Lenovo Introduces ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 to Future-Proof AI-Optimized Meeting Spaces
Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has unveiled the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, one of the first AI-optimized compute devices designed for video conferencing room systems. Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor with an integrated NPU, it's built to handle AI-heavy meeting room workloads, offering enhanced collaboration and productivity in a secure, user-friendly package.
Key features include:
- Up to 40% lower power consumption than its predecessor
- Support for Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms on Windows
- AI-enabled features like intelligent framing and auto voice detection
- Flexible setup options and BYOD compatibility
- Three-year Lenovo warranty with Premier Support
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller starts at $2,900 and will be available by the end of 2024.
Il Gruppo Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) ha presentato il ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, uno dei primi dispositivi informatici ottimizzati per l'AI, progettato per i sistemi di videoconferenza nelle sale riunioni. Alimentato dal processore Intel® Core™ Ultra con NPU integrata, è costruito per gestire carichi di lavoro gravosi in sale riunioni, offrendo una collaborazione e una produttività migliorate in un pacchetto sicuro e user-friendly.
Le caratteristiche chiave includono:
- Fino al 40% di consumo energetico in meno rispetto al suo predecessore
- Supporto per Microsoft Teams Rooms o Zoom Rooms su Windows
- Funzionalità abilitate per AI come inquadratura intelligente e rilevamento automatico della voce
- Opzioni di configurazione flessibili e compatibilità con BYOD
- Garanzia di tre anni Lenovo con Premier Support
Il ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller parte da $2,900 e sarà disponibile entro la fine del 2024.
El Grupo Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) ha presentado el ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, uno de los primeros dispositivos de computación optimizados para IA, diseñado para sistemas de videoconferencia en salas de reuniones. Impulsado por el procesador Intel® Core™ Ultra con NPU integrada, está construido para manejar cargas de trabajo pesadas en salas de reuniones, ofreciendo una colaboración y productividad mejoradas en un paquete seguro y fácil de usar.
Las características clave incluyen:
- Hasta un 40% menos de consumo de energía que su predecesor
- Soporte para Microsoft Teams Rooms o Zoom Rooms en Windows
- Funciones habilitadas para IA como encuadre inteligente y detección automática de voz
- Opciones de configuración flexibles y compatibilidad con BYOD
- Garantía de tres años de Lenovo con Premier Support
El ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller tiene un precio inicial de $2,900 y estará disponible a finales de 2024.
레노보 그룹(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY)이 비디오 컨퍼런스 룸 시스템을 위해 설계된 AI 최적화 컴퓨팅 장치 중 하나인 ThinkSmart Core Gen 2를 공개했습니다. 인텔® 코어™ 울트라 프로세서에 통합된 NPU로 구동되며, AI 중심의 회의실 작업을 처리할 수 있도록 구축되어 사용자 친화적인 패키지로 보안성과 협업 및 생산성을 향상시킵니다.
주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 이전 모델보다 최대 40% 낮은 전력 소비
- Windows에서 Microsoft Teams Rooms 또는 Zoom Rooms 지원
- 지능형 프레이밍 및 자동 음성 감지와 같은 AI 지원 기능
- 유연한 설치 옵션 및 BYOD 호환성
- 프리미어 지원과 함께 제공되는 3년 레노보 보증
ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller의 시작 가격은 $2,900이며 2024년 말에 제공될 예정입니다.
Le groupe Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) a dévoilé le ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, l'un des premiers appareils de calcul optimisés par IA, conçu pour les systèmes de vidéoconférence dans les salles de réunion. Alimenté par le processeur Intel® Core™ Ultra avec NPU intégré, il est conçu pour gérer des charges de travail lourdes lors des réunions, offrant une collaboration et une productivité améliorées dans un ensemble sécurisé et convivial.
Les caractéristiques clés incluent :
- Jusqu'à 40 % de consommation d'énergie en moins que son prédécesseur
- Soutien pour Microsoft Teams Rooms ou Zoom Rooms sous Windows
- Fonctionnalités activées par l'IA comme le cadrage intelligent et la détection automatique de la voix
- Options de configuration flexibles et compatibilité BYOD
- Garantie de trois ans Lenovo avec support Premier
Le ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller commence à 2 900 $ et sera disponible d'ici la fin de 2024.
Die Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) hat das ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 vorgestellt, ein Gerät der ersten Generation, das für KI-optimierte Videokonferenzraumsysteme konzipiert wurde. Angetrieben von dem Intel® Core™ Ultra Prozessor mit integrierter NPU, wurde es entsprechend für belastende KI-Arbeiten in Besprechungsräumen entwickelt und bietet verbesserte Zusammenarbeit und Produktivität in einem sicheren, benutzerfreundlichen Paket.
Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören:
- Bis zu 40 % niedrigerer Stromverbrauch als sein Vorgänger
- Unterstützung für Microsoft Teams Rooms oder Zoom Rooms auf Windows
- KI-fähige Funktionen wie intelligentes Framing und automatische Spracherkennung
- Flexible Einrichtungsmöglichkeiten und BYOD-Kompatibilität
- Drei Jahre Lenovo-Garantie mit Premier Support
Das ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller startet bei $2.900 und wird bis Ende 2024 erhältlich sein.
- Introduction of AI-optimized compute device for video conferencing systems
- Up to 40% lower power consumption compared to previous model
- Support for advanced AI-enabled features in collaboration tools
- Flexible setup options and compatibility with various peripherals
- Inclusion of three-year warranty and professional services
- Product availability not until the end of 2024
- Starting price of $2,900 may be considered high for some customers
Lenovo ThinkSmart Collaboration (Photo: Business Wire)
Smarter AI for All Means Smarter Collaboration
Under Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI for All, the company is dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals to put AI to work for them. While the role of collaboration technology has never been more critical, many customers are continuing to redefine meeting spaces and how work is done. The integration of AI into collaboration tools presents a transformative opportunity to connect people and improve productivity. Lenovo, the global leader in PCs, is bringing more compute power to collaboration.
In the future, end users will be empowered by enhanced predictive capabilities that anticipate user needs, suggest relevant resources, or actions before they’re requested. And AI-driven analytics will 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, 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 IT teams to focus on innovation rather than routine operations.
As these AI-enabled collaboration tools 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
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
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 a snap, 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 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.
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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 improved 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 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 advantage 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 include 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.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller starts at
Technical Specifications
Performance |
Processor |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 165H processor on Intel vPro® platform Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 135H processor on Intel vPro® platform |
Operating System |
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise GAC |
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Memoryiv |
16GB (Dual-Channel) DDR5 5600MHz SODIMM 32GB (Dual-Channel) DDR5 5600MHz SODIMM |
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Storagev |
256GB PCIe TLC SSD |
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Graphics |
Intel® Arc™ graphics |
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Security |
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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 |
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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) |
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Weight |
1.01 kg/2.23 lbs (with cable management) 0.86 kg/ 1.90 lbs (without cable management) |
Manageability |
ThinkSmart Manager |
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LENOVO, THINKSMART, and THINKSHIELD are trademarks of Lenovo. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. ZOOM is a trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Intel, Intel vPro and Intel Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
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i Available with Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor or Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor.
ii Up to
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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Source: Lenovo Group
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