According to the company, the Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access domestically and internationally by leveraging the availability of EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks worldwide.

Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardise on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region can provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area.

In addition, if an employee relocates to a different region or is travelling outside the home coverage area, the technology supports the ability to switch carriers without the need to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop.

The technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.

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"We are pleased that Lenovo will be adopting Gobi technology for the popular ThinkPad laptops," said Barry Matsumori, vice president of product management at Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "Embedded wireless connectivity is becoming widely recognized for its inherent benefits for both users and enterprises, and Gobi provides unparalleled flexibility for mobile workforces that need to stay connected."

Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardize on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region has the flexibility to provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area. If an employee relocates to a different region or is traveling outside the home coverage area, Gobi technology supports the ability to switch carriers without having to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop, reducing the costs to deploy 3G. Gobi technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.

Qualcomm's embedded Gobi solutions for laptops and netbooks deliver support for the world's leading 3G technologies as well as for integrated GPS. For more information about Gobi technology, please visit www.gobianywhere.com.

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About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2009 FORTUNE 500(R) company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark and Gobi and Gobi2000 are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Kira Lee Golin, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies
Phone:  1-858-651-1554
Email:  qctpublicrelations@qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone:  1-858-845-5959
Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

John Gilbert, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

Lenovo Contact
Kristy Fair
Phone:  1-919-257-6329
Email:  krisfair@lenovo.com

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According to the company, the Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access domestically and internationally by leveraging the availability of EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks worldwide.

Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardise on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region can provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area.

In addition, if an employee relocates to a different region or is travelling outside the home coverage area, the technology supports the ability to switch carriers without the need to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop.

The technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.

Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com

SMC 2.0 builds on the capabilities of SMC 1.2 in several critical areas including:

Better Security and Storage

-- Pristine Image Support(1) -- An SMC 2.0 enabled PC will return to its original state with each time a user turns off the PC. During this process, SMC 2.0 resets the image on the array to pristine states by removing viruses or malware and temporarily saved information such as files, passwords, and user unique information. This feature makes SMC 2.0 ideal for work settings such as kiosks, libraries and for task workers and software test environments.

-- Enhanced Redundancy -- In addition to the asynchronous redundancy available in SMC 1.2, SMC 2.0 offers IT managers improved data access by creating duplicate connection managers, allowing end users to continue logging into their desktop PCs even if the original client connection to the SMC Connection Manager in the data center is not available. SMC 2.0 also allows for array synchronous replication(2) -- a process that instantly backs up user data on separate, redundant storage arrays as soon as user data is saved.

Ease of Management and Improved Manageability

-- Assigned Seating -- IT managers will now be able to choose between assigning an image to a user or a particular SMC client such as a PC located in an office, classroom, hotel lobby or school library. By assigning an image to a specific PC, the PC will always boot directly to a defined Windows image.

-- Storage Array Auto Detection -- Designed for even the most novice administrator, SMC 2.0 makes managing storage arrays on the network easy with Auto Detect. Once a new storage array has been installed, the SMC 2.0 console automatically detects its presence on the network, minimizing the need to notify the administrator that a new array has been installed.

-- Expanded Language Support -- On SMC 2.0, Lenovo's user login interface will support additional languages including Scandinavian as well as double byte character set (DBCS) languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Enhanced User Experience

-- ThinkCentre desktop PCs operating on the SMC 2.0 network can support additional PC add-in cards such as quad monitor graphics, providing users with expandability options. In addition, SMC 2.0 hypervisor automatically delivers higher quality of service for VoIP applications, ideal for call centers or large enterprises that rely heavily on VoIP for phone communications.

"Our customers are asking us for an alternative desktop computing solution that is simple to use, easy to deploy and will deliver a tangible return on investment," said Peter Schrady, vice president, general manager, Software and Peripherals, Lenovo. "The answer is SMC 2.0. We have designed SMC 2.0 to reduce the cost and complexity of desktop virtualization. And best of all, there is no discernible difference to the end user as they work directly from a familiar, full functioning ThinkCentre desktop PC."

Seamless Transition to SMC 2.0

Lenovo offers a suite of Lenovo Professional Services to help customers deploy their solution quickly from initial migration planning to end-to-end SMC implementation. These services include:

-- SMC Assessment

-- Infrastructure Planning & Design

-- Pilot Deployment

-- Managed Deployment

-- Customer Training

-- SMC Consulting

-- System Tuning

Customers can also choose Lenovo service and support options including ThinkPlus Priority Support for continuous, 24/7 reliability and efficient operation of the SMC 2.0 solution.

For more information please visit: www.lenovo.com/securemanagedclient.

Availability(3)

SMC 2.0 can be deployed on SMC compliant Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop PCs such as the ThinkCentre M58p. The SMC 2.0 solution will be available starting in February 2010 in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and select countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

(1) Requires fee based software

(2) Requires fee based software

(3 )All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

SOURCE: Lenovo

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