A new generation of cloud services is finally meeting the high expectations of users and decision-makers. Now it’s time for devices to take the next big step forward, matching the cloud’s ability to give users exactly what they want — where and when they want it.

1. HOW TO GUIDE
WELCOME TO THE
TOOLS OF THE FUTURE
Can Your Hardware Take
Cloud Computing Even Higher?
Your users don’t want more for less — they
want more of what matters to them. This is
what the cloud and personal devices combine
to deliver, and users expect the same from
your solutions. They expect a transparent
productivity platform that lets them work and
live — anywhere, anytime.
Choosing the Right Device
Cloud computing is no longer just a tool, it
is a perspective through which we view life,
work, and everything in between. Our devices
connect us to that possibility — so how can
you choose hardware that can matches this
enormous potential?
Aim for Inspired Design and Construction
Technology is about more than performance
benchmarks — emotion counts. You want tools
that are built to work as hard as you do, and are
optimized to deliver the very best of the best.
• Both form and function matter — users
want devices they’re proud to spend their
day with.
• This is especially true in situations where
impressions matter, so every single
detail counts.
• Consider the entire hardware solution,
including peripherals and accessories.
Never confuse stylish and fashionable. Choose
devices that combine dependable innovation,
creative engineering, and robust performance
— looks aren’t enough.
Empower Deeper
Collaboration with Richer A/V
Traditionally, cloud computing compromised
performance to deliver consistent access
and dependable user experiences. A new
generation of data centers is driving high-
quality, high-availability cloud services — if
your hardware can keep up.
A new generation of cloud services
is finally meeting the high expectations
of users and decision-makers. Now it’s
time for devices to take the next big
step forward, matching the cloud’s
ability to give users exactly what they
want — where and when they want it.
THE DEVICE STILL
MATTERS
A Guide to Understanding How
Hardware Impacts the Cloud
Sponsored by Lenovo and Intel®

2. HOW TO GUIDE
• Collaboration works best with hardware built
for the latest and greatest audio and video.
• Big data is better with digitization, so give
users integrated camera and microphones.
• The rise of mobile broadband is creating
expectations and opportunities.
The best productivity solutions bring information
to life, moving beyond data to drive more
impactful and meaningful productivity.
Rely on Robust, Layered Security
As cloud computing security continues to
mature, organizations now feel more confident
about transforming their data center. A layered
approach to security, with protective and
defensive controls at the user, device, and
network level, prevents a single point of failure.
• Select devices optimized for hardware-assisted
security at the CPU and component level.
• Leverage tools such as integrated data
containerization to protect sensitive data
on user machines.
• Strengthen and simplify user access with
two-factor and biometric credentials.
Users understand the necessity of security, but
they expect minimal disruption and downtime.
Combining cloud security and the right device
delivers a seamlessly secure user experience.
Look for Intelligent Batteries
and Power Sources
Battery life is about more than just staying
unplugged for longer. New advances on the
processor and elsewhere can dynamically adjust
power consumption based on activity. This
creates a more efficient and responsive power
plan that helps users pursue a cloud-driven vision
of seamless 24/7 productivity.
• Dynamic, workload-driven power schemes
should be a minimum requirement.
• Look for devices that recharge quickly.
• Provide users with the ability to upgrade/add
extra battery capacity.
Battery life is getting better, and that drives
user expectations higher as well. Few other
upgrades will do more for user satisfaction
with your technology.
Choose Durable Devices to
Ensure Dependable Productivity
The cloud was designed for worry-free
computing, keeping your information safe
and available when and where it’s needed.
This powerful, always-on availability needs to
be matched by devices built for the challenges
of computing in the modern world — failure is
not an option.
• Choose semi-rugged devices offering military-
grade durability without specialty prices.
• Look for features focused on real world
hazards — spills, dust, drops, loss.
• Dependability is more than hardware —
manageability impacts availability as well.
From instant application updates to automatic
data backup, the cloud is now synonymous
with continuity — your devices should offer
the same dependability.
Add Ports and Slots when Possible
Cloud computing can lead to being productive
in some surprising places. From an external
display to smart card, sometimes a peripheral
or accessory is key to getting the job done.
• Accessories let users customize their
computing experience.
• Design and durability should match that
of device.
• Look for tools that can restrict ports
when required.
Be careful about quality — accessories and
peripherals are a critical piece of the computing
ecosystem, so make long-term dependability
a priority.
Sponsored by Lenovo and Intel®

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A NEW STANDARD IN
POWERFUL PERSONAL
COMPUTING
The evolution of technology and expectations
is finally making good on the power of the
cloud to extend the reach of new ideas about
communication, collaboration, and the future
of work. As the cloud moves from futuristic
to foundational, your hardware needs to be
just as transformational. Lenovo®
ThinkPad®
and ThinkCentre®
X1 brands are committed to
building those tools.
• Award-winning portfolio from desktop to
mobile device
• Industry-leading reliability and customer
satisfaction
• Relentless focus on continuous collaborative
R&D and product innovation
As the world’s No. 1 provider
of technology to businesses of
all sizes, Lenovo is committed
to bringing our very best to
everything you do. Driven by
thoughtful design, purposeful
engineering, and nonstop
performance, our ThinkPad
and ThinkCentre X1 products,
powered by Intel®
, deliver
breakthrough innovation that
really matters.
For more information, visit
www.lenovo.com/think.
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