Chapter 501
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Although on the surface, Frank Cary showed dissatisfaction with Gao Xian's words that bewitched him to pursue the Watsons, he was greatly moved in his heart.
You know, since taking full charge of the huge business kingdom of IBM, Frank Cary has really been eating the old capital accumulated by little Watson. His main work is to improve the enterprise system, especially in employee assessment.
One of the reasons is that IBM has done well enough in the field of mainframe computers, and it is really difficult to make further progress; Second, antitrust, the sword of Damocles, hung overhead, and IBM had to operate conservatively. Even if the market share of computer products declined year after year, it did not dare to take a step further.
In fact, for the antitrust investigation of the US Ministry of justice, Frank Cary has made the worst plan and adjusted the business into two parts, so as to minimize the loss even if it is forcibly disassembled one day.
In this case, Frank Cary seems destined to be the fourth IBM CEO who can only hold his tail and leave no glorious legacy like the Watsons.
Now, a big flicker of high string inevitably reminds Frank carrina of his well hidden ambition.
After all, the person who can be the CEO of IBM can definitely be regarded as a big man. Who can not have a noble feeling that goes down in history?
Frank Cary was afraid that Gao Xian would see his psychological activities, which would lead to passivity in the next meeting, so he politely refused the lunch arrangement, returned to the Hilton Hotel for a rest and waited for a visit to Gao Xian industrial estate in the afternoon.
Just in the morning, little Watson, who went to the American Consulate in Xiangjiang, came back in a good mood and inquired about the results of the preliminary talks between Frank Cary and Gao Xian.
Frank Cary mused: "I found out David Gao's idea. Huanyu computer company, backed by Gao's consortium, has full strength and can play on its own; but he also hopes that Huanyu personal computer can enter the enterprise market at the fastest speed, so he is also keen to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM. Relying on IBM, the gold lettered signboard of the computer industry, he can earn both short-term and long-term benefits."
Little Watson nodded. "David Gao is in his thirties, but he has successfully built such a large consortium. He really has ideas."
Frank Cary said angrily, "but David Gao is too confident, very stubborn and still greedy. Huanyu computer is worth $4 billion, which is almost catching up with the financial budget of our R & D system 360."
"Money is not a problem!" little Watson said leisurely. "The key is whether the acquisition of Huanyu computer company can bring new strong profit points to IBM's business and make Wall Street satisfied with IBM's financial statements."
Frank carrith said: "I think that the current personal computer, like the mainframe computer 20 or 30 years ago, will rise. IBM can't miss this opportunity."
"David Gao invited me to visit the factory, R & D department and laboratory in the afternoon. After reading it, I will further discuss the value of Huanyu computer company."
Little Watson said excitedly, "then I'll follow you."
"Let's inform David Gao in advance," Frank Cary put his hand to the phone. "He said to save time on the road, go to the industrial area by helicopter."
……
As an important shareholder of Huanyu computer company, Shen Bi, the senior class of Huifeng bank, was also very concerned about the results of the meeting between Gao Xian and frank Cary, so he specially called to inquire, and finally expressed his views in a tangled tone: "Sir Gao, if you really want to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM, you should stop your appetite. I think the offer of $4 billion is too high. Are you trying to create a new world record for capital operation?"
Gao Xian laughed. His relationship with Shen Bi is by no means a close friend, that is, the situation dictates that each takes what he needs, but this does not prevent the other party from really guessing some of his thoughts sometimes.
Indeed, if we can sell Huanyu computer company to IBM at an ideal price, Gaoxian and his Gaoyi will further become famous in the capital circle.
"The real value of Huanyu computer company can really reach this number." Gao Xian insisted: "anyway, even if we don't make this business, we won't lose; but if we do, we'll make a lot of money."
For some reasons, Gao Xian is inconvenient to tell outsiders.
Take IBM for example. In terms of technology, it is great. In essence, it is a technology company that attaches great importance to financial statement data, which is also the main reason why it is favored by Wall Street.
In the era of Internet cloud computing in the "old script", IBM set a terrible record of declining operating revenue for 22 consecutive quarters. In order to make up for its shortcomings in the field of cloud computing, IBM frantically spent $34 billion, equivalent to about one quarter of its market value, and acquired red hat.
