Item×Lenovo

Strategic Partnership

战略合作伙伴提案

Bundling Lenovo hardware with Item's AI platform to unlock new revenue streams across e-commerce, supply chain, and warehouse automation verticals.

将联想硬件与Item AI平台捆绑,在电商、供应链和仓储自动化领域开拓新的收入渠道。

AI Infrastructure|GPU Compute|Co-Hosting|Joint Go-to-Market
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The Opportunity

市场机遇

Mid-market enterprises need AI infrastructure but lack the expertise to build and operate it. Item bridges this gap — and Lenovo's hardware completes the stack.

中端企业需要AI基础设施,但缺乏构建和运营的专业能力。Item填补了这一空白,而联想的硬件则完善了整个技术栈。

MARKET GAP

The Build vs. Buy Dilemma

构建还是购买的两难

Cloud AI costs are spiraling — $860K/year for a typical e-commerce brand running multi-model inference. Private infrastructure cuts this by 85%, but most companies cannot design, procure, or operate GPU clusters.

云端AI成本持续攀升——一个典型电商品牌运行多模型推理每年需$860K。私有化部署可降低85%成本,但大多数企业无力自建GPU集群。

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

Item + UNIS Since 2019

Item + UNIS 自2019年起服务联想

UNIS has served Lenovo since 2019 at Memphis, processing 100M+ orders/year with Item as the technology backbone. This existing relationship provides a natural foundation for deeper strategic collaboration.

UNIS自2019年起在Memphis为联想提供服务,每年处理1亿+订单,Item作为技术底座。这一现有关系为更深层战略合作奠定了天然基础。

NEW REVENUE

Hardware-Attached Software

硬件绑定软件的新收入模式

Every AI infrastructure deployment Item sells requires GPU servers, networking, and edge devices. Lenovo becomes the preferred hardware vendor — creating a recurring sales channel through Item's growing customer base.

Item每一个AI基础设施部署都需要GPU服务器、网络和边缘设备。联想成为首选硬件供应商——通过Item不断增长的客户群创造持续销售渠道。

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The Business Model

商业模式

A three-layer value stack where Lenovo provides the foundation, Item delivers the intelligence, and customers get turnkey AI.

三层价值栈:联想提供基础层,Item交付智能层,客户获得交钥匙AI解决方案。

L3

Customer Application Layer

客户应用层

5 AI Pillars: Data Intelligence, Product Discovery, Customer Experience, Advertising Optimization, Operations Automation

五大AI支柱:数据智能、产品发现、客户体验、广告优化、运营自动化

REVENUE
SaaS + Consulting
L2

Item AI Platform Layer

Item AI平台层

Ontology modeling, Agent orchestration, GraphRAG, WES integration, Multi-agent runtime with business harness

本体建模、Agent编排、GraphRAG、WES集成、带业务Harness的多Agent运行时

ITEM
Software + AI
L1

Lenovo Hardware Foundation

联想硬件基础层

ThinkSystem GPU servers (8× H100 80GB SXM), NVLink 4.0, edge inference devices, 5.5G/Wi-Fi 8 networking, co-location at One Wilshire LA

ThinkSystem GPU服务器(8×H100 80GB SXM)、NVLink 4.0、边缘推理设备、5.5G/Wi-Fi 8网络、One Wilshire LA托管

LENOVO
Hardware + Infra
Lenovo

Value for Lenovo

联想获得的价值

  • New hardware sales channel through Item's 1,200+ enterprise customers

    通过Item 1200+企业客户开拓新的硬件销售渠道

  • Recurring revenue from co-location and managed infrastructure services

    来自托管和基础设施管理服务的持续收入

  • Reference cases in high-growth AI infrastructure vertical

    在高增长AI基础设施垂直领域的标杆案例

  • Edge device deployment at scale (warehouse, logistics, retail)

    大规模边缘设备部署(仓储、物流、零售)

Item

Value for Item

Item获得的价值

  • Preferred pricing on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and edge devices

