Lenovo Names HBS 2026 Solution Provider Gold Partner of the Year
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Heartland Business Systems (HBS), a premier provider of tailored technology solutions, cybersecurity, and IT services, has been named the Lenovo 360 Solution Provider Gold Partner of the Year. The announcement was made at Lenovo 360 Accelerate in Austin, Texas and recognizes HBS for exceptional growth, strong client engagement and close alignment with Lenovo on strategy and execution.
The Lenovo Partner of the Year Awards, established in 2024, recognize Solution Providers that meet demanding criteria across growth, engagement, certifications and accreditations, and community and culture. Earning Gold partner recognition puts HBS among the top-performing Lenovo partners in the country.
"Being named Lenovo’s 2026 Gold Partner of the Year for the United States is a powerful validation of the momentum that HBS and Lenovo have built together. This recognition reflects our strong year-over-year growth, our expanded impact in both the public and commercial sectors, and the deep alignment between our teams as we execute on shared strategies.
We’re proud of the partnership with HBS and excited to continue delivering innovative and outcome-driven solutions for our customers.”
- Teel Dunlap, Channel Sales Director at Lenovo
This marks consecutive years of national recognition for HBS from Lenovo. In 2025, HBS received the Lenovo Climbing Partner of the Year Award, which honored the company’s emerging momentum and significant year-over-year growth across all business units.
"Thank you to Lenovo for this incredible honor. Our world-class partnership with Lenovo continues to grow and solidify, driving impactful results for our clients every day. The depth of this relationship gives us access to technology, resources and collaboration that translates directly into better outcomes for the organizations and people we serve. What a testament to the tremendous talent and culture that makes the HBS team special. We’re not done—we will keep building on this, for both Lenovo and our clients.”
- Michael P. Nolan, HBS Chief Commercial Officer
HBS partners with Lenovo to deliver powerful, cost-effective technology solutions to clients across industries, with a growing focus on public sector. As organizations navigate increasing demand for hybrid infrastructure and smarter IT, HBS brings the expertise and partnership depth to help them move forward with confidence.
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, accessories, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software/agents, 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.
About HBS
HBS is a premier provider of customized technology solutions, cybersecurity, and IT services. Through end-to-end technology, cybersecurity, and managed services solutions, HBS empowers organizations of all sizes, in diverse industries, to realize the full potential of their people, processes and technology. Backed by a team of highly skilled experts and relationships with leading technology manufacturers, HBS helps organizations drive growth, inspire innovation, and strengthen security.
