Lenovo has unveiled a new generation of AI PC desktops and monitors that are designed to maximise productivity and multitasking in the workplace through clever use of AI.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at pace, so more businesses are harnessing the potential of it in their work. But this means businesses are seeking desktop PCs and monitors that can cope with the additional demands that AI puts on them.
Lenovo is alive to this need and has unveiled its new generation of business devices with the AI-powered ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and the ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors. Designed to address the needs of businesses of all sizes, the ThinkCentre family of desktops combine performance and reliability in different form factors, including tower, compact and all-in-one (AIO), while the ThinkVision T Series monitors blend outstanding display, connectivity and manageability.
“Nearly half of businesses believe that AI-powered devices boost employee productivity, and 90% of those are already piloting, planning or exploring AI-powered PC rollouts, according to a recent Lenovo and IDC global survey of IT decision-makers,” said Johnson Jia, senior vice president of Intelligent Devices Group’s Global Innovation Center at Lenovo.
“AI has and will continue to reshape the future of work, and Lenovo is proud to lead the way with a new generation of AI desktop PCs and monitors that meet the changing needs of businesses in this new era. Our latest ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors power businesses of all sizes with scalable performance to unlock next-gen AI productivity and creativity.”
Scalable Power
Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 tower and small form factor desktops have been engineered for demanding business environments such as for AI model training, 3D designs, data analysis and more, the desktops provide maximum TOPs performance from a combination of CPU and discrete NPU and GPU, and outstanding connectivity with a variety of ports.
Tower models such as the ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 are equipped with up to Intel vPro® Enterprise with AI-capable Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processors (Series 2), DDR5 memory support and 8 expansion slots.
Big capability, tiny footprint
Appreciating that space is often at a premium in workspaces, the ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops also come in a compact, 1L design that can fit or hide behind a monitor screen or even inside a desk drawer.
Ideal for healthcare, retail and financial industries, these tiny desktops deliver full-size enterprise-level AI performance and can be fully customised, from components to accessories such as mounting options.
Select models, including the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 can be powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, supports up to four displays and can come with an option discrete NPU at 30 TOPs for protected on-device AI.
AI performance
With increasing numbers of businesses using AI in their everyday work, it means their desktops need to be able to cope with the demands it places on them. To this end, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 AIO desktops have been designed to cope with the most demanding industries, including those requiring 3D visualisation such as healthcare, creativity, and education, the new generation of AIOs can deliver up to 260 TOPS of AI performance with Intel® Core™ ultra processors.
Select models, such as the ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6, feature a 23.8” near edgeless FHD anti-glare display with 99% sRGB color accuracy, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for crisp visuals, and certifications for EyeSafe® and IP55 water and dust resistance.
The ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops also come with Lenovo’s proprietary AI solutions, including Lenovo AI Now on-device personal assistant to enhance workflow productivity and automation and Lenovo AI Turbo Engine that continuously allocates resources to optimise performance based on workload.
These are backed by Lenovo ThinkShield, a comprehensive end-to-end security solution that combines hardware and software to protect your data. For additional security, they spot a dTPM 2.0 chip that encrypts passwords and data, a BIOS-based Smart USB protection and individual USB port disablement to help prevent unauthorised access via peripherals, and more.
Visual performance
Lenovo’s ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors deliver performance that cater to individual needs. The family of WQHD and UHD IPS displays feature a wide 99% sRGB & BT.709 color gamut for accurate and vibrant images and a variable refresh rate3 (48-120Hz) that dynamically adjusts to match on-screen content for long-term energy saving and smooth visuals.
Designed to boost efficiency, each monitor sports an array of connectivity options, including USB-C® one cable solution on ThinkVision docking monitors, built-in modular VoIP remote conference technologies with AI-powered features and more. Select units offers fast device charge with up to 100W power delivery.
Responsible design
For those concerned about the sustainability of Lenovo’s new products, Lenovo has increased the use of sustainable materials in the lineup. For instance, the ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, use 95% post-consumer recycled plastic with plastic-free packaging.
The lineup is also certified to meet the industry’s most rigorous environmental standards, including ENERGY STAR®, TCO, and EPEAT Gold.
For IT managers, Lenovo Display Fleet Manager (LDFM) enhances remote manageability with centralised asset management, firmware updates, and display setting configurations. With LDFM, firmware updates in around a minute and can be deployed in batches to minimise downtime for end users.
