Lenovo Introduces the New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch & ThinkPad Tablet 8

Lenovo redefines lifestyle with lightest 14 inch Ultrabook and tablet that delivers full PC experience in compact 8 inch design

Kuala Lumpur – May 23, 2014: PC computing leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) yesterday unleashed the New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch – the world’s lightest 14-inch Ultrabook together with the ThinkPad Tablet 8, a premium 8-inch tablet offering a full PC experience on the go. The New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is perfect for users who want a laptop with high performance technology, mobility and durability while the ThinkPad Tablet 8 possess essential technologies that professionals require to be successful.

“Lenovo continues to push the boundaries of design and technology as we aspire to create the best products in the market. Our obsession in the pursuit of perfection is evident with the introduction of smarter devices designed to enhance the way people interact at home and at work,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia. “The New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch and ThinkPad Tablet 8 deliver a stunning user experience with the best professional display and new interactive methods and represents another step in our PC plus journey.”

Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia holding the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon during the Lenovo ThinkPad First Looks event (Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 8 on table).

Professional Redefined
The New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is a beautiful contradiction. Uncompromisingly light, weighing only 2.8 pounds, it is virtually indestructible. The lightest 14” Ultrabook in the world has all the power and durability that the modern professional requires. Born from the same stock as aircrafts and racing cars, the X1 Carbon Touch is forged from Carbon Fiber, which weighs less than magnesium and aluminum but is stronger than both.

The X1 products have a reputation for pushing boundaries, both in design and usability, and the new X1 Carbon Touch is no exception. It actually adapts to the way users work thanks to technology which is a whole generation ahead. The New X1 Carbon Touch features the Adaptive Keyboard, which dynamically adjusts based on the software or application being used to highlight the most relevant keys. The new Ultrabook is also equipped with gesture control, allowing users to interact with their PC in modern and familiar ways.

The New X1 Carbon Touch also improves the viewing and touch experiences for users. The new ColorBurst Display provides sharper, brighter images at higher resolutions with better viewing angles for a superior visual experience, whether users watch a movie or create presentations. And for customers who are on the move, the new X1 Carbon Touch utilizes Rapid Charge technology, providing an 80% charge in under an hour. Coupled with an up to 9-hour battery life (over 70% improvement from the last generation) and optional built-in 4G capability, the new X1 Carbon Touch has all the mobility and connectivity customers need wherever they go.

ThinkPad Tablet 8 – Professional-Ready Tablet with Three Modes
A premium 8-inch tablet constructed of machine-cut aluminum, the compact ThinkPad Tablet 8 comes equipped with the technologies professionals need to be successful. It caters to those who want a more portable device without sacrificing the ability to connect to a keyboard and display for a full PC experience. Use it in Tablet Mode on the go. Connect it to the optional keyboard base, dock or monitor for Desktop Mode. Or flip its optional Quickshot Cover over the tablet to convert into Tent Mode.

In addition, it allows users to capture photos and videos intuitively and easily with the Quickshot cover. Users just peel back the tablet’s cover to expose the 8MP high-definition camera, triggering the camera app to open. Once captured, users can view and edit their photos and videos on the super bright 8.30-inch 1920x1200 display and transfer them wirelessly using Miracast technology or view them via a cable using its microHDMI port. Supporting a full PC experience, ThinkPad Tablet 8 is armed with the latest Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3770, up to 64GB eMMC Integrated Storage, WIFI connectivity and a Windows 8.1 32 w MS Office Home & Student 2013.

Pricing and Availability
• The ThinkPad X1 Carbon start from RM6,189.00 (RM7,229 for MultiTouch Premium HD+)
• ThinkPad Tablet 8 start from RM1,669.00

Lenovo Combines Performance and Affordability with All-New A- and S-Series Smartphones

Lenovo expands smartphone lineup with six new devices –the Lenovo S860, S650, S660, A859, A680 and A526

Kuala Lumpur – May 08, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced its next generation of its popular A- and S-series smartphones. The new S860, S650, S660, A859, A680 and A526 smartphones combine sleek design elements with top-notch performance and new features which includes longer battery life for an overall impressive mobile experience. The new devices complement Lenovo’s existing portfolio of smartphones, offering consumers greater choices across multiple price points to fit most lifestyles and are valued at affordable prices.

The latest series of smart connected devices meet the demands of today’s mobile users, coming equipped with quad-core processors and Android™ 4.2 Jelly Bean. These smartphones boast powerful new features, including vibrant image capture functions and Lenovo’s range of DOit apps. The devices also come with dual SIM capability as well as sharp-shooting rear cameras to snap and share amazing photos.

Models holding the Lenovo S860 and S660 Smartphones during the first looks event.

“We are driven by strong execution of the company’s global strategy, an innovative product portfolio and growth in PC Plus businesses,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia. “All six smartphones – the S860, S650, S660, A859, A680 and A526, gives the perfect balance of great user experience without sacrificing performance. Our global team has never stopped working tirelessly to enhance both the function and performance for our products.”

(From left to right) Model; Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia; Foo Mun Yee, Sales Manager Smartphone Division, Lenovo Malaysia and model holding the Lenovo S860 and S660 Smartphones.

S860, All-Day Uninterrupted Usage
Encased in a brushed metal exterior with a large 5.3-inch HD screen, the S860 meets the busy professionals’ needs. It features standby time of up to 40 days and talk time of up to 24 hours on 3G connections, quad-core computing and 2GB of RAM for responsive multitasking among applications. The S860’s high-capacity battery even allows users to charge their other devices on-the go by using the included micro USB cable.