Similarly, in the "old script", IBM only spent one year to develop and issue the IBM-PC hastily. The main reason why it can become an industry standard is that its competitors are too scum.
Take Apple computer for example. Watts's second-generation Apple computer can be called a star product. It is very popular in the market and has laid a good foundation for Apple computer. Otherwise, apple computer's listing and financing will not set the best record since Ford's IPO in 1956.
In this case, as long as apple can develop a successful 16 bit personal computer and inherit the mantle of the second generation Apple computer, IBM-PC will not be so unimpeded in the market.
Unfortunately, the young and ambitious Steve Jobs screwed up three generations of Apple computers and could only watch IBM-PC's market share soar.
The key is whether we can force IBM into a corner, just like in the field of cloud computing, Amazon and Microsoft step on IBM's head, and Google and Alibaba cloud behind their hips catch up desperately.
The Huanyu personal computer, led by Gao Xian, will officially release its 16 bit products next month, which has really been ahead of IBM.
There are many twists and turns here. There's no need for outsiders like Shen Bi to know. Huifeng bank is honestly waiting for the money to be paid at that time.
Soon after the conversation with Shen Bi, Gao Xian received a call from Frank Cary. Naturally, he promised to welcome little Watson to join the team.
……
Gaoxian industrial estate is located on the reclaimed land in the east of Tai Po District in the east of the new territories. Although the infrastructure is complete and the road traffic to the area is very convenient, it is still a waste of time for big people such as Gaoxian and frank Cary. It is not as efficient as taking a helicopter.
When the helicopter was approaching Gaoxian industrial estate, Gaoxian pointed to a living area below and said, "the industrial zone has led to the prosperity of this small village and town. Zhengfu is studying to incorporate it into the construction plan of the new town, that is, the satellite city."
Little Watson smiled: "it seems that Sir Gao's consortium has had a positive impact on Xiangjiang society."
After the helicopter landed, Frank Cary and little Watson quickly followed Gao Xian down the gangway, accompanied by the welcoming personnel, and entered the office building of Xiangjiang Industrial Estate Company.
Gao Xian took a tour schedule, glanced at it, and then said with a smile, "let's start the tour."
Frank Cary and little Watson are in good spirits. They are eager to omit all unnecessary red tape.
"The factories in Xiangjiang implement the same standard as those in Silicon Valley in the United States. The main production is not limited to the display used by personal computers, but enough to meet the needs of 20000 Huanyu personal computer hosts every month."
Since the heavyweight visit plan has been arranged early, the environment of this modern chemical plant is naturally clean and orderly, and executives like Frank Cary and little Watson, who are salespeople, must pay attention to these first.
Since both of them are not from technical background, Gao Xian should, of course, use the sensory model with great skill when displaying the technical achievements.
Therefore, Gao Xian quickly led Frank Cary and little Watson to the central control room of the factory, pointed to the working display on the table and said concisely: "we produce and use our own products. This is our confidence in our products."
Frank Cary noticed that the 12 inch display on the table is different from the popular monochrome display, but works in color mode. The text, charts and other contents on the screen use different colors to highlight the key points at a glance.
"Should the display terminals of Huanyu personal computers be unified to this kind of display?" Frank Cary asked humbly.
"This is the general trend, and it is close at hand." Gao Xian replied naturally: "we go to the R & D department to see the effects of spreadsheets, word processing, games and other programs in the new display mode, and we can immediately understand that users need these functions."
After IBM and his party moved to the R & D department and laboratory, their eyes showed a dignified look.
It is necessary to point out that the demand for word processing in this era is mainly solved through commercial products such as word processors. The most famous manufacturers include IBM, Wang'an computer company, etc.
After receiving the keyboard input, the word processor can format the English letters in case, bold and so on line by line through a small screen; When the editor is satisfied, send it to the printer for printing; If there is a large demand for document distribution, it will be handed over to the copier for processing. Although it is unknown how many times behind the well-known office software in the "old script", this is the working mode of secretaries for processing a large number of documents. Compared with the past, the work efficiency has been greatly improved.
