1x higher performance for compute-intensive workloads such as HPC, AI and database vs. 2nd Gen Intel®Xeon® CPUs. See 9G10, 9H10, 9A210 ATat claims: Intel® Xeon® 6. Results may vary.2Comparing the SR650a V4 to the SR650 V4, The SR650a V4 with 4x H100 GPUs vs the Sr650 V4 with 2x H100 GPUs provides 2x AI Computation performance.3 Lenovo Internal data ESG DECK4See [7T1] at Intel® Xeon® 6. Results may vary.5Lenovo Internal data SR650 v4 based on internal benchmark testing. LENOVO and THINKSYSTEM are trademarks of Lenovo. Intel, XEON, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. View source version on Contacts Worldwide Zeno Group, LenovoISG@ Claire Simmons, csimmons1@ EMEA Ella Hulbert, ehulbert@ APAC Shonali Chakravarty, schakravarty@ +91 9833059832 LATAM Valkiria Suzuki, vsuzuki@ +5511996563108 Sign in to access your portfolio
