HP Innovation Journal Issue 08: Winter 2017 | Page 2

This past fall in Chicago we held our
largest-ever partner event: HP Reinvent World Partner Forum. We always
look forward to our annual gathering of channel partners, but there was
a palpable excitement at this year’s forum. Everything that took place on
the diverse agenda was infused with the trends and opportunities that will
shape HP and our partners’ fortunes in 2018 and beyond. And from what
we heard at the conference, our channel partners share our sense of mo-
mentum and optimism for HP’s vision and direction. The event featured
a full spectrum of announcements—from technology innovations to new
products, services and security initiatives. We launched HP University, a
global partner training program. It’s an unprecedented investment in equip-
ping our 18,000 worldwide Partner First members to optimize revenue and
exceed customers’ evolving expectations.
On hand to present our future vision were HP leaders including CEO Dion
Weisler; President of Printing and Imaging, Enrique Lores; and President
of Personal Systems, Ron Coughlin. We also welcomed special guests
including HP board member and former director of the National Science
Foundation Subra Suresh; Jabil VP of 3D Printing, John Dulchinos; and
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington. Together we enjoyed fasci-
nating and challenging conversations and presentations, painting a vivid
picture of tomorrow’s world.
I must admit to being one of those whose presentations on trends and
the future can strike a little fear in peoples’ hearts, describing the hurtling
pace of innovation and the magnitude of change it will drive. As collabora-
tive stewards of disruptive technology and digital transformation, we must
use our powers for good—thinking deeply, expansively and imaginatively
about security—to keep people and their physical and digital assets safe
in this brave new world. We’re moving into uncharted waters, developing
AI and learning machines that are smarter than we are, and the ability to
edit human DNA.
The future is calling, summoning all the ingenuity and creativity we
have to offer. HP can rise to meet this opportunity with a vibrant, growing
channel—reinvented to capitalize on tomorrow’s opportunities. We believe
we’ll go farther, faster, together, delivering on the potential of digital trans-
formation for customers and business around the globe. 
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Shane Wall
Chief Technology Officer, HP
and Global Head, HP Labs
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