Super Tycoon

After staying with Vivian for three days, the two separated. Vivienne went to see the construction of the new store of VV Clothing, and was also preparing to accept an exclusive interview with a media.

Zhang Yang did not leave, because an important guest would come to visit him today.

Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft at this time, was also one of the founders, but he had the weakest sense of presence before, and he gradually took over after Paul Allen left.

This time he is representing Microsoft and wants to talk to Zhang Yang about cooperation. Even if Zhang Yang refuses to become a director of Microsoft, he can still carry out business cooperation.

In the morning, I flew over from Seattle by plane. After arriving in Los Angeles, I changed to a car and drove all the way to the hotel.

Mr. Zhang, hello, we finally meet. Ballmer enthusiastically stretched out his right hand.

Hello, Mr. Ballmer, you can just call me Zhang. What would you like to drink, coffee or black tea?

I still prefer the taste of coffee.

Zhang Yang beckoned, someone brought a cup of coffee, walked out of the suite, and closed the door behind him.

Ballmer, you said that you have something important to discuss with me. If you invite me to join Microsoft, then forget it. I have no interest now.

Even Zhang Yang is not interested in investing in Microsoft. Although investing in Microsoft can definitely make money, the rate of return is not high. And if he wants to invest in Microsoft, he can't get much equity. Microsoft's market value is too high.

It is more cost-effective to invest in many technology companies that can become popular in the future, with higher returns and a sense of accomplishment.

Zhang, it's a pity that you say that. I really want to work with you. But maybe it's not impossible. What do you think of the cooperation between Microsoft and Amazon?

Zhang Yang narrowed his eyes: Amazon, it would be more appropriate to find Bezos. I am just a non-executive director and consultant.

The cooperation between Microsoft and Amazon seems to have started in the previous life when the smart voice assistant audio and video was finally made. The two companies have been in a competitive relationship before, especially the virtual cloud service.

Why, you are not optimistic about our cooperation? Why are you just a non-executive director and consultant, who doesn't know that you are also the second largest individual shareholder of Amazon? And also signed an anti-dilution clause.

I really don't know about these things. It's up to Bezos to decide whether to cooperate or not. Amazon's investment,

Just a whim, I'm not good at selling online.

And I've never heard of such services from Microsoft. Is Microsoft going to enter the retail industry? Zhang Yang asked intentionally.

Okay, let's talk to Bezos about this matter. Ballmer didn't explain much. Zhang Yang didn't want to get involved, why did he say so much?

Zhang, have you ever thought about letting Microsoft cooperate with Zhiduoxing? For example, in terms of game console systems and mobile phone systems, we can even help you develop learning machine systems, translation machine systems, etc. In this regard, we are definitely the most professional .”

Zhang Yang leaned back, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea: You mean, our Zhiduoxing system is not good enough?

It's not that it's not good enough, but it's still far from perfect, and we Microsoft can help you complete it. In terms of the operating system of game consoles, Sega Bandai Neptune, which we hold, must be very familiar to you. Many algorithms in it, It’s undeniable that the running speed has been improved, right?”

In terms of smartphones, Lianxiang in your country uses our system. Dopod in Taiwan also uses our system. Motorola is obviously a shareholder of Saipan, but it still launched a smartphone with our system. , selling well.”

If the two of us can cooperate, it will be easy to suppress Symbian and BlackBerry.

Zhang Yang looked very puzzled: But our mobile phone alliance seems to have sent an invitation to Microsoft, but you didn't send anyone to participate. Are you planning to join now?

The smile on Ballmer's face froze: It's not about joining you, but we are cooperating to merge the operating systems, select the advantages of the two parties, and launch a new smartphone operating system.

Consolidation? I don't see a reason why we need to consolidate. We already have the support of fifty hardware vendors, how many do you have?

The sales of our smartphones are rising steadily. Although we have only launched two models so far, we have a good reputation and it is not a problem to make money back.

And I don't think there are any shortcomings in our system. Even if there is now, it will be made up for soon. We will launch version 11 soon.

The mobile phone is not c, the memory is not that big, and the hardware performance is not that good. Microsoft's system has considered too much, and many ideas can't be expressed at all. I don't think it is necessary for us to merge.

In the previous life, Microsoft's mobile phone operating system has always insisted on development, but it has never been popular, and its reputation is not as good as that of Blackberry and Symbian.

Even if he wanted the other party's technology, Zhang Yang chose to swallow the other party instead of merging.

Zhang, the hardware performance of mobile phones is also constantly improving. The semiconductor technology has reached 45n. You know this better than me. When the performance continues to improve, many of our Microsoft's novel designs will be eye-catching. Bright.

And our cooperation is not only possible on mobile phones, but also on game consoles. We can conduct more technical exchanges and completely defeat Souni and Nintendo in the future. Can't we divide this market?

Zhang Yang looked at Ballmer quietly: Do you think I'm a liar because I'm young? Do you think the scene you described is realistic? I cooperate with those two companies, and I'm more sure that Sega Bandai will fall into a loss.

Because Sega Bandai is not as good as Sunny in terms of hardware performance, and there is no somatosensory game in the game, it is the easiest to deal with if you can't get up or down.

Ballmer, if you are talking about game cooperation, then don't talk about mobile phones. If you are talking about mobile phones, then don't talk about games. Full cooperation is temporarily impossible.

Zhang Yang even felt that Microsoft was not worth cooperating with at all. In his previous life, except for the C operating system and office software, Microsoft did not have many other successful investments, and its innovation ability was not as good as those small companies.

Moreover, Microsoft always likes to be the boss, which Zhang Yang doesn't like. Zhi Duoxing Group, he will not give others a chance to get involved.

Zhang, what if the smartphone operating system lets you decide after the cooperation?

Zhang Yang's hand holding the teacup stopped: Microsoft is willing to focus on our Zhiduoxing?

No, you are in charge, but the source code of the system is mainly ours. We did it earlier and have higher security. After the merger, we each hold 50% of the shares.

Zhang Yang pondered for a while, then shook his head: I can concede the equity of some companies, but not others. This involves the core business of Zhiduoxing Group, and I cannot make concessions. Zhiduoxing Group must control at least 60% of the equity. If Microsoft can’t agree, there’s no need to talk about it.”

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