Lenovo announced that the Lenovo
ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, one of the first AI-optimized compute devices purpose
built to run video conferencing room systems, will be available soon locally.
Powered
by the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor[i] with an integrated NPU, the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is ready for
AI-heavy meeting room workloads, delivering unparalleled performance for
intuitive collaboration and enhanced productivity, all in a protected and
user-friendly solution.
Smarter AI
for All Means Smarter Collaboration
Under Lenovo’s
vision of Smarter AI
for All, the company remains firmly dedicated to equipping
organizations and individuals with the right tools to put AI to work for them. While the role of collaboration
technology has never been more critical, especially in developing economies
like the Philippines, many customers are continuing to redefine meeting spaces
and how work is done.
Given this, the integration of AI into collaboration
tools presents a transformative opportunity to connect people and improve
productivity.
As Lenovo brings more compute power to collaboration, end
users will be empowered by enhanced predictive capabilities that anticipate
user needs, suggest relevant resources, or actions before they’re requested. AI-driven
analytics will also provide real-time feedback on productivity and team
dynamics, enabling more informed decision-making and fostering a more agile and
responsive work environment.
For IT managers in the Philippines, collaborative AI
tools hold the potential for even greater automation, proactive management, and
strategic insight. AI is expected to further reduce the manual workload by
automating more complex maintenance tasks, predictive monitoring, and security
measures, allowing local IT teams to focus on innovation rather than spend
majority of their time on routine operations.
Moving forward, as these AI-enabled collaboration tools continue
to evolve, they will increasingly become essential resources in daily tasks for
meeting participants while helping reduce complexity and workloads for IT
managers.
Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2
Lenovo
ThinkSmart Core Gen 2
One
of the first AI-optimized compute devices purpose built for video conferencing
room systems, the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 elevates every meeting
experience—no matter the room size or setup. This intelligent device combines
AI-optimized technology and unparalleled performance for intuitive
collaboration and enhanced productivity, all in a protected and user-friendly solution.
Powered
by the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor on the Intel vPro® platform, the ThinkSmart
Core Gen 2 efficiently
manages heavy AI workloads right on the compute device, with up to 40% lower
power consumption than its predecessor.[ii]
For a complete room solution right out of the box, ThinkSmart Core Gen
2 Full Room Kit is a single-SKU option that adds the intelligent ThinkSmart
Bar 180, enabling Intelligent
Speaker functionality. Installation and deployment are quick and convenient,
and ample ports allow for quick and easy connection to different devices. No
matter what configuration IT teams create, every collaboration is more secure,
thanks to the advanced hardware-based protection of the Intel vPro® platform
and automatic Windows 11 security updates.
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 offers an incredible array of
smart features to enable smarter meeting rooms.
·
Intelligent
Power – Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra
processor and Intel vPro® platform the ThinkSmart
Core Gen 2 efficiently manages heavy AI workloads with up to 40% lower power
consumption. The unique NPU architecture built on Windows 11 IoT accelerates
compute tasks and data transfer, optimizing AI performance and making
operations more efficient, reliable, and secure.
·
Smart Assistance – Supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms on
Windows, the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 boosts collaboration with AI-enabled
features through Microsoft Copilot or Zoom AI Companion. AI-enabled experiences
like intelligent framing of meeting participants, auto voice detection, smart
name tags, meeting summaries, and real time assistance are just some of the
smart features to look forward to in the future.[iii]
·
Purpose
Built – The versatile built-in cable
management system locks wires in place or detaches completely for a sleeker,
more compact setup, and an integrated EDID management facilitates improve
connectivity with room displays. ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is tested to run
24/7/365 in a wide temperature range (5°C to 40°C), withstanding a crowded
server room and boasts a quiet fanless enclosure to go unnoticed behind a
conference room display.
Inherent
Flexibility – With
Windows 11 IoT, ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 offers the flexibility to choose from a
variety of peripherals. To make installation easier, the smart device comes
with either the Lenovo IP Controller or the ThinkSmart Controller to suit a
variety of room setups. For
a truly flexible experience, the intelligent device offers users the ability to
easily plug in their laptop if needed and run a meeting in BYOD mode, regardless
of the UC platform.
“Smart collaboration technology
continues to advance rapidly with the introduction of AI-enabled features,” said
Shannon
MacKay, General Manager of Worldwide Smart Collaboration Business, Lenovo.
“Customers are looking for more compute power and flexibility to future-proof
meeting spaces and take advantages of solutions available now and just over the
horizon."
Customer
Support & Professional Services
The
ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 comes preloaded with ThinkSmart Manager software with the Intel vPro® platform for remote manageability in real-time to save IT teams’ resources.
And, for additional security, the Lenovo ThinkShield offering adds an
extra layer of security through its OS-to-cloud solutions.
For ongoing support, the new AI-optimized video conferencing compute
devices includes a three-year Lenovo warranty with Premier Support and one-year
ThinkSmart Manager Premium license. Also included is Lenovo Smart Collaboration
Professional Services Deploy and Maintain to ensure fast, efficient rollout.
Stay
Tuned for Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo
ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, designed to revolutionize AI-powered collaboration and
video conferencing, will soon be available in the Philippine market. Offering
enhanced computing power, seamless connectivity, and smarter meeting room
solutions, this device is set to transform hybrid work environments. Pricing
and availability details will be announced soon.
Technical
Specifications
|
Performance |
Processor |
Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 165H processor on Intel vPro® platform Intel® CoreTM Ultra 5 135H
processor on Intel vPro® platform |
|
Operating System |
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise GAC |
|
|
Memory[iv] |
16GB (Dual-Channel) DDR5 5600MHz SODIMM 32GB (Dual-Channel) DDR5 5600MHz SODIMM |
|
|
Storage[v] |
256GB PCIe TLC SSD |
|
|
Graphics |
Intel®
Arc™ graphics |
|
|
Security |
|
TPM 2.0 Kensington™ MiniSaver lock slot Removable Cable Management |
|
Connectivity |
Ports |
1x HDMI Ingest 2x HDMI-Out 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 2.0 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-C Ingest 1x Standard Think Power |
|
|
Wifi |
WLAN 802.11 AC (2x2) Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5.0 |
|
Design |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
185 x 220 x 38 mm/7.28 x 8.66 x 1.50 in (with cable management) 185 x 140 x 38 mm/7.28 x 5.51 x 1.50 in
(without cable management) |
|
|
Weight |
1.01 kg/2.23 lbs (with cable management) 0.86 kg/ 1.90 lbs (without cable
management) |
|
Manageability |
ThinkSmart Manager |
|
About Lenovo
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is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the
Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets.
Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has
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portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations,
smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance
computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and
services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is
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[i]
Available with Intel® Core™ Ultra 5
processor or Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor.
[ii] Up to 40% lower processor
power with AI enhanced virtual camera with an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor
versus 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1370P as measured by SoC package power using
XSplit VCam for background removal, auto framing, enhanced lighting, and chair
removal using NPU.
[iii] The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is pending certification for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms on Windows.
[iv]
Actual available user storage and
internal memory capacity is less and varies due to many factors, including
formatting, partitioning and operating system, etc., which utilize part of this
capacity. The available capacity may change with software updates.
[v]
Actual available user storage and
internal memory capacity is less and varies due to many factors, including
formatting, partitioning and operating system, etc., which utilize part of this
capacity. The available capacity may change with software updates.
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