Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Eric Schmidt replied frankly: In retrospect, Sun Microsystems has chosen the wrong direction in terms of strategy, leadership, management, culture, etc.

The richest man asked with great interest: Then how to say it specifically?

Eric Schmidt counted slowly: In terms of strategy, Sun Microsystems' main business direction has always been on hardware. Even if it develops software products such as operating systems and programming languages ​​java, it is also for hardware products. As a result, the actual competitors are not Zheru Software, but IBM, Fangyuan and other manufacturers. As a result, the so-called 'noise' alliance itself has many internal contradictions.

In terms of leadership, Sun Microsystems lacks truly visionary leaders.

Originally, in addition to the platform of Fangyuan and Zheru, Sun Microsystems' risc microprocessor sparc, operating system, programming language java and other achievements are all precious resources enough to support a world.

It's a pity that Sun Microsystems failed to really use these good cards to unite, win over, and support its peers. Instead, it competed fiercely with them, especially with IBM on the Unix platform.

In contrast, over the past ten years, Tang has supported many partners, including many Fangyuan computer compatible machine manufacturers and third-party developers of Zheru software platform, forming an industrial ecosystem that is truly hard for users to part with.

In terms of management, Sun Microsystems has the common problem of Silicon Valley technology companies. When the workshop is large-scale, it is full of vitality; after it becomes large-scale, the free and undisciplined atmosphere has become a cancer of the enterprise. on a par.

In other words, even though Sun Microsystems has chosen the right direction strategically, it does not have enough execution power to truly realize it.

In terms of culture, there is an embarrassing phenomenon within Sun Microsystems, that is, despite the management shouting all day long to defeat Zheru Software, many employees are proud to be able to join Zheru Software.

It can be said that Zheru Software has done it by taking the elites under its command and leaving the mediocre ones to the opponents.

Tang Huan interrupted and joked: Schmidt, are you included among the elites of Sun Microsystems who are proud to join Zheru Software?

Eric Schmidt said with sweat on his forehead: This... I have been away from Sun Microsystems for almost two years.

The richest man laughed loudly, waved his hands and said, Please continue the topic just now.

Eric Schmidt concluded hastily: Starting from my own experience, the analysis I made is roughly these.

Tang Huan nodded slightly, and asked instead: Can you tell me about your current situation in Wangwei?

Now I am mainly helping Netwei's product line, from the private network protocol ipx to the public protocol tcp/ip. Eric Schmidt replied concisely: Netway's network operation The system has been quite popular in the past period of time, but tcp/ip has become the standard protocol of the massive Internet, and ipx has only a negligible space for LAN application. The product transformation of Netpower is still a bit slow.”

Then what do you think of cloud computing services? Mr. Richest Man finally turned to the topic.

Eric Schmidt pondered and replied cautiously: I think that the 'software as a service' viewpoint that Tang put forward at the Zheru Spring Developers Conference not long ago points out the future development direction of the industry, and cloud computing services It is the specific implementation plan that embodies this rule change.

According to my observations, over the past few years, although under the influence of Moore's Law, the performance of computer hardware has been continuously improved, and the software functions have become increasingly rich, but the IT expenditure burden of enterprises has not decreased but increased.

This 'IT expenditure burden' does not only refer to procurement costs, but more importantly, the application scale of enterprise computer information systems is increasing.

The resulting IT management and maintenance costs have been greatly increased.

This phenomenon can be seen from the system administrators hired by enterprises.

For example, the content involved in the philosophy and Confucianism certification system ten years ago and now is not the same; but if you want to get a philosophy and Confucianism certification system that is full of gold, and even directly equivalent to a high-paying job, candidates It is even more difficult to calculate the increase in cost.”

Increases in costs like these will eventually be added to the companies that are hired.

In contrast, centralized cloud computing services will significantly reduce this burden.