Frank Cary, who was originally impressed by the performance of Huanyu personal computers running spreadsheet software, saw the effect of 16 Huanyu personal computers running word processing software, and suddenly began to realize that the word processor system, one of IBM's main office products, is beginning to be eliminated!
Gao Xian personally introduced hundreds of technical achievements of Huanyu computer company in display technology. Specifically, the display products support 16 colors and display up to 80 in text mode × 25 English letters, which can be used for program drawing in image mode, etc.
"When the Huanyu personal computer is placed in the family living room, it also needs to meet the needs of entertainment and early education outside the office. These display functions are the hardware foundation." Gao Xian specially introduced: "at the same time, we also have many technical achievements in audio functions."
One of Frank Cary's entourage asked: "the personal computer monitor supports color display. It should have a great demand for memory capacity, and the cost pressure can't be ignored?"
Gao Xian smiled, "the development speed of semiconductor dynamic random access memory technology is so fast that many people's thinking lags behind. I suggest that IBM might as well send someone to a book to investigate what enterprises there are busy in this field. My judgment here is that the memory configuration with a capacity of 48KB to 64KB will be the mainstream of personal computers next year."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian looked like he thought of something again. "By the way, engineers in Silicon Valley are studying the feasibility of configuring Huanyu's personal computer with a 5.25 inch hard disk. In my opinion, the problem should not be big. In no more than three years, Huanyu's personal computer can have a permanent built-in memory outside the floppy disk."
Everyone was talking lively. Little Watson suddenly interrupted: "under the detailed introduction of Sir Gao, I also think Huanyu personal computer must be the overlord in this field."
"However, in recent years, IBM has been troubled by the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice. If it now buys the overlord of the personal computer industry, isn't it a better reason for the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice?"
"Antitrust investigation?" Gao Xian laughed. "It doesn't exist!"
Before the IBM group spoke, Gao Xian pointed to an open horizontal chassis of Huanyu personal computer, "see the motherboard slots inside. These interfaces are open to all third-party manufacturers. As long as the function expansion card meets the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, it can be installed and work normally."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian picked up a box of 5.25-inch floppy disks and showed it, "in terms of software, no matter the operating system, word processing and spreadsheet software, as long as they meet the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, no matter which company encodes them, they can work normally."
Gao Xian smiled at the IBM group and added: "do you think you will really be targeted by the antitrust investigation on an open platform like Huanyu personal computer?"
IBM, including Frank Cary and little Watson, looked at each other. It seemed that Huanyu's personal computer could really block the mouth of antitrust investigation.
Finally, little Watson took the lead in breaking the silence with a smile and said: "Sir Gao's deep understanding of the computer industry has constantly refreshed my understanding! I think IBM can consider hiring Sir Gao as the next CEO."
Gao Xian also joked: "in that case, IBM will break the practice of cultivating CEOs internally."
……
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Although on the surface, Frank Cary showed dissatisfaction with Gao Xian's words that bewitched him to pursue the Watsons, he was greatly moved in his heart.
You know, since taking full charge of the huge business kingdom of IBM, Frank Cary has really been eating the old capital accumulated by little Watson. His main work is to improve the enterprise system, especially in employee assessment.
One of the reasons is that IBM has done well enough in the field of mainframe computers, and it is really difficult to make further progress; Second, antitrust, the sword of Damocles, hung overhead, and IBM had to operate conservatively. Even if the market share of computer products declined year after year, it did not dare to take a step further.
In fact, for the antitrust investigation of the US Ministry of justice, Frank Cary has made the worst plan and adjusted the business into two parts, so as to minimize the loss even if it is forcibly disassembled one day.
In this case, Frank Cary seems destined to be the fourth IBM CEO who can only hold his tail and leave no glorious legacy like the Watsons.
Now, a big flicker of high string inevitably reminds Frank carrina of his well hidden ambition.
After all, the person who can be the CEO of IBM can definitely be regarded as a big man. Who can not have a noble feeling that goes down in history?
Frank Cary was afraid that Gao Xian would see his psychological activities, which would lead to passivity in the next meeting, so he politely refused the lunch arrangement, returned to the Hilton Hotel for a rest and waited for a visit to Gao Xian industrial estate in the afternoon.