S650, A Compact and Stylish Workhorse
The 4.7-inch smartphone offers a powerful pocket-sized media device that is lined with a laser-etched fabric-feel rear cover. Dual SIM, front and rear cameras, quad core processor, and Lenovo Smart User Interface combine to make the Lenovo S650 an all-round smartphone delivering every app and function users need — without breaking the budget.

S660, High Performance Meets Affordable
The compact 4.7-inch device Lenovo S660 smartphone offers three key features for value seekers: a striking brushed metal design, long battery life for all-day usage and a wallet-friendly price. A great multipurpose smartphone, it has expandable storage – up to 32GB with microSD cards – and a comfortable rear cover, making the S660comfortable to hold and fingerprint and scratch resistant.

A859, Five-Inch High Performance All-Rounder
Designed for great all-around performance, the A859 smartphone combines several in-demand features for a rewarding experience. Available in white or black, it measures 9.2mm thin with a 5-in high definition (1280x720) IPS screen with 178° wide angle viewing. Like the S Series, it has a dual SIM card, runs on a MediaTek 6582 processor and Android™ 4.2, has an 8MP rear camera, a front camera and 8GB of storage.

A680, Trendsetting Entertainment Experience
Whether gaming, messaging, watching videos or surfing the Web, the Lenovo A680 enables better multitasking with its quad core processing. The smartphone that allows users to do more for less has up to 24 hours of talk time and Dual-SIM configuration. It also has front and rear cameras for capturing and sharing life’s great moments.

A526, Back-to-Basics Companion
The Lenovo A526 is a stylish and very affordable 4.5” smartphone with quad core processing for users to get the best out of their favorite Android™ apps and games. Eliminating stutter when multitasking, the A526 also comes with front and rear cameras for photos and video, and space for two phone numbers.

Pricing and Availability
• The Lenovo S860 is now available starting from RM 1,169.00
• The Lenovo S650 is now available starting from RM 699.00
• The Lenovo S660 is now available starting from RM 749.00
• The Lenovo A859 is now available starting from RM 719.00
• The Lenovo A680 is now available starting from RM 499.00
• The Lenovo A526 will be available in mid-May 2014. Price will be announced soon.

Microsoft, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Intel Makes Business Easier For SMEs with ‘Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8’ Program

SMEs to save up to RM600 for each brand new Windows 8.1 device from 1 April – 30 June 2014 under this exclusive trade-in program

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April, 2014 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) mulling over whether to make the technology investments needed to modernize the business have just had that decision made easier for them: Microsoft Malaysia and Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia’s leading telecommunication service provider, along with partner Intel Malaysia today announced the launch of ‘Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8’ trade-in program, aimed at making business easier for SMEs with the latest in technology.

From 1 April until 30 June 2014, any SME business owner who is a Telekom Malaysia customer can bring along their latest TM bill, be it UniFi, Streamyx or any other TM service, to visit any of TM’s ongoing TM SME BizFiesta and TM SME BizFest roadshows nationwide, to trade in their old notebook or desktop and purchase a brand new Windows 8.1 device powered by Intel Processors from the appointed resellers at a special promotional price. The participating brands are Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo. SMEs that take up the offer stand to save up to RM600 per device under this program.

(From left to right:)
-Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd - Meor Munawir Meor Yussuf, Business Development Director.
-Dell - KT Ong, General Sales Manager.
-Intel Malaysia - Norhizam Kadir, National Sales Manager.
-Microsoft Malaysia - Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners.
-Telekom Malaysia - Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME.
-Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd - Lee Kum Weng, Market Development Manager (Lead), Commercial Desktop & Display, Printing and Personal Systems Group.
-Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd - Sean Chua, Sales Manager, REL Business.

Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM said, “TM shares the same vision with Microsoft and Intel in our continuous efforts to provide the best tools and solutions that SMEs can rely on to increase their business productivity and efficiency level. SMEs’ ICT needs and requirements differ throughout the whole spectrum of business sizes. This is exactly where TM excels – providing a depth of diverse, customized, and affordable services. More importantly, business is made easier with TM’s ICT solutions for SMEs. When we think of new products and services to help SMEs differentiate themselves locally and internationally, we don’t only think about putting our customers at the forefront of technology. We also want to ensure that no one is left behind on outdated, unsupported devices and services. With the end of support of the legacy Windows XP and Office 2003 now upon us, there is no better time for SMEs to modernize their business.”

“With the launch of the Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8 trade-in program today, we invite SMEs to visit any of our TM SME BizFest and TM SME BizFiesta roadshows this month until end of June, to enjoy a wide range of Windows 8.1 latest devices on offer, at very attractive prices. With Microsoft and Intel, we are truly making business easier for SMEs!”, Azizi added.

The trade-in program will bring the best of devices, powered by Intel Processors, to SMEs, running on the latest Windows 8.1 operating system, and equipped with the cloud-powered Office 365 Pro Plus productivity suite. With the range of devices available, business owners have options available to them to meet their different needs and requirements.

According to Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Malaysia, “For more than 20 years in Malaysia, Microsoft has worked closely with our partners to help Malaysian businesses transform through technology, so they can focus squarely on what matters most: building the business. Our partnership with TM has yielded many great initiatives, such as the ‘Office in a Box’ and ‘UniFi with Office 365’ programs, and today, we are delighted to continue in the same vein with our longstanding partners, TM and Intel. At the end of the day, SMEs can be confident of the technology expertise and resources that we and our partners possess to take care of their IT needs, so that they can concentrate on the success and growth of their business.”

