Shane Wall

3 lessons from fatherhood I apply to leadership

My family, especially my children, are the most important things in my life. They’ve taught me countless lessons – undoubtedly more than I’ve taught them. With Father’s Day right around
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Answers to Industry 4.0’s Top Questions

We’re in the midst of an Industry 4.0 revolution. Automation and data – including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and cognitive computing – are leading to a
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How Makers Are Disrupting Workplace Culture

New ideas are constantly being transformed into new products, new services, new business models, and processes. The parallel ascendance of “maker culture” is no accident: the building blocks of the
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Microfluidics in healthcare: Inkjet technology at microscale

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

As different as the medical landscape may look from Tokyo to Toledo to Toronto, all regions are grappling with the challenge of mounting healthcare demands and rising costs. Global healthcare spending is projected to reach $8.7 trillion annually by 2020, reflecting both the expansion of services in developed regions and increased spending in emerging countries.

The power of giving back

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Shane Wall One comment

In the U.S., this week is a special week in which we take time to be thankful for what we have and look for ways we can give back. As HP’s Chief Technology Officer, I’m fortunate to lead the technology direction for the founder of Silicon Valley. And in partnership with a fantastic team, get to explore how the world

Thought Leadership

Africa is a Megatrends melting pot

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

I recently attended TEDGlobal 2017 in Tanzania, Africa. The theme of this year’s event – Builders. Truth-Tellers. Catalysts. – was a perfect representation of the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that filled the event. We heard from a wide range of luminaries including cultural historians, entrepreneurs, documentary photographers, and human rights activists. I left feeling even more energized about Africa’s future

Healthcare trends impacting our lives

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

Today’s rapid pace of innovation is revolutionizing many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Spending in IT in the healthcare sector is predicted to outpace similar spending in other industries. Digital health funding also hit a new high in 2015, reaching nearly $6 billion. An aging population will also drive further innovation in healthcare. By 2060, there will be 98

Megatrends and Their Impact on Our Future

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Shane Wall One comment

I’m excited to welcome Andrew Bolwell as a guest blogger today. As HP’s Chief Disrupter, Andrew plays a key role in CTO Office innovations. Our CTO Office is defining new market segments, products, and business models that will help shape HP’s future growth. The CTO team is studying industry-shifting trends like Hypermobility, Internet of All Things, 3D transformation, immersive experiences,

How to Lead in the Gig Economy

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Shane Wall One comment

As the Gig Economy continues to permeate industries and skill levels it becomes essential for leaders to transform to meet the needs of the new workforce.