Just in the morning, little Watson, who went to the American Consulate in Xiangjiang, came back in a good mood and inquired about the results of the preliminary talks between Frank Cary and Gao Xian.
Frank Cary mused: "I found out David Gao's idea. Huanyu computer company, backed by Gao's consortium, has full strength and can play on its own; but he also hopes that Huanyu personal computer can enter the enterprise market at the fastest speed, so he is also keen to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM. Relying on IBM, the gold lettered signboard of the computer industry, he can earn both short-term and long-term benefits."
Little Watson nodded. "David Gao is in his thirties, but he has successfully built such a large consortium. He really has ideas."
Frank Cary said angrily, "but David Gao is too confident, very stubborn and still greedy. Huanyu computer is worth $4 billion, which is almost catching up with the financial budget of our R & D system 360."
"Money is not a problem!" little Watson said leisurely. "The key is whether the acquisition of Huanyu computer company can bring new strong profit points to IBM's business and make Wall Street satisfied with IBM's financial statements."
Frank carrith said: "I think that the current personal computer, like the mainframe computer 20 or 30 years ago, will rise. IBM can't miss this opportunity."
"David Gao invited me to visit the factory, R & D department and laboratory in the afternoon. After reading it, I will further discuss the value of Huanyu computer company."
Little Watson said excitedly, "then I'll follow you."
"Let's inform David Gao in advance," Frank Cary put his hand to the phone. "He said to save time on the road, go to the industrial area by helicopter."
……
As an important shareholder of Huanyu computer company, Shen Bi, the senior class of Huifeng bank, was also very concerned about the results of the meeting between Gao Xian and frank Cary, so he specially called to inquire, and finally expressed his views in a tangled tone: "Sir Gao, if you really want to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM, you should stop your appetite. I think the offer of $4 billion is too high. Are you trying to create a new world record for capital operation?"
Gao Xian laughed. His relationship with Shen Bi is by no means a close friend, that is, the situation dictates that each takes what he needs, but this does not prevent the other party from really guessing some of his thoughts sometimes.
Indeed, if we can sell Huanyu computer company to IBM at an ideal price, Gaoxian and his Gaoyi will further become famous in the capital circle.
"The real value of Huanyu computer company can really reach this number." Gao Xian insisted: "anyway, even if we don't make this business, we won't lose; but if we do, we'll make a lot of money."
For some reasons, Gao Xian is inconvenient to tell outsiders.
Take IBM for example. In terms of technology, it is great. In essence, it is a technology company that attaches great importance to financial statement data, which is also the main reason why it is favored by Wall Street.
In the era of Internet cloud computing in the "old script", IBM set a terrible record of declining operating revenue for 22 consecutive quarters. In order to make up for its shortcomings in the field of cloud computing, IBM frantically spent $34 billion, equivalent to about one quarter of its market value, and acquired red hat.
Similarly, in the "old script", IBM only spent one year to develop and issue the IBM-PC hastily. The main reason why it can become an industry standard is that its competitors are too scum.
Take Apple computer for example. Watts's second-generation Apple computer can be called a star product. It is very popular in the market and has laid a good foundation for Apple computer. Otherwise, apple computer's listing and financing will not set the best record since Ford's IPO in 1956.
In this case, as long as apple can develop a successful 16 bit personal computer and inherit the mantle of the second generation Apple computer, IBM-PC will not be so unimpeded in the market.
Unfortunately, the young and ambitious Steve Jobs screwed up three generations of Apple computers and could only watch IBM-PC's market share soar.
The key is whether we can force IBM into a corner, just like in the field of cloud computing, Amazon and Microsoft step on IBM's head, and Google and Alibaba cloud behind their hips catch up desperately.
The Huanyu personal computer, led by Gao Xian, will officially release its 16 bit products next month, which has really been ahead of IBM.
There are many twists and turns here. There's no need for outsiders like Shen Bi to know. Huifeng bank is honestly waiting for the money to be paid at that time.
Soon after the conversation with Shen Bi, Gao Xian received a call from Frank Cary. Naturally, he promised to welcome little Watson to join the team.
……
Gaoxian industrial estate is located on the reclaimed land in the east of Tai Po District in the east of the new territories. Although the infrastructure is complete and the road traffic to the area is very convenient, it is still a waste of time for big people such as Gaoxian and frank Cary. It is not as efficient as taking a helicopter.
