Lenovo's Australian division is re-engineering a supply chain system inherited from IBM under moves to boost brand awareness and respect for the relatively lesser-known Chinese PC brand here.
To ensure minimal disruption to its customer base, Lenovo's new IBM-branded business will initially operate virtually as a separate entity.
Around 10,000 workers in IBM's PC division can expect to get letters of offer from Lenovo in the next two weeks, with remuneration and benefits comparable to what they're currently on.
Lenovo's planned acquisition of IBM's personal computing division is expected to see 180 employees in Australia and 10 in New Zealand transition to the Chinese company, IBM Australia officials said today.
To ensure minimal disruption to its customer base, Lenovo's new IBM-branded business will initially operate virtually as a separate entity.
En route to Melbourne this weekend, Formula 1 team AT&T Williams' lead driver Nico Rosberg hopes to power ahead thanks to a new sponsorship deal with Lenovo.
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