HP Imagine is an innovative conference that focuses on the company. HP’s week, HP’s Chief Corporate Affairs and Communication Officer Stella Low, along with her team, showcased an impressive amount of innovation. This is one of the most well-executed presentations I have ever seen.
It’sn’t easy to discuss innovation because it is often overhyped. Innovation is not something that buyers want because it’s scary. However, they do need it to solve problems that have not been adequately solved or even at all.
HP’HP’sent was well positioned by using the words “im”gine” r” rather than “inn”vation” be”ause it showcased innovative technologies that captured the imagination. It highlighted the difference between innovation that is properly applied and innovation that is pointless.
HHP’s presentation should put it ahead of its rivals in the coming years as we face the challenges of managing and equipping dispersed workers and dealing with the aftermath of hybrid workplaces.
Enrique Lores, HP’s CEO, and his executive staff continue to impress me. They demonstrate unity and a commitment to solving some of the most frustrating problems that customers of all sizes have.
Mike Nash, HP’s HP’sf Customer Experience Officer, presented Workforce Central as one of the most innovative and interesting innovations. HP created Workforce Central to improve the effectiveness of remote workers. It is now expanding the program to its partners and customers.
This week, let’s discuss Imagine 2023. We’ll then launch my favorite new product for people working at home, the HP Envy Move. This could be ideal for anyone working from home who needs to manage kids, pets, and elderly relatives or wants to be mobile and productive.
How to Present Innovation
Context is key to presenting new products. Most vendors spend most of their time pitching the components of a product but little time showing how to solve problems.
You want AI, right? Vendors should present their products as part of an overall solution that will make the company more effective and efficient.
HP took a similar approach. HP identified the problem based on surveys that showed over 27% of employees were deeply dissatisfied and perceived hybrid work as detrimental. This dissatisfaction is evidently having a negative impact on employee retention, productivity, and work-life harmony.
The presentation highlighted that AI, as it is currently implemented in the cloud, was 80% more costly than needed. HP’s solutions address both problems by improving finaHP’s efficiency, boosting employee productivity, and maintaining work-life harmony and job satisfaction.
Alex Cho: Work, Live, and Dream
Alex Cho, the head of HP’s PC division, has placed HP at the forefront of the HP’sAI era. He spoke about how it’s much more cost-effective to use AI solutions on its edge. This is crucial in achieving that 80% reduction.
HP’s AI Workflow offering was an ideal solution for HP’ se who wanted to include computer scientists in a workflow that created AI and included internal customers. HP emphasized Nvidia’s role as a partner in the creation of their Nvidia. Nvidia comes second to IBM in the field of AI. IBM also acknowledges Nvidia’s advantages and collaborates with Nvidia.
The real advantage of AI is not its products but its extensive experience in creating working AI models. HP’s AI expertise is crucial, given the high costs of HP’s creation compared to the hardware.
HP showed off its impressive peripherals and how they can be connected to HP PCs automatically. This feature has been well received by HP customers, who also like Apple’s approach.
This presentation brought to my mind another Apple that made me cry a little. It was that people, especially those who are introverted or new to the corporate world, have trouble connecting with peers and managers under these new rules.
HP has clearly set out to ensure that those who are losing their voices within the company receive their due. The concept was, “A voice will never be lost if a thought is heard.”
Many people do”n’t have a voice. I am also concerned that work-from-home policies and poor engagement practices are causing us to isolate too many (even one would be too few).
Dave Shull: The team is more important than the machine
Dave Shull, who joined HP after the Poly acquisition was completed, gave me a chance to chat about his thoughts on managing remote workers. He incorporated social engagements into his hybrid team’s best practices. He would encourage people to engage more in person when they felt isolated at work.
Shull discussed the need for a clear vision and how HP’s Collaboration Services can be used to ensure that all members of hybrid teams feel included and productive while also providing a better work-life balance.
He also explained that conference rooms should be more like a subscription service so users don’t have to worry about someone messing up the setup, making the room unusable due to damaged or disconnected equipment.
Shull also addressed the use of metrics to optimize the workforce by tracking employee satisfaction and ensuring the best work experience.
He talked about sustainability and a concept that I saw for the first time from Dell called Concept Luna. He also explained how it could be implemented in real life. Renew Solutions is a process HP will use to create PCs that are more sustainable and upgradeable. He said that future HP refurbished computers could be viewed as equal to new PCs by users who are not looking for the latest technology. This is a major step in promoting reuse, recycling, and reusing.
Shull also spoke about using data to better equip employees. This data could provide consumers and small businesses with much clearer guidance regarding PC selection.
He concluded by highlighting HP Wolf Security and giving a personal example. Shull left his laptop at the airport but was able to track it remotely, turn it on, and erase the data. HP Wolf Security, which is unique in the PC segment, highlights HP’s desire to be the leader of that segment by being the most secure vendor.
Tuan Tran: PHP’ser Innovation Is ‘On Fire’
In this case, being “on fire” is a positive thing. Tran wants to make printing a growing business again by offering faster and more energy-efficient “ring ne” printers.
HP has made significant advances in a variety of printing technologies, including large-format printers and industrial graphics printers. 3D printers (metal or plastic) and latex printers are also available. These latex printers could revolutionize the wrapping business by expanding its application from cars and commercial vehicles to wall coverings and other decoration.
The Robotic Site Printer was one of the most interesting announcements made at the event. This device allows construction workers to accurately place building components on a slab before construction starts by converting a blueprint.
This little robot, when connected to a digital metaverse twin building effort, could be a game-changer for construction by reducing build mistakes. This would have been a great solution for my first big project, which was in commercial development.
The printing industry is arguably leading the way in terms of sustainability. This is a necessity, given that the nature and use of consumables and printers are so important. HP is a leader in this area. The collaboration between HP and 3D printing was the highlight of this event. Brooks shoes with 3D-printed soles were showcased.
A few years back, I was interested in a group that spun off from Microsoft to create a computer-designed shoe company. I designed a pair I still own, but the company didn’t succeed because 3D printers weren’t available, and the shoes were too expensive.
Didn’t printing technology solve the cost-versus-price problem?