“As we set forward to achieving targets set by the Malaysian Government in the SME Masterplan 2012-2020, it is imperative that Malaysian SMEs take decisive steps towards improving the productivity and agility of their business with the right IT technology in place,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager Sales and Marketing of Intel Malaysia and Singapore. “Like our partners TM and Microsoft, Intel believes that ICT is one of the key enablers for Malaysian SMEs to achieve success and we are more than well placed to equip Malaysian SMEs with the latest enterprise IT solutions in order to raise the contribution of Malaysian SMEs to the economy by 2020.”

“In recent time, there have been many exciting developments in computing technology including the introduction of our 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family. With processors running the range from Xeon to vPro, and Core to Atom, Intel offers a comprehensive range of enterprise solutions featuring the best combination of performance, capabilities and cost effectiveness,” added Prakash.

Timely Opportunity For SMEs To Get To Modern: Door Closes On Support For Windows XP
With the retirement of Windows XP and Office 2003 on 8 April 2014, the need for businesses and consumers to upgrade to newer versions of Windows and Microsoft Office has never been greater.

Microsoft announced a year ago that they will end support, including automatic security patches, for its 12-year-old Windows XP operating system. As a result, customers will no longer receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. This means that any new vulnerabilities discovered in Windows XP after its “end of life” will not be addressed by new security updates from Microsoft, leaving users vulnerable to malware attacks and countless security risks.

These companies are also at risk of compromising their ability to be more productive and collaborative, as the lack of technical support results in costly productivity loss for businesses in the event of computer downtime or software compatibility issues.

Industry associations in Malaysia are in unison over the urgent need to upgrade to newer version of the Windows OS and Office productivity suite. Seow Thong Seng, ICT Chairman of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA), said, “Windows XP has been a dependable piece of computer software popular with many SMEs in Malaysia because it was stable, fast, powerful and relatively simple to use. Now with the end of support for Windows XP, it is critical that SME owners come to understand the significance of this event. The end of support will mark the start of what could be an IT nightmare for businesses as they are exposed to IT security risks and compliance issues if they continue to use Windows XP after 8 April 2014. The message to our members is clear - step up and migrate to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 to avoid being exposed to the security and privacy risks, and to take advantage of what newer and more modern technology has to offer."

Teh Kee Sin, National President of SMI Association of Malaysia echoed MPMA's sentiments, saying, “There will be questions of financial and time investment to execute the whole process, but the benefits of being secure and protected far outweigh the unacceptable risks of being left vulnerable to security and privacy threats. Businesses need to think about the significant advantages that a more modern operating system entails. Realistically, the investment can be quickly recouped as they see improvements to their IT ecosystem – improved security features, better business efficiency and higher user productivity. It’s high time to get the migration process started now.”

“The modern workforce requires the tools to allow them to stay productive anytime, anywhere, while businesses have an ever increasing need to protect data and ensure security, compliance and manageability. Windows 8.1 and Office 365 are designed with these needs in mind. These are the real needs that a 12-year-old OS can no longer address. Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8 is a timely initiative to help business owners make the much needed migration to stay at the forefront of technology, and at the same time avoid the security pitfalls of outdated and unsupported software,” Azizah concluded.

For more info on TM SME BizFest, please visit: www.tm.com.my/smebizfest2014
or contact 1800-888-763. To find out more about or to buy Windows 8.1 or Office 365, please visit: www.windows.com, and www.office.com.

Lenovo Launches Vibe Z, Its First LTE Smartphone with Celcom

Lenovo’s latest flagship smartphone thrills with power and extreme speed

Kuala Lumpur – March 12, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today introduced its first LTE smartphone in Malaysia, the Lenovo Vibe Z, a gorgeous razor-thin, blazing-fast device equipped with gesture controls, photo enhancement software and other premium technologies. Partnering with Celcom Axiata Berhad, the first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider in Malaysia, the Vibe Z will be available exclusively first with the provider over a period of one month before it officially hits Lenovo Smartphone Retail Partners the following month.

The Vibe Z complements Lenovo’s existing portfolio of phones ranging from feature phones to premium smartphones across multiple price points.

“We created the new Vibe Z with its elegant design, high performance and custom software so that people can truly have the best smartphone experience now at the speed of LTE. The introduction of the Vibe Z further highlights how the Vibe series has begun to show a real impact in the premium segment of the smartphone market.” said Khoo Hung Chuan Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia.

“Celcom is committed to being at the forefront of LTE advancement, continuing to focus on rapid LTE network rollout and enhancing our network quality and capacity nationwide to deliver the best customer experience possible. We are pleased to collaborate with Lenovo, a well-known and trusted brand in the competitive world of smartphones. Through their partnership, we will offer our customers the privilege to be among the first to get hold of the latest smartphone in town and exclusive packages that will give them an enjoyable and seamless smartphone experience with lightning-fast speeds of Celcom 4G LTE,” said Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Office of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

The Lenovo Vibe Z will be available nationwide exclusively from Celcom from 15th March 2014. Customers who purchase the device with exclusive plans that take advantage of Celcom’s lightning-fast 4G LTE network will receive a RM50 shopping voucher as a limited time offer. Meanwhile, Celcom will also be offering the Lenovo Vibe Z from as low as RM688 to the first 30 customers at its exclusive customer launch at Blue Cube@Sunway Iconic on 15th March 2014, who also stand to win exciting freebies. For more information on Celcom’s plans and launch promotions, visit www.celcom.com.my

Vibe Z Wraps LTE, Style and Top Technologies into One Incredible Device
As Lenovo’s first smartphone featuring LTE capabilities, the Vibe Z offers true mobile freedom with super-fast data upload at up to 50 Mbit/s  and downloading at up to 150 Mbit/s1 to satisfy the most data hungry of individuals. The Vibe Z operates on GSM/UMTS networks up to 2100 and also comes with 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0.

