Lenovo today announced it has won the 2024 Microsoft Device Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

“We are honored to be recognized as Microsoft’s Device Partner of the year. Our strategic collaboration with Microsoft has never been stronger, and this achievement highlights our truly outstanding work in delivering devices, infrastructure, and solutions and services on Microsoft platforms to positively impact our customers across the globe,” said Che Min Tu., SVP and Group Operations Officer “In collaboration with our partners, Lenovo is committed to empowering and enabling businesses to drive a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from more than 4,700 nominations from more than 100 countries. Lenovo was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Devices.

The Device Partner of the Year Award recognizes a standout device partner demonstrating excellence in building, marketing, selling, and deploying third-party Windows devices and attaching Microsoft Cloud and AI Services for Commercial and Consumer Segments and Industry Verticals.

“Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards!” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. “The momentum generated by numerous AI & Copilot announcements this year fueled innovation from our partners, enabling groundbreaking services and solutions to customers. I am inspired by the capability and creativity in our partner ecosystem and this year’s winners beautifully demonstrate the best of what’s possible with AI and the Microsoft Cloud.”

The 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of MCAPS Start for Partners, our digital event on July 10^th and 11th. Partners will receive recognition at MCAPS Start for Partners ahead of in person celebrations during the week of Microsoft Ignite in November. Additional details on the 2024 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog: https://aka.ms/POTYA2024_announcement.

The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://aka.ms/2024POTYAWinnersFinalists.

As laptops have got slimmer, lighter and more compact, sacrifices have been made, the most obvious being the removal of many of the ports we used to rely on. Gone are the days when you could find a SDXD card slot on your MacBook Pro, with no Ethernet port you are reliant on a strong WiFi signal, and if you are still using old USB peripherals then you are going to have to kiss them goodbye if you want a new Mac laptop.

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When Apple unveiled its ultra-slim MacBook back in 2015, the new design caused quite a stir. Aside from being gorgeous and tiny, it also came with a hefty price tag and only one connection port – the relatively new USB-C. USB Type C offers up to 5Gbps transfers in addition to supporting charging. Like the MacBook Air, the 13in MacBook Pro has two Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. The 15in MacBook Pro offers four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports.