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The ThinkVantage family of technologies from Lenovo is comprised primarily of individual utilities preinstalled on Lenovo hardware that improve end-user productivity and reduce the time and complexity of basic administrative functions. Most of these technologies are free for Lenovo users (ImageUltra is the only for-charge tool). The ThinkVantage Technologies (or TVTs as they are commonly called) include system configuration, network connectivity, data protection, accessing support, and proper disposal of assets.

Each TVT is listed below with a short description of its functionality:

  • ImageUltra™ Builder-Provides for image creation/management/deployment with options for consolidating the number of images that may be required across an enterprise.
  • System Migration Assistant™-Migrates individual data and settings to new Lenovo systems via graphical interface for end-user-driven migrations and a silent mode that enables IT personnel to automate the migration process to a large number of systems.
  • Access Connections™-Simplifies management of multiple connectivity environments. Allows users to seamlessly switch between modem, Bluetooth, wired and wireless networks and wireless WAN. Ability to manage security settings, printers, default home pages, DNS and proxy settings, and other location-specific settings automatically.
  • Client Security Solution-Protects systems and data from unauthorized access and certain types of unexpected accidents. Provides encryption, fingerprint authentication, wireless security and password management.
  • Active Protection System™-Functions like an airbag's sensor to detect sudden changes in motion and temporarily stop the hard drive to help protect valuable data from some crashes that could occur due to everyday notebook accidents.
  • Productivity Center-Menu portal that presents end users with the tasks, most frequently used applications and help/support tools with the press of a button.
  • Rescue and Recovery™-One-button recovery and restore utility that includes a set of self-recovery tools to help users diagnose, get help and recover from a virus or other system crash quickly-even if the primary operating system will not boot and a user is remote from their support team.
  • Secure Data Disposal™-Renders hard drive data unrecoverable prior to drive disposal.
  • System Update-Helps you reduce the time, effort, and expense required to support and maintain the latest drivers, BIOS, and other applications for Think or Lenovo systems. It enables you to get the latest updates from the Lenovo support site, or to automatically schedule your system to be updated.

Each TVT offers an easy-to-use graphical interface designed to help end users accomplish common management functions. Many TVT functions are also accessible via command-line interfaces, thus providing automation opportunities.

To learn more about ThinkVantage Technologies, visit www.lenovo.com/ThinkVantage.

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