http://www.forbes.com/technology/feeds/afx/2006/05/23/afx2768673.html AFX News Limited 05.23.2006 SHANGHAI (AFX) - Lenovo Group Ltd Chairman Yang Yuanqing said the US State Department's fears that Lenovo's computers pose a security risk are groundless, the Shanghai Daily reported. The newspaper quoted Yang as saying: ''It is unfair to Lenovo, a market-oriented firm.' On Monday, media reported that the US State Department will not use Lenovo computers for its classified networks - those that connect US embassies and consulates - because of security concerns. The Chinese government owns 27 pct of Lenovo. 'Our products comply with CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States) and all suppliers' requirements,' Yang said. In March, the State Department agreed to purchase 16,000 Lenovo computers and related equipment through government contractor CDW Government Inc, Lenovo's US-based supplier. The machines will be restricted to non-classified use, reports said. In a teleconference yesterday, Yang said Lenovo's order value from the US government is only one pct of the computer maker's total revenue. Lenovo will explore business in emerging markets such as India and Brazil to avoid political obstacles, Yang was cited as saying. _________________________________ Attend the Black Hat Briefings and Training, Las Vegas July 29 - August 3 2,500+ international security experts from 40 nations, 10 tracks, no vendor pitches. www.blackhat.com
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