Lenovo has announced its new ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 solution, an AI-optimised compute device tailored for running video conferencing systems in meeting spaces.
Lenovo outlines that the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra processor and an integrated NPU designed to handle AI-intensive meeting room tasks. This aims to ensure exceptional performance, foster seamless collaboration, and boost productivity, all within a secure and user-friendly framework.
Lenovo adds that the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 fits any room size or setup and intends to efficiently manage heavy AI workloads on the compute device.
Shannon MacKay, General Manager of Worldwide Smart Collaboration Business at Lenovo, said:
Smart collaboration technology continues to advance rapidly with the introduction of AI-enabled features. 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."
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller begins at $2,900 and will be available by the end of 2024.
More Specifics On The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2's Feature Set
Lenovo affirms that the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 Full Room Kit offers a thorough room solution right out of the box. This single-SKU option encompasses the intelligent ThinkSmart Bar 180, which enables Intelligent Speaker functionality.
Installation and deployment are straightforward, with ample ports for rapid connections to various devices. Regardless of the configuration IT teams choose, Lenovo says 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 is designed to enhance meeting rooms with advanced AI capabilities. Powered by the Intel Core™ Ultra processor and Intel vPro platform, it efficiently handles AI workloads with 40 percent lower power consumption. Its NPU architecture, built on Windows 11 IoT, improves compute tasks and data transfer for greater efficiency and security.
Supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms, the device offers AI-enabled features like intelligent participant framing, voice detection, smart name tags, and meeting summaries, enhancing collaboration.