When the helicopter was approaching Gaoxian industrial estate, Gaoxian pointed to a living area below and said, "the industrial zone has led to the prosperity of this small village and town. Zhengfu is studying to incorporate it into the construction plan of the new town, that is, the satellite city."
Little Watson smiled: "it seems that Sir Gao's consortium has had a positive impact on Xiangjiang society."
After the helicopter landed, Frank Cary and little Watson quickly followed Gao Xian down the gangway, accompanied by the welcoming personnel, and entered the office building of Xiangjiang Industrial Estate Company.
Gao Xian took a tour schedule, glanced at it, and then said with a smile, "let's start the tour."
Frank Cary and little Watson are in good spirits. They are eager to omit all unnecessary red tape.
"The factories in Xiangjiang implement the same standard as those in Silicon Valley in the United States. The main production is not limited to the display used by personal computers, but enough to meet the needs of 20000 Huanyu personal computer hosts every month."
Since the heavyweight visit plan has been arranged early, the environment of this modern chemical plant is naturally clean and orderly, and executives like Frank Cary and little Watson, who are salespeople, must pay attention to these first.
Since both of them are not from technical background, Gao Xian should, of course, use the sensory model with great skill when displaying the technical achievements.
Therefore, Gao Xian quickly led Frank Cary and little Watson to the central control room of the factory, pointed to the working display on the table and said concisely: "we produce and use our own products. This is our confidence in our products."
Frank Cary noticed that the 12 inch display on the table is different from the popular monochrome display, but works in color mode. The text, charts and other contents on the screen use different colors to highlight the key points at a glance.
"Should the display terminals of Huanyu personal computers be unified to this kind of display?" Frank Cary asked humbly.
"This is the general trend, and it is close at hand." Gao Xian replied naturally: "we go to the R & D department to see the effects of spreadsheets, word processing, games and other programs in the new display mode, and we can immediately understand that users need these functions."
After IBM and his party moved to the R & D department and laboratory, their eyes showed a dignified look.
It is necessary to point out that the demand for word processing in this era is mainly solved through commercial products such as word processors. The most famous manufacturers include IBM, Wang'an computer company, etc.
After receiving the keyboard input, the word processor can format the English letters in case, bold and so on line by line through a small screen; When the editor is satisfied, send it to the printer for printing; If there is a large demand for document distribution, it will be handed over to the copier for processing. Although it is unknown how many times behind the well-known office software in the "old script", this is the working mode of secretaries for processing a large number of documents. Compared with the past, the work efficiency has been greatly improved.
Frank Cary, who was originally impressed by the performance of Huanyu personal computers running spreadsheet software, saw the effect of 16 Huanyu personal computers running word processing software, and suddenly began to realize that the word processor system, one of IBM's main office products, is beginning to be eliminated!
Gao Xian personally introduced hundreds of technical achievements of Huanyu computer company in display technology. Specifically, the display products support 16 colors and display up to 80 in text mode × 25 English letters, which can be used for program drawing in image mode, etc.
"When the Huanyu personal computer is placed in the family living room, it also needs to meet the needs of entertainment and early education outside the office. These display functions are the hardware foundation." Gao Xian specially introduced: "at the same time, we also have many technical achievements in audio functions."
One of Frank Cary's entourage asked: "the personal computer monitor supports color display. It should have a great demand for memory capacity, and the cost pressure can't be ignored?"
Gao Xian smiled, "the development speed of semiconductor dynamic random access memory technology is so fast that many people's thinking lags behind. I suggest that IBM might as well send someone to a book to investigate what enterprises there are busy in this field. My judgment here is that the memory configuration with a capacity of 48KB to 64KB will be the mainstream of personal computers next year."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian looked like he thought of something again. "By the way, engineers in Silicon Valley are studying the feasibility of configuring Huanyu's personal computer with a 5.25 inch hard disk. In my opinion, the problem should not be big. In no more than three years, Huanyu's personal computer can have a permanent built-in memory outside the floppy disk."
