Unlocking the future of productivity: 6 ways Lenovo's solutions are reshaping work

With 5G, faster and more stable internet connectivity will enable individuals and organisations to fully utilise the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). This is due to each 5G node supporting far more simultaneous connections than 4G, up to one million devices per square kilometre, resulting in reduced “no service” errors in crowded areas. Adding on to this, 5G also boasts reduced latency at only 1 millisecond compared to 4G’s average of 200 milliseconds.

With Lenovo’s 5G-enabled ThinkPad X1 series of laptops, employees will be able to facilitate near-instantaneous control of smart devices across various industries, from managing floodgates to industrial machinery.

Another benefit of working with 5G-enabled laptops, such as the ThinkPad X1 series, is the seamless connection to your organisation’s private or hybrid cloud architecture. With the highest throughput speeds provided by 5G connections, remote workers will have unmatched speed and reliability when it comes to accessing and using all the tools they need, wherever they are.

With the rise of work-from-anywhere, IT needs to be able to keep users productive and support them without having to touch the PC. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) makes it easy for IT to keep mission-critical resources running. It enables you to remotely power devices on to automate updates and reduce energy usage. Even if the OS will not boot, IT can remotely access the PC to remediate issues and repair corrupted drivers, applications or the OS.

In collaboration with Intel, Lenovo also provides its expertise to help IT leaders plan, architect and execute hybrid cloud strategies built on their latest technology. The hybrid cloud model, powered by Lenovo and Intel Xeon Scalable processor, is ideal for organisations that require more control, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and the option to migrate gradually.

The latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors are designed to accelerate performance across the fastest-growing workloads in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, networking, storage and high-performance computing (HPC). These processors have the most built-in accelerators of any CPU on the market. They help bring a zero-trust security strategy to life while unlocking new opportunities for business collaboration and insights—even with sensitive or regulated data—with advanced security technologies. Companies can now scale across multiple clouds and edges to meet their deployment needs.

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. According to Lenovo’s global report, Human-centred insights to fuel IT’s vision, cybersecurity was the top priority for companies of all sizes surveyed. For hybrid or remote workers, this cannot be overlooked because, without the right security measures in place, their devices can easily be compromised physically or digitally. 

Lenovo understands this and applies a “zero trust” approach to its Digital Workplace Solutions device supply chain. The brand’s laptops are embedded with features that help organisations validate hardware components, safeguarding software and hardware against tampering. Lenovo also actively addresses potential security implications associated with 5G connectivity, ensuring that your data remains secure.

In a world where software security is no longer enough, Intel Core processors and Intel Hardware Shield provide hardware-based, multilayer security to help reduce the attack surface of a PC and assist in active monitoring against attacks—all without bogging down productivity due to lost performance. 

With each new generation, Intel vPro continues to focus on security innovation, consistently raising the bar to stay ahead of bad actors. This isn’t just a year in the making, Intel vPro is the culmination of decades of innovation and refinement.

Part of Lenovo’s Digital Workplace Solutions is the ThinkShield solution, which leverages secure Think devices, software, processes and services to help keep you ahead of dangerous breaches. To achieve this, Lenovo’s ThinkShield uses a three-pronged approach that focuses on preventing human error, providing you with end-to-end protection and ensuring that your investment in security results in business growth.

Lenovo has grown and enhanced its AI infrastructure extensively, investing $1 billion to build and provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive AI portfolios. It has devised simplified deployment methods to ensure that its solutions are feasible for businesses of any size and in any industry.

In the case of hybrid or remote working, AI is becoming increasingly important in helping a company attract and retain talent. With AI embedded into a company’s workflow, it will be easier to manage a remote workforce and global teams and streamline day-to-day operations. 

Built-in manageability features in Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (Intel EMA) make it easy to deploy, maintain and retire systems with zero-touch and cloud-based capabilities, wireless persistent out-of-band access, and an interface that stands on its own or easily integrates with your preferred solutions. It bolsters the abilities of Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) and allows IT to reach machines virtually anywhere, opening up dynamic new ways to run the business.

Some of the most useful and common use cases for AI by remote workers include virtual assistants that help to handle tasks such as scheduling appointments and sending out reminders; data analytics to help remote workers keep track of their performance and productivity and identify areas for improvements, or get insights into customer behaviour through website traffic and feedback and project management to help them stay on top of their budgets, resources and risk.

Find out more about Lenovo’s Digital Workplace Solutions.