    联想ThinkSystem服务器和边缘设备的优惠价格

  • Complete solution offering: software + hardware in one proposal

    完整解决方案:一个提案中包含软件+硬件

  • Co-marketing and joint go-to-market with Lenovo brand

    与联想品牌的联合营销和市场推广

  • Access to Lenovo's enterprise customer network for cross-selling

    接入联想企业客户网络进行交叉销售

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AI Infrastructure Blueprint

AI基础设施蓝图

A reference architecture for private AI infrastructure co-hosted at One Wilshire, Los Angeles — the premier interconnection hub on the US West Coast.

在美国西海岸首要互联枢纽——洛杉矶One Wilshire托管的私有AI基础设施参考架构。

Reference Configuration

参考配置
GPU
8× H100 80GB SXM
640GB total GPU memory
640GB GPU总显存
Interconnect
NVLink 4.0 + NVSwitch
900 GB/s bidirectional
900 GB/s双向带宽
Network
400GbE InfiniBand
RDMA-capable fabric
支持RDMA的网络架构
Location
One Wilshire, LA
Premier IX hub, <1ms latency
顶级IX枢纽,<1ms延迟

Lenovo Opportunity: Replace Dell PowerEdge XE9680 with Lenovo ThinkSystem SR675 V3 — equivalent 8×H100 configuration with Lenovo's enterprise support, XClarity management, and competitive pricing.

联想机会: 用联想ThinkSystem SR675 V3替代Dell PowerEdge XE9680——同等8×H100配置,加上联想企业级支持、XClarity管理和有竞争力的价格。

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Network Security

网络安全

Private VLAN isolation, hardware firewall, encrypted tunnels between customer VPC and co-located servers. SOC 2 Type II compliant facility.

私有VLAN隔离、硬件防火墙、客户VPC与托管服务器间的加密隧道。SOC 2 Type II合规设施。

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Data Governance

数据治理

Customer data never leaves the private cluster. Full audit logging, role-based access control, and automated compliance reporting.

客户数据永不离开私有集群。完整审计日志、基于角色的访问控制和自动合规报告。

Infrastructure SLA

基础设施SLA

99.95% uptime guarantee. Redundant power (N+1), cooling, and network paths. 24/7 remote hands support at One Wilshire.

99.95%正常运行时间保证。冗余电源(N+1)、冷却和网络路径。One Wilshire 24/7远程支持。

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ROI Analysis

投资回报分析

Private AI infrastructure delivers dramatic cost savings compared to cloud — with better performance, data sovereignty, and predictable costs.

与云端相比,私有AI基础设施在成本、性能、数据主权和成本可预测性方面具有显著优势。

Cloud vs Private AI Infrastructure Cost Comparison
Conservative
保守
$0K
Year 1 Net Value
第一年净价值
Base Case
基准
$0K
Year 1 Net Value
第一年净价值
Optimistic
乐观
$0K
Year 1 Net Value
第一年净价值
$860K
Cloud Cost / Year
云端年成本
$133K
Private Cost / Year
私有年成本
85%
Cost Reduction
成本降低
< 6 mo
Payback Period
回收周期
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Target Verticals

目标垂直领域

Five high-growth verticals where Item's AI platform + Lenovo hardware creates a compelling bundled offering.

五个高增长垂直领域,Item AI平台+联想硬件构成极具吸引力的捆绑方案。

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E-commerce AI

电商AI

Content generation, SEO optimization, product discovery, customer support automation. Proven with Sportspower/TruJump deployment.

内容生成、SEO优化、产品发现、客服自动化。已在Sportspower/TruJump部署中验证。

LENOVO HARDWARE
1× ThinkSystem SR675 V3 (8×H100)
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Supply Chain AI

供应链AI

Shipping document processing, customs compliance agents, carrier relationship management, drayage pricing optimization.

