Panasonic Connect and Lenovo Collaborate to Expand Access to TOUGHBOOK® Solutions

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 – Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced Lenovo is now an approved Panasonic Connect TOUGHBOOK reseller. The relationship provides customers with expanded access to industry-leading rugged devices designed to deliver secure, dependable performance in challenging environments. 

By making TOUGHBOOK available through Lenovo, public sector agencies have more ways to deploy purpose-built rugged devices alongside their existing Lenovo infrastructure. This collaboration enables agencies who rely on Lenovo’s comprehensive portfolio to expand their device strategy with TOUGHBOOK solutions designed for highly specialized frontline, field, and in-vehicle environments. By streamlining procurement through a trusted technology provider, the relationship simplifies purchasing while helping agencies address mission-specific computing requirements.

“For three decades, Panasonic Connect has been the trusted provider of rugged computing solutions for public sector customers who work every day to protect and serve their communities,” said Dominick Passanante, senior vice president and general manager for the Mobility Business at Panasonic Connect North America. “We are committed to enabling successful digital transformation through innovative solutions that deliver the reliability, durability, and performance these workers need. Our collaboration with Lenovo reflects a shared commitment to meeting customers’ evolving needs with flexible solutions designed around how they operate.”

“Public sector organizations are modernizing IT infrastructure across every function, from back-office operations to in-vehicle systems and frontline emergency response,” said Anthony Pichardo, senior director US government and higher education at Lenovo. “Lenovo delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end technology portfolio that supports agencies at every stage of their digital transformation. Through our collaboration with Panasonic Connect, we are expanding the options available to customers who require purpose-built rugged mobility solutions — ensuring they can access the right technology for every operational environment.”

The TOUGHBOOK devices from Panasonic Connect that will now be available through Lenovo include the TOUGHBOOK 40TOUGHBOOK 55TOUGHBOOK 33 and TOUGHBOOK G2

About Panasonic Connect North America

Established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering device hardware, software and professional services to provide value to customers across the public sector, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services and manufacturing industries. With the mission to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow,” Panasonic Connect North America works closely with its community of partners, innovators and integrators to provide the right technologies to address customers’ ever-evolving needs in today’s connected enterprise.

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