Invisible IT Emerges as Workplace Transformation Evolves, Lenovo Research Finds
The next step in workplace transformation is invisible technology that fades into the background so that support is automated and seamless, according to a Lenovo global survey of IT leaders released today.
Most employees only notice IT when it slows them down and interrupts processes. Invisible IT is the opposite. It means technology that anticipates needs, prevents issues before they happen, and personalizes support automatically.
Achieving Invisible IT, the newest report in Lenovo’s ongoing Work Reborn series, explores how AI and automation are redefining the digital workplace and employee experience. Of the IT leaders who participated, 79% aspire to deliver seamless, proactive support that minimizes disruption for employees, but only 21% have achieved predictive issue resolution. The results underscore an urgent need for organizations to remove digital barriers, simplify IT ecosystems, and adopt AI-enabled, hyper-personalized support that delivers a truly effortless employee experience.
“Organizations have spent years modernizing their digital workplaces, but many remain hindered by fragmented systems and slow, manual support processes,” said Rakshit Ghura, Vice President and General Manager, Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions. “By making IT invisible through predictive, proactive, and personalized support, enterprises can empower employees to focus on what truly matters: innovation, collaboration, and performance.”
The Workplace Is Ready for Change
Lenovo’s research shows that roughly half (49%) of IT decision makers agree productivity and engagement are the top priorities, but only 36% believe their current digital workplace effectively supports employee engagement. And 84% of IT leaders say they can’t predict disruptions before they occur, spotlighting the importance of AI to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact work.
To help organizations move toward this model, AI-powered workplace services can deliver the foundations of invisible IT. One example is Lenovo’s AI–driven workplace solutions platform that uses rich persona data and behavioral insights to tailor support to the individual, anticipating needs, resolving issues proactively, and personalizing every aspect of the employee’s digital experience. The approach has been shown to drive up to a 30% improvement in user satisfaction, 30% lower support costs, and 40% of issues proactively resolved, according to IDC and internal Lenovo data.1
Flexible device-subscription models also help reduce complexity. Lenovo’s TruScale Device as a Service, for example, cuts deployment time by up to 50% and lowers device-related IT costs.2
One customer example: Coventry University Group used TruScale DaaS to replace its aging IT infrastructure, eliminating an estimated 223 tons of CO₂ and cutting 40 IT labor hours per week from device management.3 They saw measurable gains in productivity, sustainability, and employee experience — all hallmarks of invisible IT.
Expert Perspective
“Lenovo’s services strategy looks to capture the next evolution of the digital workplace,” said Rob Brothers, VP of Services for IDC. “Organizations that invest in AI-enabled, proactive IT lifecycle management will lead the way in creating productive, resilient, and employee-focused workplaces.”
The Human Side of AI-Powered Support
Instead of replacing human expertise, invisible IT enhances it. Lenovo’s research found that 39% of IT leaders expect AI-driven support to allow IT staff to focus on higher-value work such as improving end-user productivity and experience, while only 12% foresee any reduction in team size.
“Invisible IT means smarter IT,” continued Ghura. “By automating routine support and anticipating needs, we’re freeing IT teams to shift from reactive maintenance to proactive value creation.”
Yet even as leaders recognize the value of combining human expertise with AI and automation, structural barriers remain. The top challenges cited by IT leaders include complex systems (51%), cost constraints (47%), and limited AI skills (43%). Lenovo’s report outlines practical steps to overcome these obstacles:
- Unify and simplify IT ecosystems to reduce fragmentation
- Upskill IT teams to harness AI capabilities
- Partner with experienced providers to deploy predictive, personalized support more securely and at scale
Organizations that achieve invisible IT can reduce digital friction, boost engagement, and free employees to focus on higher-value work. The full Work Reborn Report 4: Achieving Invisible IT outlines practical steps enterprises are taking to get there.
To learn how your organization can unlock the benefits of invisible IT, download the full Work Reborn Report 4: Achieving Invisible IT and visit Lenovo.com for more insights on digital workplace transformation.
1 Source: Based on Lenovo internal testing data from Care of One deployments, Digital Workplace Solutions, 2025. Actual results may vary.
2 Source: Lenovo, TruScale DaaS ROI Tool, 2024. Sample representation based on average monthly pricing, 3-year refresh cycle, 2% repair rate, and $70K IT salary
3 Source: Lenovo case study, Coventry University Group: Equipping Staff for Success, 2024
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Notes for editors
Achieving Invisible IT is the fourth report in the Lenovo Work Reborn Research Series 2025, which is being published throughout the course of the year. The report is based on a survey of 600 IT leaders that took place in April and May 2025. The survey sample included respondents from the USA Canada, UK, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico Australia, and New Zealand. Respondents included IT leaders from companies with at least 1,000 employees and from a range of sectors.
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