运输文件处理、海关合规Agent、承运商关系管理、拖车定价优化。

LENOVO HARDWARE
Edge servers + Cloud GPU burst
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Warehouse Automation

仓储自动化

WES orchestration, AMR/AS-RS integration, real-time slotting optimization, vision AI for quality inspection.

WES编排、AMR/AS-RS集成、实时库位优化、视觉AI质量检测。

LENOVO HARDWARE
Edge NPU + ThinkEdge SE450
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Multi-Agent Systems

多Agent系统

LPM-based real-time conversational AI for conference calls. 4-agent live call requires 17-22× H100 GPUs — massive hardware demand.

基于LPM的实时对话AI会议系统。4个Agent实时通话需17-22×H100 GPU——巨大的硬件需求。

LENOVO HARDWARE
3× ThinkSystem SR675 V3 cluster
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Edge AI for Retail

零售边缘AI

In-store analytics, inventory tracking, customer behavior analysis, smart checkout. Requires distributed edge compute.

店内分析、库存追踪、客户行为分析、智能结账。需要分布式边缘计算。

LENOVO HARDWARE
ThinkEdge SE30/SE50 fleet
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Data Intelligence

数据智能

Enterprise knowledge graphs, GraphRAG pipelines, ontology-driven analytics, real-time business intelligence dashboards.

企业知识图谱、GraphRAG管道、本体驱动分析、实时商业智能仪表盘。

LENOVO HARDWARE
ThinkSystem SR650 V3 + GPU
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Engagement Model

合作方案

A proven two-phase engagement: Forward Deployment for rapid value demonstration, followed by a tiered Monthly Retainer for ongoing optimization.

经过验证的两阶段合作模式:前置部署快速展示价值,随后分层月度服务持续优化。

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Forward Deployment

前置部署

Duration 周期520 hours
Fixed Fee 固定费用$107,800

Dedicated team embeds with the customer to deploy AI infrastructure, configure models, build initial agent workflows, and validate ROI metrics.

专属团队嵌入客户现场,部署AI基础设施、配置模型、构建初始Agent工作流并验证ROI指标。

2

Monthly Retainer

月度服务

Foundation基础层
$3,500/mo
Monitoring + basic support
Growth成长层
$7,500/mo
Active optimization + new agents
Enterprise企业层
$11,500/mo
Full managed service + SLA
Year 1 Total: $466K – $562K depending on tier
第一年总计:$466K – $562K(视层级而定)
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Next Steps

下一步

01

Technical Deep-Dive

技术深度交流

Joint workshop between Item engineering and Lenovo ISG team to align on ThinkSystem configurations, pricing tiers, and co-location logistics.

Item工程团队与联想ISG团队联合研讨,对齐ThinkSystem配置、价格层级和托管物流。

02

Pilot Customer Selection

试点客户选择

Identify 2-3 pilot customers from Item's existing pipeline for the first joint deployment — ideally one e-commerce and one supply chain vertical.

从Item现有客户管道中选择2-3个试点客户进行首次联合部署——理想情况下一个电商和一个供应链客户。

03

Joint Go-to-Market Plan

联合市场推广计划

Co-develop marketing materials, case studies, and a joint value proposition for mid-market enterprises seeking AI infrastructure.

共同开发营销材料、案例研究和面向寻求AI基础设施的中端企业的联合价值主张。

04

Partnership Agreement

合作协议

Formalize the strategic partnership with preferred pricing, co-marketing commitments, and revenue-sharing framework.

以优惠价格、联合营销承诺和收入分成框架正式确立战略合作伙伴关系。

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From Supply Chain Partner to Strategic AI Alliance

从供应链合作伙伴到战略AI联盟

The infrastructure layer is the new battleground. Together, we can own the mid-market AI infrastructure stack — Lenovo's hardware excellence paired with Item's AI platform creates a moat that neither can build alone.

基础设施层是新的战场。联想的硬件卓越性与Item的AI平台相结合,构建起任何一方都无法独自建立的护城河。