Everyone was talking lively. Little Watson suddenly interrupted: "under the detailed introduction of Sir Gao, I also think Huanyu personal computer must be the overlord in this field."
"However, in recent years, IBM has been troubled by the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice. If it now buys the overlord of the personal computer industry, isn't it a better reason for the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice?"
"Antitrust investigation?" Gao Xian laughed. "It doesn't exist!"
Before the IBM group spoke, Gao Xian pointed to an open horizontal chassis of Huanyu personal computer, "see the motherboard slots inside. These interfaces are open to all third-party manufacturers. As long as the function expansion card meets the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, it can be installed and work normally."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian picked up a box of 5.25-inch floppy disks and showed it, "in terms of software, no matter the operating system, word processing and spreadsheet software, as long as they meet the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, no matter which company encodes them, they can work normally."
Gao Xian smiled at the IBM group and added: "do you think you will really be targeted by the antitrust investigation on an open platform like Huanyu personal computer?"
IBM, including Frank Cary and little Watson, looked at each other. It seemed that Huanyu's personal computer could really block the mouth of antitrust investigation.
Finally, little Watson took the lead in breaking the silence with a smile and said: "Sir Gao's deep understanding of the computer industry has constantly refreshed my understanding! I think IBM can consider hiring Sir Gao as the next CEO."
Gao Xian also joked: "in that case, IBM will break the practice of cultivating CEOs internally."
……
PS: bow to thank the book friend Xiang dongshihai for his reward and support!!
Although on the surface, Frank Cary showed dissatisfaction with Gao Xian's words that bewitched him to pursue the Watsons, he was greatly moved in his heart.You know, since taking full charge of the huge business kingdom of IBM, Frank Cary has really been eating the old capital accumulated by little Watson. His main work is to improve the enterprise system, especially in employee assessment.One of the reasons is that IBM has done well enough in the field of mainframe computers, and it is really difficult to make further progress; Second, antitrust, the sword of Damocles, hung overhead, and IBM had to operate conservatively. Even if the market share of computer products declined year after year, it did not dare to take a step further.In fact, for the antitrust investigation of the US Ministry of justice, Frank Cary has made the worst plan and adjusted the business into two parts, so as to minimize the loss even if it is forcibly disassembled one day.In this case, Frank Cary seems destined to be the fourth IBM CEO who can only hold his tail and leave no glorious legacy like the Watsons.Now, a big flicker of high string inevitably reminds Frank carrina of his well hidden ambition.After all, the person who can be the CEO of IBM can definitely be regarded as a big man. Who can not have a noble feeling that goes down in history?Frank Cary was afraid that Gao Xian would see his psychological activities, which would lead to passivity in the next meeting, so he politely refused the lunch arrangement, returned to the Hilton Hotel for a rest and waited for a visit to Gao Xian industrial estate in the afternoon.Just in the morning, little Watson, who went to the American Consulate in Xiangjiang, came back in a good mood and inquired about the results of the preliminary talks between Frank Cary and Gao Xian.Frank Cary mused: "I found out David Gao's idea. Huanyu computer company, backed by Gao's consortium, has full strength and can play on its own; but he also hopes that Huanyu personal computer can enter the enterprise market at the fastest speed, so he is also keen to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM. Relying on IBM, the gold lettered signboard of the computer industry, he can earn both short-term and long-term benefits."Little Watson nodded. "David Gao is in his thirties, but he has successfully built such a large consortium. He really has ideas."Frank Cary said angrily, "but David Gao is too confident, very stubborn and still greedy. Huanyu computer is worth $4 billion, which is almost catching up with the financial budget of our R & D system 360.""Money is not a problem!" little Watson said leisurely. "The key is whether the acquisition of Huanyu computer company can bring new strong profit points to IBM's business and make Wall Street satisfied with IBM's financial statements."Frank carrith said: "I think that the current personal computer, like the mainframe computer 20 or 30 years ago, will rise. IBM can't miss this opportunity.""David Gao invited me to visit the factory, R & D department and laboratory in the afternoon. After reading it, I will further discuss the value of Huanyu computer company."Little Watson said excitedly, "then I'll follow you.""Let's inform David Gao in advance," Frank Cary put his hand to the phone. "He said to save time on the road, go to