Georgetown: Information Technology (IT) officials within the business community gathered for a seminar on cutting edge technologies hosted by STARR Computer Inc. in collaboration with Lenovo Group Ltd at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday (4, February).
The local Information Technology (IT) officials at the event were addressed by Lenovo’s delegation that included Garret Dugger, Lenovo Ambassador, Domingo Alonso, Territory Executive, and, Michael Abplanalp, Lenovo Director.
Present also were officials of Lenovo’s business partners in Guyana – STARR Computer and Vishnu Panday Assoc.
According to Lenovo’s Territory Executive For Central America and Caribbean, Domingo Alonso the company works through Starr Computer Inc. and Vishnu Panday & Associates Inc as authorized resellers and maintenance providers.
“They are certified and have the same tools as our internal sales course. Both companies have been asking us (Lenovo) to visit Guyana and it has proven to be a great opportunity to understand and penetrate the market. These companies can supply clients with the high level of systems and corporate products.” Alonso explained.
He said the company has also entered the competitive market of cell phones which have proven to be successful.
“With the acquisition of the Motorola brand, Lenovo has become number three on the world’s Smartphone market. We have start doing business in the most populated regions of the world which includes; China, Russia, Brazil, India and US. Motorola has already built solid momentum in the market, and their recent results show consumers are excited about their exceptional products that stand out for their design and simplicity.” He underscored.
Lenovo’s Ambassador, Garrett Dugger explained that consumer’s today want devices that are as unique as they are that’s why the company expanded their range of devices across all platforms – laptops, desktops and tablets. With choice of operating system, mode, form factor and key technologies, users can choose the Lenovo product that’s perfect for them.
President of Starr Computers Inc., Michael Mohan noted that the local IT professionals were introduced to some of Lenovo cutting edge products namely Servers, Laptops and Tablets. Lenovo as a manufacturer incorporates many unique designs to their products which ideally is suited for Guyana's business sector.
One key note of the presentation Mohan said was the reliability of Lenovo line of products. Spill proof keyboards, solar resistance, fungal resistance, military standards and much more were some of the thought provoking features found in Lenovo Thinkpad laptops. In comparison to other manufacturer's Lenovo is rated as one the world's leading computer company where reliability is concerned.
The attendees had a demo of the Lenovo Yoga tablet which features a built in projector. Perfect for executives or even families who would like to create a home theater for the kids.
STARR Computer, an Authorized Lenovo Business Partner, also launched a Lenovo Experience Center where companies and individuals have the opportunity to test and interact with most of the items presented. Mohan emphasized that the new center will allow potential clients to enjoy the user experience before making a purchase.
“As an Authorized Service Center STARR Computer also honor the Lenovo's warranty in Guyana. Lenovo last year acquired IBM Server Division and Motorola making them the third largest cellphone manufacture in the world. Google also owns 6% percent shares in Lenovo. Analyst have rated Lenvo as the world's largest Personal Computer manufacturer in the world.” The President of Starr Computer underscored.
Lenovo Group Ltd. is a Chinese multinational computer technology company with headquarters in Beijing, China, and Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. It designs, develops, manufactures and sells personal computers, tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices, IT management software and smart televisions. In 2013, Lenovo was the world's largest personal computer vendor by unit sales. It markets the ThinkPad line of notebook computers and the ThinkCentre line of desktops
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