The svelte Vibe Z comes encased in a thin 7.9mm silver or titanium body weighing just 147 grams. Users will appreciate its laser-etched, fabric-feel rear cover that is comfortable to hold and its 5.5-in full high definition (1920x1080) IPS wide angle viewing touchscreen display. Images appear pin sharp leveraging the Vibe Z’s 20/20 Vision display with a pixel density of 400 pixels per inch. While beautiful on the outside, the Vibe Z packs in superior performance technologies inside starting with its Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 Quad-core 2.2GHz processor to deliver extreme performance for watching movies, capturing and editing photos, multitasking among apps, playing games and video chatting. Loaded with 2 GB of memory, up to 16 GB of internal storage and running Android 4.3, the Vibe Z offers plenty of space for thousands of favorite photos dozens of videos.

With its custom imaging software and high resolution cameras, the Vibe Z surpasses the shutterbug features of other smartphones. It has a 13 MP rear camera with a large f1.8 aperture lens to defy low light situations and capture breathtaking photos and a 5 MP front camera that’s equipped with an 84° lens for wide-angle shots. Lenovo’s Super Camera and Super Gallery apps let users add fun effects to their photos easily. Additionally Vibe Z offers Lenovo-specific software supporting motion and gestures for better one-handed usage on large screen devices.

Pricing and Availability 
• Vibe Z will be available exclusively with Celcom First with mPro plan or mPro Plus, Celcom’s best voice and data plan with 5GB data at as low as RM988 on a 24-month contract. The bundled plan is offered to heavy data users to meet their demand for increasing mobile data.
• Vibe Z will be made available at all Lenovo Smartphone Retail Partners from 15th April 2014 onwards at RM 1,799.

LinkedIn crosses 50-million member mark in Asia Pacific

Top industries represented include IT & Services, Banking & Financial Services and Telecommunications Tech companies most followed by members in the region

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — 12 February 2014 — LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network with over 277 million members globally, today announced that it has crossed 50 million members in the Asia Pacific region.  Nine countries in the region now have over 1 million members - India (24+ million), Australia (5+ million), China (4+ million), Indonesia and the Philippines (2+ million each), Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand (1+ million each).

This 50-million member milestone represents nearly a tripling of LinkedIn’s member base in the region from May 2011, when it opened its regional centre in Singapore. In 2013, LinkedIn welcomed more than 7 million new members in India, while 2 million joined the network in Australia and New Zealand. In Southeast Asia, the number of members jumped more than 50 percent to exceed 9 million.

“The strong growth we are seeing in our member base is a great encouragement for us.  We still have much to do in terms of connecting all professionals around the world. Accordingly, we are looking to introduce more features to deliver even more value to our members and customers,” commented Hari Krishnan, MD of LinkedIn Asia Pacific and Japan.

Since 2011, LinkedIn has also added six Asian languages to its offerings to offer a more localised experience for members in these markets.  It also introduced several Asia-based influencers to enrich the professional knowledge on its platform, including top executives such as Tony Fernandes (Group CEO, AirAsia), David Thodey (CEO & Executive Director, Telstra), Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Chairman &  Managing Director, Biocon) and Nobuyuki Idei (Founder & CEO, Quantum Leaps, and Former Chairman & CEO, Sony).

As its member base continues to grow, LinkedIn was also able to help clients across the region reach out and engage with a broader audience.  These clients include Standard Chartered Bank, AirAsia, SingPost, Lenovo, University of Queensland and Van Heusen.

“Asia is a growth story. As the region increasingly consolidates its position as a key driver of the global economy, our aim is to help professionals and businesses in Asia become even more successful at what they do. Whether it’s expanding professional connections, tapping critical talent or marketing and selling to this influential audience, we’re excited to be able to help connect the dots and create economic opportunities for everyone,” Mr. Krishnan continued.

Some facts about LinkedIn’s 50 million members in Asia Pacific:

Top five companies followed   IBM Hewlett-Packard Accenture Google Tata Consultancy Services
In Singapore Google Standard Chartered Bank Hewlett-Packard Apple Shell   In Malaysia Shell Petronas AirAsia Schlumberger ExxonMobil	In Australia Google Rio Tinto Telstra Commonwealth Bank National Australia Bank   In New Zealand Air New Zealand Fonterra The University of Auckland Telecom New Zealand ANZ	In India Tata Consultancy Services IBM Accenture Hewlett-Packard Infosys In Indonesia Chevron Unilever BP TOTAL Shell	In Hong Kong HSBC Google Cathay Pacific Airways Standard Chartered Bank Apple   In Japan Google IBM DeNA Apple Microsoft

Lenovo to Acquire Motorola Mobility from Google

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Mountain View, California – January 30, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lenovo plans to acquire the Motorola Mobility smartphone business. With a strong PC business and a fast-growing smartphone business, this agreement will significantly strengthen Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market. In addition, Lenovo will gain a strong market presence in North America and Latin America, as well as a foothold in Western Europe, to complement its strong, fast-growing smartphone business in emerging markets around the world.

The purchase price is approximately US$2.91 billion (subject to certain adjustments), including US$1.41 billion paid at close, comprised of US$660 million in cash and US$750 million in Lenovo ordinary shares (subject to a share cap/floor). The remaining US$1.5 billion will be paid in the form of a three-year promissory note.

(From left to right) Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing shaking hands with Google CEO Larry Page.

Lenovo, which in 2005 acquired IBM’s PC business and its legendary PC brand, will now acquire world-renowned Motorola Mobility, including the MOTOROLA brand and Motorola Mobility's portfolio of innovative smartphones like the Moto X and Moto G and the DROIDTM Ultra series.  In addition to current products, Lenovo will take ownership of the future Motorola Mobility product roadmap.