the industrial area by helicopter."As an important shareholder of Huanyu computer company, Shen Bi, the senior class of Huifeng bank, was also very concerned about the results of the meeting between Gao Xian and frank Cary, so he specially called to inquire, and finally expressed his views in a tangled tone: "Sir Gao, if you really want to sell Huanyu computer company to IBM, you should stop your appetite. I think the offer of $4 billion is too high. Are you trying to create a new world record for capital operation?"Gao Xian laughed. His relationship with Shen Bi is by no means a close friend, that is, the situation dictates that each takes what he needs, but this does not prevent the other party from really guessing some of his thoughts sometimes.Indeed, if we can sell Huanyu computer company to IBM at an ideal price, Gaoxian and his Gaoyi will further become famous in the capital circle."The real value of Huanyu computer company can really reach this number." Gao Xian insisted: "anyway, even if we don't make this business, we won't lose; but if we do, we'll make a lot of money."For some reasons, Gao Xian is inconvenient to tell outsiders.Take IBM for example. In terms of technology, it is great. In essence, it is a technology company that attaches great importance to financial statement data, which is also the main reason why it is favored by Wall Street.In the era of Internet cloud computing in the "old script", IBM set a terrible record of declining operating revenue for 22 consecutive quarters. In order to make up for its shortcomings in the field of cloud computing, IBM frantically spent $34 billion, equivalent to about one quarter of its market value, and acquired red hat.Similarly, in the "old script", IBM only spent one year to develop and issue the IBM-PC hastily. The main reason why it can become an industry standard is that its competitors are too scum.Take Apple computer for example. Watts's second-generation Apple computer can be called a star product. It is very popular in the market and has laid a good foundation for Apple computer. Otherwise, apple computer's listing and financing will not set the best record since Ford's IPO in 1956.In this case, as long as apple can develop a successful 16 bit personal computer and inherit the mantle of the second generation Apple computer, IBM-PC will not be so unimpeded in the market.Unfortunately, the young and ambitious Steve Jobs screwed up three generations of Apple computers and could only watch IBM-PC's market share soar.The key is whether we can force IBM into a corner, just like in the field of cloud computing, Amazon and Microsoft step on IBM's head, and Google and Alibaba cloud behind their hips catch up desperately.The Huanyu personal computer, led by Gao Xian, will officially release its 16 bit products next month, which has really been ahead of IBM.There are many twists and turns here. There's no need for outsiders like Shen Bi to know. Huifeng bank is honestly waiting for the money to be paid at that time.Soon after the conversation with Shen Bi, Gao Xian received a call from Frank Cary. Naturally, he promised to welcome little Watson to join the team.Gaoxian industrial estate is located on the reclaimed land in the east of Tai Po District in the east of the new territories. Although the infrastructure is complete and the road traffic to the area is very convenient, it is still a waste of time for big people such as Gaoxian and frank Cary. It is not as efficient as taking a helicopter.When the helicopter was approaching Gaoxian industrial estate, Gaoxian pointed to a living area below and said, "the industrial zone has led to the prosperity of this small village and town. Zhengfu is studying to incorporate it into the construction plan of the new town, that is, the satellite city."Little Watson smiled: "it seems that Sir Gao's consortium has had a positive impact on Xiangjiang society."After the helicopter landed, Frank Cary and little Watson quickly followed Gao Xian down the gangway, accompanied by the welcoming personnel, and entered the office building of Xiangjiang Industrial Estate Company.Gao Xian took a tour schedule, glanced at it, and then said with a smile, "let's start the tour."Frank Cary and little Watson are in good spirits. They are eager to omit all unnecessary red tape."The factories in Xiangjiang implement the same standard as those in Silicon Valley in the United States. The main production is not limited to the display used by personal computers, but enough to meet the needs of 20000 Huanyu personal computer hosts every month."Since the heavyweight visit plan has been arranged early, the environment of this modern chemical plant is naturally clean and orderly, and executives like Frank Cary and little Watson, who are salespeople, must pay attention to these first.Since both of them are not from technical background, Gao Xian should, of course, use the sensory model with great skill when displaying the technical achievements.Therefore, Gao Xian quickly led Frank Cary and little Watson to the central control room of the factory, pointed to the working display on the table and said concisely: "we produce and use our own products. This is our confidence in our products."Frank Cary noticed that the 12 inch display on the