Lenovo launched the new Lenovo Connect IoT service at the MWC in Barcelona, Spain, on February 26. This service is a global smart IoT cloud platform service built to fulfill a three-prong strategy. By gathering high-quality global connection and service resources, it is committed to the industry's greater professionalism and expanded scenario applications of IoT.

Lenovo launches Lenovo Connect IoT service

Lenovo launches Lenovo Connect IoT serviceIn the Lenovo exhibition area, the reporter saw the Mobike bicycle, smart IoV terminal T-box, and several 

smart connectivity laptops such as Lenovo's first Snapdragon laptop--the Miix 630--all of which have built-in Lenovo Connect IoT service. During the exhibition, Yang Yuanqing and Mr. Lu Yimin, the president of China Unicom, visited the Lenovo Connect exhibition area. Dr. Martin, vice president of Lenovo Group and general manager of Lenovo Connect, accompanied them on the visit and introduced the achievements of Lenovo Connect IoT service in smart travel and smart interaction devices. Lenovo Connect is Lenovo's important carrier in the smart IoT field, and accordingly it indicates Lenovo's mission to demonstrate leadership in the smart IoT industry.

Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group, visits the Lenovo Connect booth

China Unicom President Lu Yimin visits the Lenovo Connect booth

Lenovo Connect displays the Mobike bicycle, smart IoV terminal T-box and several smart connectivity laptops with built-in Lenovo Connect IoT service

Industry professionalism and scenario application

Given the rapid development of IoT, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, 5G and associated technologies, the Internet is moving toward the era of smart Internet. Martin said, "The core of intelligent interconnection is to let all kinds connect freely based on industry professionalism and scenario application. Therefore, device manufacturers should all be included in the smart connectivity network so that they can obtain user value through open cooperation and joint operation. We should also embrace traditional industries and seize the opportunities of IoT-empowered industrial transformation and upgrading."

       Dr. Martin Wang, vice president of Lenovo Group and general manager of Lenovo Connect, delivers a keynote speech

It is in this context that Lenovo Connect IoT service comes into being. Its core is the self-developed Lenovo global smart connectivity platform, which provides one-stop IoT industry solutions covering connection management, device management, big data, cloud computing and AI services. It can improve operational efficiency, save costs, avoid risks and ensure intelligent iteration.

Currently, the IoT service delivers a full range of IoT capabilities from terminal-pipe-cloud software-hardware integration to services across regions and networks. There are successful case examples in smart travel, smart interaction devices and other industries, covering a wide range of application scenarios. For example, Lenovo has built V2X solutions based on ICBAG and cooperated with dozens of leading new-energy automobile enterprises, such as NIO and Xiaopeng.

Joining hands to create a smart IoT ecosystem

Lenovo Connect IoT has seen more than 10 million cellular connections in China, but the number will exceed 100 million in three years. The IoT service will be delivered in more than 80% of nations. Thus, in the future Lenovo will provide industry solutions that feature "terminal-pipe-cloud software-hardware integration" through a powerful, integrated pan-connectivity system as well as the optimization and integration of blockchain technology resources, thus enabling customers to achieve rapid innovation and efficient operation.

Lenovo Connect displays the smart IoV terminal T-box and smart connectivity laptops with built-in Lenovo Connect IoT service

According to Dr. Martin, Lenovo has focused its efforts on smart IoT from the aspects of IoT, cloud, big data, AI and global service. Now, he said, the business also encompasses smart travel, smart interaction devices, new retail, sharing economy and other aspects. Consequently, the Lenovo Connect IoT service capability is open to partners, which are welcome to join the smart IoT ecosystem and jointly promote the development of the smart IoT industry.

From connectivity to management and service, Lenovo Connect IoT service represents a starting point. Lenovo will continue to fulfill its role as a contributor and motivator in the era of smart change.