Breakthrough high-performance computing solution delivers 3x higher throughput, cost efficiency, and faster life-saving discoveries
SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenovo today shared updates on the 4th generation of its Genomics Optimization and Scalability Tool – GOAST v4.0. Since its introduction in 2020, GOAST has been advancing genome sequencing across industries including pharma, healthcare, agriculture, and drug discovery. The latest version reduces genome processing to as little as 24 minutes per whole genome sequence, with a single node capable of processing ~22,000 genomes annually, nearly triple the throughput of earlier releases. With each human genome comprising around 3 billion DNA base pairs, GOAST v4.0 is literally decoding trillions of cells to power breakthroughs in science and medicine.
By cutting genome analysis from days to minutes, GOAST v4.0 empowers researchers, clinicians, and pharma companies to accelerate precision medicine, cancer research, drug discovery, and national health programs. Delivering GPU-level performance on optimized CPUs at up to 50% lower cost, GOAST makes high-throughput genomics accessible to institutions of all sizes through Lenovo's pay-as-you-go High-Performance Computing (HPC)-as-a-Service model, TruScale.
"GOAST v4.0 breaks bioinformatics bottlenecks by combining Lenovo's HPC expertise with genomics innovation," said Sumir Bhatia, President, Lenovo ISG Asia Pacific. "With this leap in performance and efficiency, we are enabling real-time discoveries that can save lives and advance global health equity."
Key Advancements with GOAST v4.0
- Speed: Genome processing cut from 68–150 hours to just 24 minutes, a 375x improvement.
- Throughput: Up to ~22,000 genomes processed per node annually, supporting population-scale genomics.
- Affordability: GPU-level performance at significantly lower cost.
- Accessibility: Pay-as-you-go Lenovo TruScale HPC-as-a-Service, lowering barriers for labs and public health agencies.
- Sustainability: Water-cooled HPC systems reduce power consumption by up to 40%.
GOAST is already in use at leading institutes worldwide, including the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and University of Delhi in India, BRIN (Indonesia), Novo Genomics (Saudi Arabia), and the Biobank of Thailand. A leading children's hospital in Australia is deploying GOAST to scale its genomics research, while pharma companies in the Philippines are investing in high-performance computing, pointing to growing opportunities for GOAST in new markets. In India, multiple pharma companies are using GOAST to optimize cancer research, accelerate drug discovery, and improve treatments, showcasing its transformative impact across the healthcare ecosystem.
Beyond genomics acceleration, GOAST also demonstrates how AI and HPC together are enabling downstream innovations, from smarter algorithm design to more precise bioinformatics workflows, further strengthening its role as a platform for next-generation precision health.
Lenovo's unique advantage lies in its ability to bring healthcare experts, scientists, and medical researchers together with HPC hardware and software engineers, creating multi-layered platforms like GOAST that deliver both speed and scientific depth, all focused on solving humanity's greatest challenges.
As part of Lenovo's Smarter AI for All vision, GOAST v4.0 combines the best of HPC and AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, making genomics research faster, more cost-effective, and globally accessible.
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.
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Lenovo GOAST 4.0 Decodes Trillions of Cells, Accelerating Genome Analysis to 24 Minutes
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New global report reveals how security technology is driving business efficiency, ROI, and data-driven decision-making for business leaders.
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Security technology is no longer just about protection. According to Gallagher Security's newly released 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, systems once designed primarily to manage risk are now quietly enabling smarter operations, better workplace experiences, and stronger business outcomes.
Drawing on global insights, the report shows how organizations are unlocking value, return on investment, and actionable intelligence from security infrastructure already in place.
Security as invisible infrastructure
From office doors to behind-the-scenes data, security technology has become a powerful force shaping how modern organizations operate.
The report reveals that security systems are being used to do more than keep people and property safe. As organizations look to work more effectively, these systems are helping leaders understand how people interact with spaces, where time and resources are gained or lost, and how everyday decisions affect performance - often without employees noticing.
