Silicon Valley Computer Group Philippines stores within Metro Manila. It was after Lenovo bought International Business Machines Corporation's PC divisions in 2005. By that time, PCs with brands IdeaPad and ThinkPad PCs, ThinkServer systems and ThinkVision monitors, and as well as Lenovo computer accessories were readily available at the concept store. The concept store also offers PC repairs and technical support for Lenovo products. In 2010, Silicon Valley was offered by Globe Telecoms in providing communication tools with mobile postpaid lines, wired direct lines and broadband internet connections. This has increased the efficiency of Silicon Valley's operations. In 2016, Promate Philippines partnered with Silicon Valley
Lenovo companies said in a statement that they would establish a new company called Lenovo NEC Holdings, to be registered in the Netherlands. NEC received US$175 million in Lenovo stock. Lenovo was to own a 51% stake in the joint venture, while NEC would have 49%. Lenovo has a five-year option to expand its stake in the joint venture. This joint venture was intended to boost Lenovo's worldwide sales by expanding its presence in Japan, a key market for personal computers. NEC spun off its personal computer business into the joint venture. As of 2010, NEC controlled about 20% of Japan's