Chinese tech giant Lenovo targets US$16 billion in sales of new AI-powered computers, smartphones via e-commerce partner JD.com
- The two firms’ sales goal over the 2024-2026 period covers a range of next-generation AI devices, including enterprise servers
- Lenovo’s sharpened focus on AI reflects efforts in the global PC industry to integrate the technology into various products and services
Their new deal also involves AI marketing, smart logistics delivery and trade-in services via JD.com.
“Lenovo has entered into a new decade of embracing AI,” said company executive vice-president Liu Jun, who also serves as president of China operations. He also assured the partnership’s commitment to promote “AI for the benefit of tens of thousands of families and industries”.
At the firm’s 9th Global Tech World event held in Austin, Texas, last October, Lenovo launched its “AI for All” strategy that covers purpose-built AI-ready devices, infrastructure, solutions and services. In August, the company announced a US$1 billion investment over three years in AI innovation.
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Lenovo, which operates in more than 180 markets worldwide, is rolling out its first-generation AI PCs in the first half of this year, executive vice-president Luca Rossi, who also heads the company’s Intelligent Devices Group, said during February’s earnings webcast.