Google will maintain ownership of the vast majority of the Motorola Mobility patent portfolio, including current patent applications and invention disclosures. As part of its ongoing relationship with Google, Lenovo will receive a license to this rich portfolio of patents and other intellectual property.  Additionally Lenovo will receive over 2,000 patent assets, as well as the Motorola Mobility brand and trademark portfolio.

Motorola Mobility enjoys outstanding brand awareness around the world, and is currently the #3 Android smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. and #3 manufacturer overall in Latin America.

“The acquisition of such an iconic brand, innovative product portfolio and incredibly talented global team will immediately make Lenovo a strong global competitor in smartphones. We will immediately have the opportunity to become a strong global player in the fast-growing mobile space,” said Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO of Lenovo. “We are confident that we can bring together the best of both companies to deliver products customers will love and a strong, growing business.

Lenovo has a proven track record of successfully embracing and strengthening great brands – as we did with IBM’s Think brand – and smoothly and efficiently integrating companies around-the-world.  I am confident we will be successful with this process, and that our companies will not only maintain our current momentum in the market, but also build a strong foundation for the future.”

“Lenovo has the expertise and track record to scale Motorola Mobility into a major player within the Android ecosystem.  This move will enable Google to devote our energy to driving innovation across the Android ecosystem, for the benefit of smartphone users everywhere,” said Larry Page, CEO, Google.

“As part of Lenovo, Motorola Mobility will have a rapid path to achieving our goal of reaching the next 100 million people with the mobile Internet. With the recent launches of Moto X and Moto G, we have tremendous momentum right now and Lenovo’s hardware expertise and global reach will only help to accelerate this,” said Dennis Woodside, CEO, Motorola Mobility.

The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of regulatory requirements, customary closing conditions and any other needed approvals.

Lenovo Brings Style and Intelligence to the Vibe X Smartphone

Lenovo’s newest addition combines elegant hardware with trendsetting photo capabilities and sharp screens

Kuala Lumpur – January 16, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) yesterday announced the latest addition to its PC Plus portfolio: the Lenovo Vibe X smartphone. The newest member of Lenovo’s premium smartphone range packs sleek design with intelligent performance and a vibrant viewing experience.

The remarkably thin and light Vibe X smartphone uniquely sports powerful front and rear cameras and a high resolution beveled edge glass display. Lenovo’s Vibe series is a showcase of the company’s capabilities in smartphones and advancement in PC Plus – a term Lenovo uses to describe the connected environment, including tablets and smartphones.

“Lenovo continues to bring head-turning innovations to the PC Plus marketplace with the Lenovo Vibe X smartphone’s uncompromising hardware design, its rich display and memory-making camera technologies,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia.

He continued, “Our ‘protect and attack’ strategy in driving business momentum is proving to be the right strategy for the mobile and consumer-focused PC Plus era. The current trend allows us to protect our PCs as a stronghold, while rapidly scaling innovation to attack the smartphone market to become a PC Plus leader.”

Lenovo Vibe X Smartphone, Ready to Capture Life’s Precious Moments
Those who crave style and function will appreciate the device’s laser-engraved fabric-feel surface on the back covers and their attractive side chrome accents. The Lenovo Vibe X smartphone comes encased in a slim, featherweight frame that adheres to its premium design by measuring just 6.9mm, as thin as a pencil, and weighs in at less than other smartphones its size - just 121 grams (0.26 lbs), about the weight of five AA batteries. The dazzling HD five-inch 20/20 Vision Display  and IPS panel sits under a scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 screen for the extra impact protection.

The Lenovo Vibe X packs two advanced cameras to capture great-looking photos and videos. The front-facing camera offers one of the highest megapixels in the market today, at five megapixel (MP), and together with a wide-angle 84° lens, effortlessly captures high-quality self-portraits. Users can also use pinch-to-zoom gestures easily and effectively to adjust their shots. It also includes a built-in software editor to help enhance facial features. The 13MP auto-focus rear-facing camera comes with a back-illuminated sensor for sharper images and also has an LED flash.

Creating puzzles or customizing specific games from the photos, this remarkable gear comes preloaded with a full-featured photo application that gives users a fresh way to view and organize pictures, including creating unique custom tags or folders, as well as fun and fresh display arrangements on the screen. The camera application makes it easy to choose custom settings and filters, as well as edit and share any photo or video instantly.

With the Android™ 4.2 operating system and Quad-Core MTK 6589T 1.5GHz processor, the Vibe X allows users to enjoy the latest games, apps and videos at top-speed performance.

Lenovo Smart Apps for Secure Sharing and Saving
The Lenovo Vibe X comes preloaded with custom applications that allow users to conveniently share photos, videos, and documents, protect their device from malicious software, as well as backup and restore important data. Users can also launch the preloaded Facebook app enhanced with additional screensaver and notification functions.

Pricing and Availability
• Vibe X is now available starting at from RM1,299 respectively.

Lenovo Introduces the Latest Multimodes: Limitless Possibilities

Lenovo accelerate innovative IT with latest Multimode devices that tailor fit every kind of user

Kuala Lumpur – December 18, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced its latest range of premium machines designed for all “Doers” yesterday. These new Lenovo PC and PC Plus devices are latest innovations that are built on the brand’s legacy of performance, reliability, durability and manageability.

