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Australia won't escape the Lenovo job cuts announced today, according to a spokesperson for the computer manufacturer.
Chinese computer maker Lenovo has announced that its global CEO and president Bill Amelio will whizz into Sydney for two days next month to get cosy with the locals.
China-based PC and gadget manufacturer Lenovo on Thursday confirmed that it was talking to "independent third parties" about potential acquisitions and investments.
Lenovo has announced a "redeployment plan" which will see the company shed around 2,500 staff, or 11 per cent of its global workforce.
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Lenovo is moving away from its business origins with the launch of a new consumer oriented PC line, dubbed the "Idea" range, later this month.
To ensure minimal disruption to its customer base, Lenovo's new IBM-branded business will initially operate virtually as a separate entity.
Stephen Ward, general manager of IBM's Personal Systems Group, will lead the way as the new Lenovo sets its sights outside China.
Big Blue's sale of its PC business is no rash act, says News.com's Charles Cooper. It fits the plan Sam Palmisano began years ago.
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For businesspeople who work long hours on the road, the ThinkPad X32 offers an excellent combination of light weight, sufficient screen and keyboard space, plenty of ports and lengthy battery life.
Though costly and a bit heavier than the ThinkPad X40 it replaces, the ultraportable ThinkPad X41 is still a great choice for the corporate road warrior's dream machine.
Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 is another fine entry into its portfolio, but be prepared to spend extra to get the features you need.
The T400s is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad yet from Lenovo just be ready to pay for the convenience.
Lenovo's RD210 makes perfect sense if you're a small business that just needs a grunty all-purpose 1RU server.
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