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Lenovo Group Limited
联想集团有限公司
Type Limited company
Founded 1984
Headquarters Flag of the People's Republic of China Beijing, China
Flag of the United States Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
(registered in Hong Kong)
Key people Yang Yuanqing, Chairman
William Amelio, CEO
Industry Computing
Products Personal computers, laptops, imaging, mobile phones
Revenue ▲$13 billion USD (2005)
Employees Approx. A limited company in the United Kingdom is a Corporation whose liability is limited by law Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Morrisville is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Yang Yuanqing (Simplified Chinese 杨元庆 ( 1964 -   is the current Chairman of the Board of Lenovo Group Limited William J Amelio is president and CEO of Lenovo Group Limited A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" Computing is usually defined like the activity of using and developing Computer technology Computer hardware and software. In Marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a Market that might satisfy a want or need In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been A fiscal year (or financial year, or sometimes budget year) is a period used for calculating annual ("yearly" Financial statements in Businesses Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. 19,000 (2006)
Website www.lenovo.com

Lenovo Group Limited (Simplified Chinese:联想集团有限公司;Traditional Chinese:聯想集團有限公司;Pinyin:Liánxiǎng Jítuán Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use SEHK: 0992,OTCBB: LNVGY) is China's largest and the world's third largest personal computer manufacturer, after Hewlett-Packard and Dell of the US. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange ( also 港交所 abbreviated as HKEX;) is the Stock exchange of Hong Kong. The OTC Bulletin Board or OTCBB is an electronic quotation system in the United States that displays real-time quotes last-sale prices and volume information for A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The multinational technology company Dell Inc develops manufactures sells and supports Personal computers and other computer-related products [1]. It reclaimed its third position from Acer of Taiwan who had knocked it down to fourth position in 2007

Lenovo produces desktops, laptops, servers, handheld computers, imaging equipment, and mobile phone handsets. A desktop computer is a Personal computer (PC in a form intended for regular use at a single location as opposed to a mobile Laptop or portable computer A laptop computer, also known as a notebook computer, is a small Personal computer designed for mobile use. A server is a Computer dedicated to providing one or more services over a computer network typically through a request-response routine A mobile device (also known as cellphone device, handheld device, handheld computer, "Palmtop" or simply handheld) is a pocket-sized Lenovo also provides information technology integration and support services, and its QDI unit offers contract manufacturing. Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support Lenovo also offers Internet access through its FM365.com portal. The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks

Its executive headquarters are located in Beijing, People's Republic of China and in Morrisville, North Carolina, USA. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Morrisville is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It is incorporated in Hong Kong. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders [2]

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Products

Lenovo makes a variety of products for world wide sale. [3] These products include:

Ownership

As of February 29, 2008, 44. ThinkCentre is a line of award-winning desktops produced by IBM in 2003, then Lenovo in 2005 History The ThinkCentre Lenovo 3000 was a line of low-priced Notebook and desktop computers designed by Lenovo Group targeting small businesses and individuals ThinkPad is a brand of portable Laptop and Notebook Personal computers originally designed manufactured and sold by IBM. A laptop computer, also known as a notebook computer, is a small Personal computer designed for mobile use. A Tablet PC is a Notebook or slate-shaped Mobile computer, equipped with a Touchscreen or Graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology which allows IdeaPad is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computer designed by Lenovo. A laptop computer, also known as a notebook computer, is a small Personal computer designed for mobile use. Lenovo 3000 was a line of low-priced Notebook and desktop computers designed by Lenovo Group targeting small businesses and individuals A desktop computer is a Personal computer (PC in a form intended for regular use at a single location as opposed to a mobile Laptop or portable computer Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 4% of Lenovo is owned by public shareholders, 41. 8% by Legend Holdings Limited, 6. 7% by IBM, 6. International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology 5% by Texas Pacific Group, General Atlantic LLC and Newbridge Capital LLC and 0. TPG Capital (formerly Texas Pacific Group commonly referred to as "TPG" is a Private equity investment firm founded by David Bonderman, James 6 by the directors. Because the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a Chinese government agency, owns 65% of Legend Holdings, effectively the Chinese government owns about 27. The Chinese Academy of Sciences ( CAS) ( formerly known as Academia Sinica (not to be confused with the Republic of China 's (Taiwan Academia The Central People's Government is the Central government of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. 17% of Lenovo and is the largest shareholder. [4]

History

Origins

The company was founded in 1984 by a group of eleven engineers, headed by Liu Chuanzhi, in Beijing. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Liǔ Chuánzhì ( ( April 29, 1944 — is a Chinese businessman Originally known as Legend Group Ltd and New Technology Developer Incorporated, the listed holding company was incorporated in 1988 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The company had become the biggest PC manufacturer of domestic and distributed third party products through its wholesale business.

