Secunderabad, Telangana – Chinese tech giant Lenovo Group has taken a significant step towards strengthening its presence in India by commencing the production of artificial intelligence (AI) servers at its Puducherry facility. This move marks a crucial milestone as Lenovo aims to offer a complete full-stack portfolio of products manufactured within the country.
In addition to the manufacturing initiative, Lenovo has also launched a dedicated AI-focused research and development (R&D) lab in Bengaluru. This lab will play a pivotal role in developing and testing new server platforms, including hardware, firmware, and software.
“Lenovo has started manufacturing AI servers in India, marking a significant move in the tech industry,” the company said in a statement. “The production line at Lenovo’s Puducherry facility, operational since 2005, will now produce enterprise AI and GPU servers for AI workloads, designed to meet the growing demands of local and international markets.”
The Puducherry plant will have the capacity to produce 50,000 AI rack servers and 2,400 high-end GPU units annually. This will not only bolster Lenovo’s supply chain for AI solutions to cater to domestic demand but also position the company for potential expansion into overseas markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Bengaluru-based AI R&D lab will be an integral part of Lenovo’s global R&D network, which comprises 18 labs worldwide, including four critical labs in the US, China, and Taiwan. By establishing this lab in India, Lenovo aims to leverage the country’s growing pool of tech talent and contribute to the development of AI technologies.
This strategic move by Lenovo highlights the company’s commitment to India and its growing importance in the global tech landscape. As AI continues to revolutionize various industries, Lenovo’s investment in manufacturing and R&D in India positions it well to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities in this space.
