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
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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
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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,
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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.
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As we move into the future, it’s clear that organizations need to build a culture of collaboration in order to be truly innovative.
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The first Gen Z-ers will earn their undergraduate degrees this spring. Nothing like the revelation that someone born in 1995 is legally buying alcohol AND entering the workforce to make you want to relive the glory days. In fact, by 2020, this group will constitute 36 percent of the global workforce. And 2017 brings other revelations. Every January, the World
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The Internet of Things (IoT) or as we refer to it at HP – the Internet of All Things – is transforming the world around us. As it creeps toward mass adoption in everything from our personal lives to businesses to government, it’s effect is undeniable. In fact, the McKinsey Global Institute predicts IoT will generate up to $11 trillion
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I’m thrilled to have Simon Shiu, Director of HP Labs’ Security Lab, as a guest blogger today. Simon and his team are focused on creating a trustworthy information system environment in the face of challenges such as the growth of organized cybercrime and the rapid adoption of social networking tools and cloud-based services. We’re on the cusp of a manufacturing
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“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” – Brene Brown If we aren’t making mistakes, we likely aren’t reaching outside of our comfort zones, and that is the biggest mistake of all. Just consider the endless innovations and products that were results of mistakes. Take Post-It Notes for example. Inventor Spencer Silver was attempting to develop a strong
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I’m thrilled to welcome Ticky Thakkar as a guest blogger today. Ticky is Head of the Emerging Compute Lab and an HP Fellow. He leads efforts relating to the convergence of technologies and brings customer insights and new thinking into product development efforts.
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