Final tests for the technology infrastructure supporting the
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are due to take place in two weeks'
time.
Lenovo said it was planning the final and most gruelling test of
its IT systems, a three-day technology rehearsal on 10 June to 12
June that will involve more than 300 Lenovo engineers and thousands
of Lenovo PCs. Atos Origin completed the IT system for the
Bejing Olympics last July.
More than 20,000 pieces of equipment have been put to the test.
The comprehensive technical rehearsal is expect to test not only
the physical equipment supporting the Olympic Games but also the
thousands of personnel who oversee it.
Lenovo said the test would simulate three of the busiest days at
the games. The rehearsal will force participants to practice
managing an array of potential problems and scenarios - missing
equipment, slashed cables, security breaches and power outages,
Lenovo said. Nearly 95% of Lenovo's computing equipment at every
venue will be deployed over the three days of intensive practice
and problem solving.
PCs used during the tests will be tested in an environment of
90% humidity and other equipment will be tested to check it can
withstand the challenges of Beijing's summer, including high
temperatures, dust and humidity.