If we look at cloud computing services from the point of view of ordinary individual users, it can be realized that everyone, no matter where they are, using any device, after logging in to their account, the data, experience, etc. are completely consistent.

I believe that what cloud computing services represent is absolutely revolutionary, but that's all I can think of right now.

Tang Huan, who was very satisfied, clapped his hands and said with a smile: Why do I favor technical executives in the IT circle, rather than those from sales, accounting and other fields? The main reason is that the concept of cloud computing services requires a certain level of knowledge. , in order to grasp; if I don’t grasp the concept of cloud computing services, how can I rest assured that I will let him be in charge of Zheru Cloud Computing Service Company?”

Eric Schmidt, who heard the subtext in Mr. Richest Man's words, couldn't help being ecstatic.

Because Netwei put the hope of solving the company's current difficulties on the capital operation of the acquisition, Eric Schmidt did not go well there, so he accepted the headhunting application arrangement.

However, Eric Schmidt could foresee that there would be absolutely no shortage of applicants for Zheru Software, and the competition would inevitably be cruel.

Therefore, Eric Schmidt just had the idea of ​​giving it a try, but he didn't expect to be really lucky now.

The facts were exactly as Eric Schmidt wished, and finally Tang Huan said: Eric, you are by far the most satisfactory candidate for the CEO of Zheru Cloud Computing Service Company. If possible, I will I hope you can handle the matter at hand as quickly as possible, and come and take your place.

No problem. Eric Schmidt said calmly: The product network protocol transformation of Wangwei has been completed, and Wangwei is preparing to acquire a consulting company to provide a proportion of the company's business services. , my position there became dispensable.

Then try to meet with Zheru Software CEO Brad Swahlberg tomorrow, and talk about specific issues including salary, competition, etc. The richest man stood up and talked with the other party. He shook hands and congratulated a few more words.

Although Eric Schmidt is the same age as Tang Huan, and has worked hard in the workplace for many years, his qualifications are not insignificant, but when he heard that the richest man himself said that he was selected, he still couldn't help being excited and lost his composure. When Sun Microsystems came to Netwei, there was no problem of non-competition; now from Netwei to Zhiru cloud computing service company, there should be no such troubles. After all, cloud computing services are a brand new field.”

Even if there are troubles, it doesn't matter, you are the one I personally picked. Tang Huanyu patted Eric Schmidt's shoulder earnestly, and said: Be prepared to appear on stage, when the time comes, I will Introduce you to the media yourself.

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Just as everyone was clamoring wildly for the upsurge of technology stocks with rising temperature, new gossip appeared.

Wangwei, which has lost its glory, suddenly voiced outrage: It’s too outrageous, it’s too bullying, Zheru Software actually poached us, came to grab our president and CEO blatantly, and let Don't let people live!

There is still such a thing? The media suddenly felt as if they had been beaten with chicken blood, and they got into action after hearing the news.

Some novices asked around in a panic: wait a minute... where is this Wangwei company? California, Texas, or North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York?

Fortunately, although impatient, someone still pointed out: You are a rookie at first glance, you don’t know such a famous company more than ten years ago? In Provo, south of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The rookie quickly accepted the identity given by the veteran: yes... yes... more than ten years ago, I was still helping the family with the milk on the farm, and I had never heard of the name Wangwei.

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Ever since, a large group of people gathered at the company headquarters of Wangwei to take a peek.

The person in charge temporarily selected by Wangwei Company sadly introduced: Eric Schmidt, the president and CEO, has been picked up by Zheru Software. So what... Everyone can't make a trip in vain, why not take a look at the latest products of Netway that fully support the tcp/ip network protocol.

asshole! Damn big fool!

The reporters who hunted geese all day long but were blinded by geese pecked at them suddenly became angry and asked angrily, Honestly tell me, how much settlement fee did Zheru Software give you?

Facing countless pairs of fire-breathing eyes that wanted to eat him alive, the defeated man muttered weakly: Not much, only a few hundred thousand dollars...

