Enterprise Apps FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are enterprise applications and why do they matter?

Enterprise applications refer to large-scale software systems that support core business functions such as ERP, CRM, supply-chain, finance, human resources and analytics. Lenovo helps organisations run these mission-critical apps reliably by providing validated infrastructure — for example, Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with ThinkSystem storage arrays — to deliver high performance, availability and scalability.

2. How does Lenovo support enterprise applications deployment?

Lenovo offers tailored infrastructure platforms for enterprise applications: ThinkSystem servers and storage (e.g., DM, DE, DG series), plus ThinkAgile platforms for hyper-converged or hybrid deployments. For instance, Lenovo’s SAP HANA-certified infrastructure provides optimised performance and streamlined deployment for SAP applications. Lenovo Data Storage Central+2Lenovo Data Storage Central+2

3. What should organisations consider when running enterprise apps on Lenovo infrastructure?

Key considerations include:

  • Performance & latency: Ensure storage and compute meet the demands of the application. Lenovo’s all-flash arrays in the ThinkSystem range deliver low latency and high throughput. Lenovo StoryHub+1
  • Scalability: As data and users grow, infrastructure must scale. Lenovo supports scale-out storage and modular growth.
  • Availability & resilience: Mission-critical apps need high uptime; Lenovo provides enterprise-grade hardware, validated configurations and support to meet that need.
  • Integration & ecosystem: Enterprise apps often integrate with many systems. Lenovo’s validated stacks and partnerships (e.g., with SAP) simplify integration.
  • Cost & TCO: Lenovo’s infrastructure models, including pay-as-you-go via TruScale, help manage costs while supporting enterprise apps.

4. Which enterprise applications are best suited for Lenovo’s infrastructure?

Lenovo supports a wide array of enterprise workloads, including:

  • ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) — Lenovo’s SAP-certified platforms deliver high reliability and performance. Lenovo Data Storage Central
  • CRM and supply-chain management systems
  • Databases and business intelligence/analytics platforms
  • Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and large-scale virtualised application environments
  • Modernisation of legacy applications to hyper-converged, hybrid or cloud-ready models

5. How does Lenovo ensure enterprise applications are protected and resilient?

Lenovo infrastructure includes built-in resilience and protection features: redundant hardware, automated monitoring (e.g., Lenovo ThinkSystem Intelligent Monitoring), validated backups and disaster recovery options, and strong support programmes. This ensures that enterprise apps run reliably and can recover quickly from incidents. Lenovo Data Storage Central+1

6. What role do hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud deployments play for enterprise apps with Lenovo?

Many organisations now deploy enterprise applications across on-premises, private, and public cloud environments. Lenovo supports hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures for enterprise apps via platforms like ThinkAgile and validated reference architectures, making it easier to extend or migrate applications while maintaining performance, security and governance. Lenovo Data Storage Central

7. How can organisations optimise costs when running enterprise apps on Lenovo infrastructure?

Organisations can optimise costs by selecting the right infrastructure tier (e.g., all-flash arrays for demanding workloads, hybrid for moderate workloads), right-sizing capacity, utilising Lenovo’s consumption models (e.g., TruScale), and leveraging Lenovo’s validated reference architectures to reduce deployment time and risk. Lenovo’s efficiency innovations (e.g., liquid-cooling, higher density) also contribute to lower total cost of ownership. Lenovo StoryHub

8. What are best practices for migrating or modernising enterprise applications on Lenovo platforms?

Best practices include:

  • Begin with a performance and workload assessment to align the right Lenovo infrastructure to the app.
  • Use validated architectures and tested configurations (Lenovo provides ready-reference designs).
  • Leverage modular and scalable systems from Lenovo (ThinkSystem/ThinkAgile) to accommodate future growth.
  • Ensure data protection, backup, and recovery are built into the modernised stack.
  • Incorporate monitoring and management tools (Lenovo XClarity, ThinkSystem Intelligent Monitoring) to maintain visibility and control.

9. How does Lenovo support enterprises throughout the lifecycle of applications and infrastructure?

Lenovo offers full lifecycle support: from initial design and deployment, through ongoing operations and optimisation, to upgrades and expansions. Lenovo Premier Support, global services, validated partner ecosystems and flexible consumption models ensure that enterprise applications remain performant, resilient and aligned with evolving business needs.

10. What industry-specific advantages do Lenovo infrastructure platforms deliver for enterprise applications?

Lenovo’s infrastructure is optimised for a range of industries:

  • In finance, fast and reliable database and transaction processing.
  • In manufacturing, real-time analytics and supply-chain systems requiring high availability.
  • In healthcare, secure, compliant infrastructure for patient-care and clinical apps.
  • In retail, scalable systems for customer engagement, inventory and e-commerce.

Lenovo’s certified, validated stacks and storage/compute solutions tailored for such workloads help organisations meet specific regulatory, performance and reliability needs.