Data Centre Magazine February 2024 | Page 12

THE DATA CENTRE INTERVIEW

LENOVO ’ S JOURNEY

IN EDGE COMPUTING AND AI TRANSFORMATION CHARLES FERLAND

TITLE : VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER , EDGE COMPUTING & TELECOM
COMPANY : LENOVO
INDUSTRY : IT SERVICES & IT CONSULTING
LOCATION : MONTREAL , CANADA
Ferland has more than 25 years of expertise in leadership positions within the field of IT . His extensive experience is focused on software-defined networking ( SDN ) and various networking technologies . Currently serving as the leader of Lenovo ’ s DCG Edge & Telco segment , Ferland spearheads strategic efforts , oversees product development , and directs go-to-market initiatives .
Charles Ferland , VP and General Manager of Edge Computing & Telecom at Lenovo , Provides his Insights on the Impact of the Company ’ s Edge and AI Services

Global technology conglomerate , Lenovo , stands as a major player and leader in the tech industry . With an impressive # 217 ranking in the prestigious Fortune Global 500 , the company operates on a massive scale , employing a workforce of 77,000 individuals spread across the globe . Its extensive reach extends to 180 markets , where it diligently caters to the needs of millions of customers daily .

In an exclusive interview with Data Centre Magazine , we spoke with Charles Ferland , an IT professional with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles , particularly in software-defined networking ( SDN ) and networking
12 February 2024