The company underwent restructuring and separated into two entities. They were Lenovo and Digital China Holdings Limited. Lenovo became the personal computer manufacturer and Digital China took on the wholesale and distribution of IT products and services. [5]

In 2005 Lenovo purchased IBM's PC Division which transformed it into a major international personal computer manufacturer. Lenovo paid $1. 27 billion to IBM which consisted of $655 million in cash and $600 million in Lenovo stock. As a result of the acquisition, Lenovo gained the rights to the product lines as well as licensed trademarks such as ThinkVision, ThinkPad, ThinkVantage, ThinkCentre, Aptiva, and NetVista. Lenovo Group Limited (,) is China's largest and the world's fourth largest Personal computer manufacturer after Hewlett-Packard and Dell of the U ThinkPad is a brand of portable Laptop and Notebook Personal computers originally designed manufactured and sold by IBM. ThinkCentre is a line of award-winning desktops produced by IBM in 2003, then Lenovo in 2005 History The ThinkCentre The IBM Aptiva personal computer was introduced in September 1994 as the replacement for the IBM PS/1. The IBM NetVista is a variety of products manfactured by IBM. As of May 1, 2005, IBM owned 19. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology 9% of Lenovo.

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Environmental Record

The term "green computing" focuses on computers' energy consumption. The less power a computer needs, the less harm to the environment it does. The owner will spend less on energy as well. As environmental ratings become more prominent for computer manufacturers, green computing has gained their attention, and Lenovo has accommodated with this trend. Tom Tobul, executive director of marketing for Lenovo's emerging products business unit, said: "We are seeing a continuing evolution of environmental ratings. Different standards exist in different countries. A trend is starting with more customers specifying green their purchasing requests. "[8]

With the launch of ThinkCentre A61e desktop PC in 2007, Lenovo has become a leading manufacturer of environment-friendly computers. It was also the first time a Lenovo product received the prestigious EPEAT Gold Status. [9]

Greenpeace also rated Lenovo as the world's most environmentally friendly electronics firm in 2007, ahead of Nokia, Sony/Ericsson, Dell, and Samsung. Greenpeace examined the companies by which toxic chemicals electronics they use while making hardware, and what efforts the companies employ to help former customers recycle their products when they're no longer usable. Lenovo was ranked poorly in the past surveys but made huge breakthroughs by offering no-questions-asked recycling services for old hardware in all of the countries where its products are sold.

However, Greenpeace stated that no electronics firms are truly "green" in that all of them contribute, in some way, to environmental distress. Lenovo also used some of the most toxic chemicals possible in its manufacturing plants, according to the same article. [10]

Name

2008 Olympic Torch on display in Vilnius, February 16, 2008.
2008 Olympic Torch on display in Vilnius, February 16, 2008. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

"Lenovo" is a portmanteau of "Le-" (from Legend) and "novo", pseudo-Latin for "new". Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. The Chinese name (simplified Chinese: 联想; traditional Chinese: 聯想; pinyin: liánxiǎng) means "associate, connect in the mind". Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use

Sport Sponsorships

Lenovo has been actively sponsoring world sporting events in recent years. After becoming a partner sponsor of the 2006 Torino Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics[11]. Lenovo also designed the Olympic torch for the 2008 Olympics. Lenovo is also sponsoring the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Athlete Outreach Program both the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. The World Anti-Doping Agency ( WADA) Agence mondiale antidopage is an independent foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee The Paralympic Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with physical and sensorial disabilities

Since 2007, Lenovo sponsors the Formula One team WilliamsF1 and in 2006, the National Basketball Association (NBA)[12]. Not to be confused with Frank Williams Racing Cars, formed by Frank Williams 1967 In 2006 Lenovo used Brazilian soccer professional Ronaldinho to promote new products. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21 1980 in Porto Alegre) commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer

See also

References

  1. ^ Gartner, Inc. This is a list of the world's largest public and private businesses by gross revenues. The following is a list of notable computer system manufacturers. This is a list of company names with their name origins explained (2008-01-16). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. "Gartner Says Worldwide PC Market Grew 13 Percent in 2007". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  2. ^ Lenovo - Key locations worldwide - Singapore
  3. ^ Lenovo Products - United States Retrieved 2006-03-13
  4. ^ Investor fact sheet. Retrieved on 2007-08-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus.
  5. ^ Digital China - Who We Are - Our Company - Background
  6. ^ BBC NEWS | Technology | Lenovo to offer Linux on laptops
  7. ^ Lenovo News - United States 2007-12-19 Lenovo Enters Worldwide Consumer PC Market with New "Idea" Brand
  8. ^ http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/62542.html Germain, Jack M. “Green Tech and Greenbacks: The Money Case for Eco-Friendly Computing” Ecommercetimes. com. Apr. 12, 2008. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
  9. ^ http://www.technomint.com/2007/09/18/lenovo-sets-a-new-energy-efficiency-standard-with-the-launch-of-thinkcentre-a61e-desktop-pc/ “Lenovo Sets a New Energy-Efficiency Standard with the Launch of ThinkCentre A61e Desktop PC “. TechnoMint. com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
  10. ^ http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/95684/lenovo-tops-in-environmental-friendliness.html Thurrott, Paul. “Lenovo Tops in Environmental Friendliness. ” WindowsITPro. com. Apr. 04, 2007.
  11. ^ Lenovo - About Lenovo, The Olympic Partner program
  12. ^ Lenovo News - United States 2006-10-19 Lenovo and NBA Announce New Global Partnership

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