Supplier Events

Lenovo Outlines Steps to Mitigate IT Market Volatility

Join SWP and Lenovo for a strategic briefing focused on how UC campuses and health organizations can navigate shifting IT purchasing conditions heading into 2026. Drawing on UC’s historical buying patterns and current market dynamics, Lenovo will share actionable guidance to help institutions reduce cost exposure, manage supply risk, and make more strategic purchasing decisions.

Webinar highlights:
• What UC Should Do Differently in 2026 – Practical recommendations on purchasing timing, configuration choices, and buying behaviors that impact cost and supply risk.
• Lenovo’s Commitment to UC – How Lenovo plans to support campuses and health centers through quote validity and options for managing supply and lead times.
• Standardization Strategy – Which platforms and configurations offer the lowest risk for pricing and availability in the coming year.
• Market Outlook – Lenovo’s perspective on pricing trends and the risks associated with delaying purchases.
• 90-Day Action Plan – Immediate steps campuses and health centers can take to improve purchasing outcomes and reduce exposure.

This session will include a 20-minute strategy briefing from Lenovo followed by live Q&A.

Ideal for campus and health IT leaders, procurement teams, and anyone responsible for technology planning and purchasing strategy.
  • clock Date and Time:
    Apr 7, 2026 2:00PM PDT
  • map-pin Location:
    ZOOM
  • user Speaker(s):
    Bala Balakumar
    Senior Category Manager

About Speaker

Bala Balakumar

Bala Balakumar

Senior Category Manager

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