Cut...too many, people won't give you such beggars!

The reporters, who were not interested, immediately dispersed.

Wait a minute, our new product is very good, please take a look and help us spread the word... Then what, we can cover food or accommodation... Wait, the chartered travel expenses are also negotiable...

Netwei tried its best to keep it, but the reporters still scattered like birds and beasts.

I don't have time to waste expressions on you, we still have to rush the manuscript!

A few days later, the media broke out breaking news.

Tang has already selected a CEO for Zheru Cloud Computing Services Company, and this executive with high hopes is Eric Schmidt, the former president and CEO of Netpower.

It is reported that Zheru Software paid tens of millions of dollars in compensation in order to reach a settlement with Wangwei.

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My Cao, where can I get this tens of millions of dollars?

After seeing the relevant reports, Wangwei complained without tears.

However, Wang Wei was unable to defend himself.

Gein, this is the environment. The wave of the Internet, the heat wave of technology stocks,. com bubble, almost everyone went crazy for it.

In the end, in order to gain a sense of presence, Netwei had no choice but to issue an official announcement: Dr. Schmidt achieved outstanding results during his tenure as the president and CEO of Netwei. We wish him the same success in his new field.

Not to mention, some media really liked Wang Wei's human touch.

But what made Wang Wei furious was that he managed to gain exposure, and in less than two days, he was robbed of the limelight by Sun Microsystems.

The ex-employer of Eric Schmidt justly issued a statement: Eric Schmidt switched to Zheru Software, which violated the non-competition agreement. In order to protect its own rights and interests, Sun Microsystems will take legal action.

Seeing this scene, the media were shocked: Oh, this is the breaking news we want.

You know, before, not to mention the grievances between the noise alliance and Zheru Software Company, Sun Microsystems alone had a quarrel with Zheru Software Company over the right and wrong of java.

These two people are the real friends of Huanxi, and they are worthy of our special mention. As for Wangwei, you should always stand aside.

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In the midst of such turmoil, Zheru Cloud Computing Service Company invited various media and held a press conference to announce the arrival of the CEO.

Compared with Netwei's sad reminder that they couldn't keep the reporters with food, lodging, and round trips, all the media sent people to Cupertino almost a day in advance, for fear that they would be one step too late and not be able to grab the slot.

At the press conference, Mr. Richest and Brad Swahlberg, CEO of Zheru Software, sat next to Eric Schmidt on one left and one on the right.

Tang Huan personally announced that Eric Schmidt was officially appointed as the CEO of Zheru Cloud Computing Services, and the Internet era of cloud services has begun!

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, The unreasonable thing about the com bubble is that as soon as a seemingly reliable concept emerges, it is like pouring a bucket of oil on a raging fire, which will burn more violently.

On May 3, 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had reached 10,000 points just over a month ago, broke through the 11,000-point mark with great momentum.

That's how domineering!

And Tang Huan's series of concepts such as software as a service, cloud computing service and data center have undoubtedly become the most powerful booster.

The media reporters were happily planning to go to Alaska with the richest man to witness with their own eyes whether the largest state in the United States with a population of less than one million can really build a data center, but Tang Huan suddenly changed his itinerary and went to Xiangjiang. All pigeons.

Twenty-three years ago, Mr. Zhuang Yinuo, who overcame many difficulties and brought Tang Huan from the mainland to Xiangjiang and then to the United States, was critically ill.

When Tang Huan rushed to Xiangjiang Sanatorium and Hospital, Zhuang Yinuo was already dying.

When he saw Tang Huan standing in front of the hospital bed, the old man regained his spirits, pulled Tang Huan with tears in his eyes, and said openly: Seventy-three, eighty-four, the king of Hades doesn't ask me to go. It's nothing, people can't avoid it. It's about this.

What's more, I didn't live in vain in my life, because I did one thing I'm most proud of, which is to bring you out; and you, let the whole world bow at its feet.