In a joint move to strengthen digital trust across global supply chains, Lenovo and Intel have unveiled ThinkShield Build Assure, a new SaaS-based platform offering system-level attestation for x86 hardware components. Aimed at large enterprises managing distributed fleets of AI-enabled devices, the solution brings a new layer of visibility to manufacturing, logistics, and endpoint provisioning.
Securing Hardware from Factory to Deployment
Supply chain vulnerabilities continue to escalate as devices become more intelligent and globally dispersed. Lenovo’s latest security solution, ThinkShield Build Assure, developed in partnership with Intel, introduces a proactive mechanism for verifying the integrity of commercial hardware throughout its lifecycle. The platform enables customers to track, audit, and confirm component authenticity from factory floor to field deployment—an increasingly critical requirement in the age of AI workloads and heightened compliance expectations.
At the core of the system is Intel’s Tiber™ Transparent Supply Chain, which records and validates key component data—such as BIOS firmware, system configurations, and manufacturing origins. This cryptographically secured information is then made accessible through a dedicated Lenovo customer portal, where IT teams can run compliance audits, investigate anomalies, and confirm device integrity before sensitive workloads are executed.
This is particularly relevant for regulated industries and globally distributed enterprises deploying edge AI devices, where hardware provenance and tamper detection are now fundamental to operational resilience.
Securing the IT Asset Chain
While Lenovo has long ranked among Gartner’s top-rated global supply chains, Build Assure reflects a broader need for digital chain-of-custody verification in enterprise procurement. Intel’s Auto Verify function automatically reconciles inbound devices with their manufacturing records, allowing enterprises to move beyond static supplier trust and toward verifiable assurance.
The solution supports use cases across regulated industries, AI-enabled infrastructure, and any operation where endpoint trust is business-critical. For instance, manufacturing or logistics environments deploying smart devices can now confirm that those devices have not been altered post-production—a crucial step in environments where unauthorized hardware modifications can lead to data breaches, IP theft, or even physical system failures.
Crucially, the platform integrates with enterprise IT management systems, which means security oversight doesn’t disrupt operations. For supply chain leaders, this reduces audit overhead and strengthens the integrity of digital transformation initiatives already underway.
“Lenovo’s Think Shield Build Assure, powered by Intel Tiber Transparent Supply Chain, marks a transformative leap in supply chain assurance. Together, we’re empowering enterprises with enhanced transparency and security, to help ensure that every component meets the highest standards of trust and integrity. This collaboration addresses critical challenges, providing our customers with the confidence they need to innovate fearlessly,” said Rajan Panchanathan, Head of Products, Intel Trust and Security in an official statement.
Hardware Verification Adds Supply Chain Transparency
As enterprise technology ecosystems expand and compliance demands intensify, the ability to verify hardware integrity at scale is moving from a niche IT concern to a foundational requirement for supply chain strategy.
Lenovo and Intel’s ThinkShield Build Assure reflects a pragmatic response to this shift—bridging procurement, cybersecurity, and operational continuity through system-level transparency. For supply chain leaders navigating growing risk and regulatory complexity, solutions like this mark a step toward more accountable, data-driven infrastructure decisions – where trust is not assumed, but validated.