The line-up consists of the Yoga, Flex and Smartphone series amongst many others that were showcased. In the Yoga series, the highly anticipated Yoga Tablet, Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro and ThinkPad Yoga were introduced.  The Flex series saw the introduction of the Lenovo Flex 14 and 20. In the smartphone category, a new and improved K900 was announced along with several new additions in the A and P series.

Models and Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia, showcasing the latest Lenovo range at the Lenovo Limitless Possibilities Launch.

“Despite the ongoing global economic slowdown, Lenovo has maintained its status as the number 1 PC supplier with 17.7% of the global PC market share, up 2 points year-over-year. Our strategy for such resilient business momentum is through our Protect & Attack strategy combined with our commitment to innovation and the understanding of our customer experience. We continuously strive to offer them new technology and products that are capable to adapt to their needs and new usage scenarios as well as preferences,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia.

He continued, “Lenovo did not only gain market share in PCs, but will continuously introduce more cutting-edge products, like the devices we are introducing today, to further make headway in our journey to be a leader in the PC Plus segment.”

“Intel® will continue to drive the PC innovation by creating better processors and bringing in new technologies as we believe that the mobile computing devices category will continue to evolve further led by strong demands for high-performing technologies, packaged as slim, lightweight devices for portability and easy access to the internet,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Intel Malaysia and Singapore.

 (from left to right) Hon Kar Weng, Manager, Think Business Unit, ASEAN Relationship Segment, Lenovo Malaysia; Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Intel Electronics Malaysia and Brunei; Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia; Foo Mun Yee, Country Sales Manager Smartphone Division, Lenovo Malaysia; and Jimmy Chin, Consumer Segment Lead for Lenovo Malaysia, with the latest Lenovo range at the Lenovo Limitless Possibilities Launch.

Mallya added, “The new Intel 4th Gen Core™ processors for instance provide consumers great response, secure and powerful performance for consumers to create and consume content wherever their mobile lifestyles take them.”

Lenovo Yoga Tablet
A better way is here. The Yoga Tablet 8 shatters the mold in tablet design to create a device that's more versatile and comfortable to use than anything that has- come before — all with epic battery life (18 hours).

Lenovo Flex 14 and Flex 15
The Lenovo Flex 14 and 15 are a unique, thin and light, dual-mode laptop that flips 300 degrees from laptop to stand mode. It’s a perfect way to enjoy movies on the go or make the most of touchscreen applications.

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
Introducing the ultimate multimode Ultrabook, the Intel-inspired Yoga 2 Pro is a PC, a tablet, and more. The machine’s super-high resolution QHD+ multitouch display flips back 360 degrees to offer four different usage modes: Laptop, Tablet, Stand, and Tent.

Models showcasing the range of Lenovo products at the Lenovo Limitless Possibilities Launch.

Lenovo Miix 10”
A 10.1" Windows 8 tablet with a PC processor, the Lenovo Miix can be attached to a "quick flip" keyboard case that instantly converts it to a full-function laptop PC, perfect for on-the-go entertainment or productivity.

Lenovo Flex 20
The Flex 20 is a sleek all-in-one desktop that transitions into the interactive, multi-user table mode. The two different modes — Stand mode and Table mode — allow you to touch, type, create, and share, while its portable design gives you the flexibility to move it from room to room.

Lenovo AIO A730
Award-winning design meets cutting-edge performance in the AIO A730 desktop. The 27" all-in-one boasts a 10-point multitouch display, a fully adjustable screen angle (-5 to 90 degrees), and the latest processor and graphics technology.

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
The ThinkPad Yoga delivers flexibility for business as its12.5" display rotates 360 degrees to offer four different usage modes: Laptop, Tablet, Tent, and Stand. Boasting legendary ThinkPad reliability and a range of business and security features, it's the ultimate multimode business Ultrabook.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny
Powered for productivity, the space-saving ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is a great choice for large organizations that need the utmost in reliability, power, and data security. The M93p boasts Intel vPro technology for efficient enterprise-level manageability.

Lenovo ThinkPad X240
The 12.5" ThinkPad X240 Ultrabook is thin, light, built to last, and ready for business. Power Bridge technology lets you go ten or more hours without plugging in, Intel vPro gives you the ultimate in manageability, and plenty of other features let you take your business on the road.

Lenovo ThinkPad T440
The ThinkPad T440 is equipped with the latest Ultrabook features, including 4th generation Intel Core processors, with the durability and reliability that have defined the ThinkPad through decades past. With up to ultralong battery life and an HD+ IPS display, this tough but mobile laptop is the machine to keep your business moving forward.

Lenovo ThinkPad T440p
Performance, efficiency and durability make the T440p the corporate laptop workhorse that sets the benchmark. With its award winning keyboard, Full HD display and ultralong battery life the T440p will be with you every step of the way, wherever your business takes you.

Lenovo K900 (Black with Intel Atom processor) – 32GB edition
Powered by Intel, the Lenovo K900 is the complete Android smartphone. Ultraslim at only 6.9 mm with a svelte and durable brushed metal casing, this new mobile phone features 13- camera technology, and a full HD 1080p 5.5" display so that users can enjoy the latest apps, photos, videos, and games at their purest.

Lenovo A850
Whether it be videos, games or Skype, bigger is better, and the Lenovo A850 smartphone comes with an extra-large 5.5” wide-angle display. A powerful quad-core processor and Android 4.2 enable fast and smooth performance, while dual cameras, dual SIM capability, and long battery life, complete a super-sized, but affordable, smartphone experience.

Lenovo A516
The remarkably slim and light Lenovo A516 is a stylish and affordable 4.5” smartphone that delivers all the apps and features you need. Enjoy a wide-view display to see and share content with your friends, front and rear cameras for photos and video, and space for two phone numbers.