"What's striking is how invisible this shift has been," says Mark Junge, Chief Executive of Gallagher Security. "Security sits quietly in the background of daily work life, yet it's increasingly helping organizations reduce friction and make better-informed decisions."
From operational necessity to business insight
The report highlights a growing realization that security has become a valuable source of business insight. By integrating security systems with other tools and analyzing the data, organizations are improving workflows, strengthening compliance, and supporting more flexible ways of working.
A key signal of this shift is an increased focus on return on investment. Rather than viewing security purely as a cost, organizations are assessing how these systems contribute to measurable outcomes, including time saved, smoother operations, and progress toward sustainability goals.
Security moves into the boardroom
As the role of security expands, so too does who is involved in security decisions. Once managed largely within specialist teams, security is now part of broader discussions involving IT, finance, facilities, and executive leadership, reflecting how deeply these systems are embedded in modern operations.
"The conversation has moved beyond preventing problems," Junge adds. "Security is now about enabling businesses by providing the data, confidence, and flexibility needed to adapt and perform."
The Gallagher Security Industry Trends Report 2026 is now available, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how security technology is shaping modern business.
About Gallagher Security:
A global leader in integrated security solutions that unlock customer value through the power of our people and products. From making sure people go home safely to their families each night, to helping organizations become more efficient, productive, and profitable. Trusted within the highest levels of national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation, academic organizations, and small businesses in 140 countries. Visit security.gallagher.com for more information.
New global report reveals how security technology is driving business efficiency, ROI, and data-driven decision-making for business leaders.
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Security technology is no longer just about protection. According to Gallagher Security's newly released 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, systems once designed primarily to manage risk are now quietly enabling smarter operations, better workplace experiences, and stronger business outcomes.
Drawing on global insights, the report shows how organizations are unlocking value, return on investment, and actionable intelligence from security infrastructure already in place.
Security as invisible infrastructure
From office doors to behind-the-scenes data, security technology has become a powerful force shaping how modern organizations operate.
The report reveals that security systems are being used to do more than keep people and property safe. As organizations look to work more effectively, these systems are helping leaders understand how people interact with spaces, where time and resources are gained or lost, and how everyday decisions affect performance - often without employees noticing.
"What's striking is how invisible this shift has been," says Mark Junge, Chief Executive of Gallagher Security. "Security sits quietly in the background of daily work life, yet it's increasingly helping organizations reduce friction and make better-informed decisions."
From operational necessity to business insight
The report highlights a growing realization that security has become a valuable source of business insight. By integrating security systems with other tools and analyzing the data, organizations are improving workflows, strengthening compliance, and supporting more flexible ways of working.
A key signal of this shift is an increased focus on return on investment. Rather than viewing security purely as a cost, organizations are assessing how these systems contribute to measurable outcomes, including time saved, smoother operations, and progress toward sustainability goals.
Security moves into the boardroom
As the role of security expands, so too does who is involved in security decisions. Once managed largely within specialist teams, security is now part of broader discussions involving IT, finance, facilities, and executive leadership, reflecting how deeply these systems are embedded in modern operations.
"The conversation has moved beyond preventing problems," Junge adds. "Security is now about enabling businesses by providing the data, confidence, and flexibility needed to adapt and perform."
The Gallagher Security Industry Trends Report 2026 is now available, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how security technology is shaping modern business.
About Gallagher Security:
A global leader in integrated security solutions that unlock customer value through the power of our people and products. From making sure people go home safely to their families each night, to helping organizations become more efficient, productive, and profitable. Trusted within the highest levels of national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation, academic organizations, and small businesses in 140 countries. Visit security.gallagher.com for more information.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Security is quietly reshaping modern business, says Gallagher Security's 2026 Industry Trends Report
Security is quietly reshaping modern business, says Gallagher Security's 2026 Industry Trends Report
