- DreamWorks Animation expands Preferred Technology Provider relationship with Lenovo — deepening a trusted partnership to include Lenovo’s cutting-edge services and solutions.
- Lenovo’s end-to-end technology portfolio, including high-performance workstations, High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, and digital transformation services, allows DreamWorks to push the boundaries of creative innovation without compromising speed, quality, or imagination.
DreamWorks Animation is taking its creative and technical capabilities to new heights through an expanded partnership with Lenovo, now officially named the studio’s preferred provider of compute services, workstations, and enterprise solutions. This milestone deepens an already trusted relationship, empowering DreamWorks to scale production with a unified Lenovo ecosystem that brings together devices, infrastructure, and services into a seamless whole.
With animation and content production becoming increasingly complex and fast-paced, the studio relies on the performance, scalability, and innovation of Lenovo technologies to meet the rising demands of artists and technical teams.
Technology That Scales With Creative Ambition
At the heart of this collaboration is a shared focus on service excellence and operational efficiency. Lenovo’s strategic solutions have already made a measurable difference in DreamWorks’ creative pipelines and enterprise infrastructure:
- 🚀 20% faster render performance powered by Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling, allowing artists to iterate quicker and meet tighter deadlines.
- 🎨 25% improvement in animation workflows with ThinkStation™ P620s, delivering smoother performance and reduced loading times for artists.
- ⏱ 300 million compute hours to complete The Wild Robot, with 98% data center utilization, proving Lenovo’s ability to scale with DreamWorks’ most demanding projects.
“Expanding our collaboration was a natural next step,” said Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances at DreamWorks. “It gives us the flexibility and operational scale to fuel our ambitions and continue delivering world-class films.”
“This partnership exemplifies how advanced, scalable technologies can power complex creative workflows,” added Ken Wong, EVP and President of Lenovo’s Solutions and Services Group.
A Unified Technology Ecosystem Built for Filmmaking
DreamWorks is now leveraging a full spectrum of Lenovo’s offerings, transforming how it operates across all phases of production:
- ThinkStation™ and ThinkPad™ P Series Workstations — Designed to handle modern film production, enabling technical directors and artists to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
- ThinkSystem™ Servers and HPC Infrastructure — Powering compute-heavy rendering pipelines, optimizing both performance and energy usage.
- Lenovo TruScale™ Infrastructure-as-a-Service — Allowing DreamWorks to scale resources on-demand without large capital investments, while retaining on-premises control, 24/7 proactive monitoring, and seamless managed services.
Lenovo also contributes to DreamWorks’ sustainability journey, helping retire legacy systems and adopt more energy-efficient technologies — a strategic win for performance and the planet.
Premier Support That Keeps Creativity Flowing
In an industry where every second counts, DreamWorks counts on Premier Support Plus, Lenovo’s enterprise-grade service for rapid problem resolution and proactive planning. From critical compute deployments to artist-focused infrastructure, Lenovo ensures minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
Deployments that used to take a week are now completed in under two days, demonstrating Lenovo’s commitment to speed, quality, and white-glove service.
Fueling the Next Generation of Iconic Films
Lenovo’s robust infrastructure now powers DreamWorks’ most anticipated upcoming films, including:
- 🎬 The Bad Guys 2 – August 2025
- 🌴 Forgotten Island – September 2026
- 🧅 Shrek 5 – December 2026
Each title reflects the scale, complexity, and innovation that DreamWorks has become known for—and Lenovo remains a critical technology partner in bringing these visions to life.
Looking Ahead: AI-Ready, Artist-Focused
As DreamWorks explores ways to enhance efficiency across its production pipeline, it’s working with Lenovo to explore AI-optimized infrastructure—not for content generation, but to accelerate workflows and free artists to focus on creativity. From predictive analytics to intelligent workflow orchestration, this evolving ecosystem is built to take DreamWorks from concept to screen faster than ever.
“The Lenovo hardware solutions are incredibly powerful,” said Bill Ballew, CTO at DreamWorks Animation. “We’re now looking to engage their AI teams to further optimize our compute infrastructure.”
“This partnership shows how enterprises can use integrated technology ecosystems to scale intelligently and achieve creative excellence,” Wong added.
Discover Lenovo’s Enterprise Solutions for Creative Industries
Whether you’re producing animated blockbusters or developing advanced AI workflows, Lenovo delivers a full portfolio of workstations, data center solutions, and managed services that evolve with your business. Learn more about:
- Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage – Accelerate AI across edge, cloud, and on-prem.
- AI Discover – A guided consultation to identify use cases and assess readiness.
- Enterprise Services – From strategy to 24/7 operations, Lenovo experts are with you at every step.
🔗 Visit Lenovo.com to explore how bold ideas become breakthrough innovations—or connect with Lenovo experts at industry events around the globe.