Lenovo A369i
Users are always on the move with the Lenovo A369i smartphone, an amazing value platform for all their favorite apps and games. It comes with a 1.3GHz dual core processor to give users a smooth performance, the popular Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system, and dual SIM capability, to enable two numbers for maximum convenience.

Lenovo P780
Go further with the Lenovo P780 smartphone's record-breaking battery, 5" IPS display, quad core processing, and professional features like USB-OTG. Get work done, watch HD videos, play the latest games—and still have battery life to spare.

Lenovo S920
The S-series is designed for young, active networkers, social media mavens and gamers. The S920’s rear-mounted “super camera” shoots at 8-Megapixel for clearer images, and allows for up to 100 consecutive shots in burst mode. The S920 looks and feels great. The phone weighs only 159g and has a depth of merely 7.9mm, with a unique “hourglass” design that gives it an even slimmer feel and helps it stand out from the crowd.

Lenovo S820
A powerful quad core processor for an ultra-smooth Android experience, The S820’s high-res 12-Megapixel camera captures amazing details and ultra-fine images, and comes with the SuperCamera software.

Lenovo A706
Packed with advanced features and leveraging a 1.0GHz, quad-core processor and 1GB RAM, the Lenovo A706 smartphone defies the conventional logic that consumers seeking a value-for-money smartphone must sacrifice performance.

Pricing and Availability1
• Yoga Tablet 8” and 10” is now available starting from RM999.00 and RM1,299.00 respectively
• Flex 14 and Flex 15 is now available starting from RM2,299.00 and RM2,699.00 respectively
• Yoga 2 Pro is now available starting from RM4,199.00
• Miix 10 is now available starting from RM1,499.00
• AIO Flex 20 is now available starting from RM2,999.00
• A730 is now available starting from RM5,099.00
• ThinkPad Yoga is now available starting from RM4,639.00
• ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is now available starting from RM2,100.00
• ThinkPad X240 is now available starting from RM4,129.00
• ThinkPad T440p is now available starting from RM4,139.00
• ThinkPad T440 is now available starting from RM4,000.00
• K900 (Black with Intel Atom processor) – 32GB edition is now
available starting from RM1,499.00
• A850 is now available starting from RM729.00
• A516 is now available starting from RM469.00
• A369i is now available starting from RM289.00
• P780 is now available starting from RM939.00
• S920 is now available starting from RM999.00
• S820 is now available starting from RM899.00
• A706 is now available starting from RM619.00

Ecommerce Giant Lazada Ends 2013 with the Online Revolution Blitz and a Brand New Look

Record sales were achieved during campaign period and more is expected for the Online Revolution finale on 12.12

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 9, 2013 -- One month after the launch of the Online Revolution, Lazada.com.my is bringing the Southeast Asian version of Cyber Monday to an enormous finale on 12th of December.

The Online Revolution is based on Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day in the United States, which just took place on the 2nd of December. So far, The Online Revolution was a great success for LAZADA Malaysia and led to a record breaking month long campaign. Strongest categories were electronics and computers and among the bestsellers of Online Revolution were Notebooks and LED TVs. To mark this occasion Lazada is also launching new look exclusive for one day only, the new layout is designed to make it even easier for shoppers to grab their desired deals.

"We are more than happy with the received results of the Online Revolution. Regarding sales and site traffic we could see a record breaking response since the start of the campaign. We are expecting even better results after our finale on 12.12 considering the attractive deals we are offering" said Igor Pezzilli, CEO of Lazada Malaysia.

On 12.12, shoppers will have 24 hours to enjoy several outrageous deals. LAZADA has slashed prices to the lowest level ever to attract even more existing and new customers.

The 12.12 surprises include:

    Special deals on pre-order items & new launches like the PS4 or iPad Air
    Specially priced bundles at great prices like the HP Pavilion 14" Notebook + HP All-In-One Deskjet 1050
    Feature brands with mega discounts, including Kenwood, Lenovo and Fujifilm
    Exclusive deals for Visa card holders with discounts up to 15%

The success of the Online Revolution and the broad participation of Southeast Asian customers reflect the rapid growth and acceptance of e-commerce in the region. According to Accenture, 194 million new internet users are expected in SEA by 2020, which are bound to embrace to the ecommerce ecosystem. The environment and acceptance for ecommerce continues to grow in Malaysia with existing businesses, infrastructure in logistics and technical foreground expanding and evolving.

Gartner Says Smartphone Sales Accounted for 55 Percent of Overall Mobile Phone Sales in Third Quarter of 2013

Asia/Pacific led the growth in both markets - the smartphone segment with 77.3 percent increase and the mobile phone segment with 11.9 percent growth

Kuala Lumpur, 21 November 2013 — Worldwide mobile phone sales to end users totaled 455.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.7 percent from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc. Sales of smartphones accounted for 55 percent of overall mobile phone sales in the third quarter of 2013, and reached their highest share to date.

Worldwide smartphone sales to end users reached 250.2 million units, up 45.8 percent from the third quarter of 2012. Asia/Pacific led the growth in both markets - the smartphone segment with 77.3 percent increase and the mobile phone segment with 11.9 percent growth. The other regions to show an increase in the overall mobile phone market were Western Europe, which returned to growth for the first time this year, and the Americas.

“Sales of feature phones continued to decline and the decrease was more pronounced in markets where the average selling price (ASP) for feature phones was much closer to the ASP affordable smartphones,” said Anshul Gupta, principal research analyst at Gartner. “In markets such as China and Latin America, demand for feature phones fell significantly as users rushed to replace their old models with smartphones.”