table is different from the popular monochrome display, but works in color mode. The text, charts and other contents on the screen use different colors to highlight the key points at a glance."Should the display terminals of Huanyu personal computers be unified to this kind of display?" Frank Cary asked humbly."This is the general trend, and it is close at hand." Gao Xian replied naturally: "we go to the R & D department to see the effects of spreadsheets, word processing, games and other programs in the new display mode, and we can immediately understand that users need these functions."After IBM and his party moved to the R & D department and laboratory, their eyes showed a dignified look.It is necessary to point out that the demand for word processing in this era is mainly solved through commercial products such as word processors. The most famous manufacturers include IBM, Wang'an computer company, etc.After receiving the keyboard input, the word processor can format the English letters in case, bold and so on line by line through a small screen; When the editor is satisfied, send it to the printer for printing; If there is a large demand for document distribution, it will be handed over to the copier for processing. Although it is unknown how many times behind the well-known office software in the "old script", this is the working mode of secretaries for processing a large number of documents. Compared with the past, the work efficiency has been greatly improved.Frank Cary, who was originally impressed by the performance of Huanyu personal computers running spreadsheet software, saw the effect of 16 Huanyu personal computers running word processing software, and suddenly began to realize that the word processor system, one of IBM's main office products, is beginning to be eliminated!Gao Xian personally introduced hundreds of technical achievements of Huanyu computer company in display technology. Specifically, the display products support 16 colors and display up to 80 in text mode 25 English letters, which can be used for program drawing in image mode, etc."When the Huanyu personal computer is placed in the family living room, it also needs to meet the needs of entertainment and early education outside the office. These display functions are the hardware foundation." Gao Xian specially introduced: "at the same time, we also have many technical achievements in audio functions."One of Frank Cary's entourage asked: "the personal computer monitor supports color display. It should have a great demand for memory capacity, and the cost pressure can't be ignored?"Gao Xian smiled, "the development speed of semiconductor dynamic random access memory technology is so fast that many people's thinking lags behind. I suggest that IBM might as well send someone to a book to investigate what enterprises there are busy in this field. My judgment here is that the memory configuration with a capacity of 48KB to 64KB will be the mainstream of personal computers next year."Speaking of this, Gao Xian looked like he thought of something again. "By the way, engineers in Silicon Valley are studying the feasibility of configuring Huanyu's personal computer with a 5.25 inch hard disk. In my opinion, the problem should not be big. In no more than three years, Huanyu's personal computer can have a permanent built-in memory outside the floppy disk."Everyone was talking lively. Little Watson suddenly interrupted: "under the detailed introduction of Sir Gao, I also think Huanyu personal computer must be the overlord in this field.""However, in recent years, IBM has been troubled by the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice. If it now buys the overlord of the personal computer industry, isn't it a better reason for the antitrust investigation of the Ministry of justice?""Antitrust investigation?" Gao Xian laughed. "It doesn't exist!"Before the IBM group spoke, Gao Xian pointed to an open horizontal chassis of Huanyu personal computer, "see the motherboard slots inside. These interfaces are open to all third-party manufacturers. As long as the function expansion card meets the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, it can be installed and work normally."Speaking of this, Gao Xian picked up a box of 5.25-inch floppy disks and showed it, "in terms of software, no matter the operating system, word processing and spreadsheet software, as long as they meet the technical specifications of Huanyu personal computer, no matter which company encodes them, they can work normally."Gao Xian smiled at the IBM group and added: "do you think you will really be targeted by the antitrust investigation on an open platform like Huanyu personal computer?"IBM, including Frank Cary and little Watson, looked at each other. It seemed that Huanyu's personal computer could really block the mouth of antitrust investigation.Finally, little Watson took the lead in breaking the silence with a smile and said: "Sir Gao's deep understanding of the computer industry has constantly refreshed my understanding! I think IBM can consider hiring Sir Gao as the next CEO."Gao Xian also joked: "in that case, IBM will break the practice of cultivating CEOs internally."PS: bow to thank the book friend Xiang dongshihai for his reward and support!!
