[November 20, 2009] Lenovo selects Qualcomm's Gobi2000 technology Tweet (Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Wireless technologies, products and services developer Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM) and computer manufacturer Lenovo Group (HKSE:0992) announced on Friday that Lenovo will incorporate Qualcomm's new Gobi2000 technology into upcoming ThinkPad laptops in the X, T and W Series beginning in 2010, to enable global 3G connectivity. No financial details were disclosed. According to the company, the Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access domestically and internationally by leveraging the availability of EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks worldwide. Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardise on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region can provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area. In addition, if an employee relocates to a different region or is travelling outside the home coverage area, the technology supports the ability to switch carriers without the need to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop. The technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]