Gartner analysts said global mobile phone sales are on pace to reach 1.81 billion units in 2013, a 3.4 percent increase from 2012. “We will see several new tablets enter the market for the holiday season, and we expect consumers in mature markets will favor the purchase of smaller-sized tablets over the replacement of their older smartphones” said Mr. Gupta.

While Samsung’s share was flat in the third quarter of 2013, Samsung increased its lead over Apple in the global smartphone market (see Table 1). The launch of the Samsung Note 3 helped reaffirm Samsung as the clear leader in the large display smartphone market, which it pioneered.

Lenovo’s sales of smartphones grew to 12.9 million units, up 84.5 percent year-on-year. It constantly raised share in the Chinese smartphone market.

Apple’s smartphone sales reached 30.3 million units in the third quarter of 2013, up 23.2 percent from a year ago. “While the arrival of the new iPhones 5s and 5c had a positive impact on overall sales, such impact could have been greater had they not started shipping late in the quarter. While we saw some inventory built up for the iPhone 5c, there was good demand for iPhone 5s with stock out in many markets,” said Mr. Gupta.

Table 1

Worldwide Smartphone Sales to End Users by Vendor in 3Q13 (Thousands of Units)

Company	3Q13 Units	3Q13 Market Share (%)	3Q12 Units	3Q12 Market Share (%)
Samsung	80,356.8	32.1	55,054.2	32.1
Apple	30,330.0	12.1	24,620.3	14.3
Lenovo	12,882.0	5.1	6,981.0	4.1
LG Electronics	12,055.4	4.8	6,986.1	4.1
Huawei	11665.7	4.7	7,804.3	4.5
Others	102941.8	41.1	70206.8	40.9
Total	250,231.7	100.0	171,652.7	100.0

Source: Gartner (November 2013)

In the smartphone operating system (OS) market (see Table 2), Android surpassed 80 percent market share in the third quarter of 2013, which helped extend its leading position. “However, the winner of this quarter is Microsoft which grew 123 percent. Microsoft announced the intent to acquire Nokia’s devices and services business, which we believe will unify effort and help drive appeal of Windows ecosystem,” said Mr. Gupta. Forty-one per cent of all Android sales were in mainland China, compared to 34 percent a year ago. Samsung is the only non-Chinese vendor in the top 10 Android players ranking in China. Whitebox Yulong is the third largest Android vendor in China with a 9.7 percent market share in the third quarter of 2013. Xiaomi represented 4.3 percent of Android sales in the third quarter of 2013, up from 1.4 percent a year ago.

Table 2

Worldwide Smartphone Sales to End Users by Operating System in 3Q13 (Thousands of Units)

Operating System	3Q13  Units	3Q13 Market Share (%)	3Q12  Units	3Q12 Market Share (%)
Android	205,022.7	81.9	124,552.3	72.6
iOS	30,330.0	12.1	24,620.3	14.3
Microsoft	8,912.3	3.6	3,993.6	2.3
BlackBerry	4,400.7	1.8	8,946.8	5.2
Bada	633.3	0.3	4,454.7	2.6
Symbian	457.5	0.2	4,401.3	2.6
Others	475.2	0.2	683.7	0.4
Total	250,231.7	100.0	171,652.7	100.0

Source: Gartner (November 2013)

Mobile Phone Vendor Perspective

Samsung: Samsung extended its lead in the overall mobile phone market, as its market share totaled 25.7 percent in the third quarter of 2013 (see Table 3). “While Samsung has started to address its user experience, better design is another area where Samsung needs to focus,” said Mr. Gupta. “Samsung's recent joint venture with carbon fiber company SGL Group could bring improvements in this area in future products.”

Nokia: Nokia did better than anticipated in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 63 million mobile phones, thanks to sales of both Lumia and Asha series devices. Increased smartphone sales supported by an expanded Lumia portfolio, helped Nokia move up to the No. 8 spot in the global smartphone market. But regional and Chinese Android device manufacturers continued to beat market demand, taking larger share and creating a tough competitive environment for Lumia devices.

Apple:  Gartner believes the price difference between the iPhone 5c and 5s is not enough in mature markets, where prices are skewed by operator subsidies, to drive users away from the top of the line model. In emerging markets, the iPhone 4S will continue to be the volume driver at the low end as the lack of subsidy in most markets leaves the iPhone 5c too highly priced to help drive further penetration.

Lenovo: Lenovo moved to the No. 7 spot in the global mobile phone market, with sales reaching approximately 13 million units in the third quarter of 2013. “Lenovo continues to rely heavily on its home market, which represents more than 95 per cent of its overall mobile phone sales. This could limit its growth after 2014, when the Chinese market is expected to decelerate,” said Mr. Gupta.

Table 3

Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales to End Users by Vendor in 3Q13 (Thousands of Units)

Company	3Q13 Units	3Q13 Market Share (%)	3Q12 Units	3Q12 Market Share (%)
Samsung	117,053.8	25.7	97,956.8	22.7
Nokia	63,048.4	13.8	82,300.6	19.1
Apple	30,330.0	6.7	24,620.3	5.7
LG Electronics	18,030.7	4.0	13,968.8	3.2
ZTE	13,696.4	3.0	16,605.9	3.9
Huawei	13,574.4	3.0	11,918.9	2.8
Lenovo	12,999.8	2.9	7,203.7	1.7
TCL Communication	12,345.6	2.7	9,326.7	2.2
Sony Mobile Communications	9,757.5	2.1	8,202.4	1.9
Yulong	8,801.0	1.9	5,218.5	1.2
Others	156,004.7	34.2	153,701.20	35.7
Total	455,642.3	100.0	431,023.8	100.0

Source: Gartner (November 2013)