Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 982 Wisdom (4K)

Alliance or confrontation, this is the question placed in front of many manufacturers in March 2009.

Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and HTC, these three are moving very fast under the drive of Google.

Rao is Microsoft. When it received protests from three mobile phone manufacturers equipped with WM system, the top management was also alarmed.

Although Nokia's intention to cooperate makes Microsoft very happy, but there are only four major manufacturers of WM system in the world today, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, and HTC, three of them popped up...

Moreover, it is too coincidental that they all expressed their concerns about the Yike patent incident in just one day.

On March 3, Microsoft CEO Ballmer flew to New York in person to meet WM's mobile phone manufacturers.

Just before he came, thanks to the small report of the head of LG Electronics, Nam Yong, he basically knew what was going on, knew that there were factors behind Google and Yike, and also knew that there were some common interest considerations.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Stringer, Lee Jae-yong, and Wang Xuehong were already seated in the conference room.

Five minutes later, they accidentally saw Nam walking in first, followed by Ballmer.

He planned to make separate phone calls to Nokia and Yike at night, not only assuring Nokia to pursue Yike's infringement, but also expressing to Yike that he would negotiate to resolve the patent authorization of the Android system.

All three have expressed their views, and it is indeed the key point that Microsoft is not easy to solve.

"Mr. Yu, what do you think of this 'patience'?"

But what it values ​​is the development of the WM mobile phone operating system. It needs to take into account the manufacturer's response, as well as the small Jiujiu against Nokia, a declining giant.

Nam Yong agreed without hesitation: "Of course it is Microsoft's system."

Fang Zhuo made two preparations, one is that Xiangjiang Huanyu respects the laws of capital, and the other is that it really firmly supports Yike as Director Liang said, so it needs to invite people to New York for entertainment.

Wang Xuehong heard this "try my best" and said: "No matter what, we need the key patent authorization of Yike. This is an important reason why we are sitting here today."

Fang Zhuo liked Mr. Yu's description of "raising the bandits for self-respect".

In the middle of the night, Fang Zhuo also called Yu Hong after answering the call from the CEO of Microsoft to update him on the latest progress.

"Mr. Yu, everyone is good at different things." Fang Zhuo said, "If you let me do your job, the American market may not be able to develop today. Similarly, if you take my position and Shi Mi Especially if they compete, they may also fall into a disadvantage."

Ballmer glanced at the old guy and smiled: "Microsoft is always willing to maintain a cooperative relationship with you, and understands that you are launching new system models based on market considerations. The global mobile phone market is huge, and WM and Android can coexist. .”

"The better the market is doing, the more pressure we have and the more support we have."

Yu Hong suddenly sighed.

Li Zairong showed no expression, Wang Xuehong's expression moved slightly, and Stringer felt that something was wrong.

"Yes." Fang Zhuo gave a definite message, and said frankly, "Brother Wang, Bingxin is very good from an investment point of view, but, let me tell the truth, it has additional risks."

Yu Hong thought for a while, and said: "The Android camp is showing its influence on manufacturers, and it has given Microsoft a chance to support itself. Since you have to be patient, let's talk slowly. Microsoft will take time to see the future between us and Nokia. Variety."

"Microsoft is definitely a reasonable patent licensing fee for partners, which is also different from Yike."

Lee Jae-yong spoke out on this occasion: "Eco owns a number of important patents for touch screens. How many of Microsoft's 310 items can be bypassed? Even Nokia is also troubled by this, or can Microsoft Do you work with Apple?"

Ballmer said something like this.

"This time, I also feel a lot of pressure. After all, I am facing Microsoft and Nokia."

He went on to talk about the problems of the Android system since its inception, emphasizing that it is not Microsoft that makes a lot of trouble.

"Since the obstacles have been cleared for the time being, in order to express my gratitude to Lee Jae-yong, I will try my best to show my talents like his father." Fang Zhuo said sincerely.

This operation was extremely unexpected.

However, although Nam Yong, who was kicked out by Mr. Fang earlier, appeared at the meeting with Microsoft, Ballmer's attitude on behalf of Microsoft was surprisingly gentle.

"Well, that's good. Yike's fundamentals are pretty good. There may be problems, but I'm still confident." Fang Zhuo said.

"Okay, we can do targeted optimization after researching now." Yu Hong agreed with a single click.

The three mobile phone operating systems Symbian, WM, and RIM were the top three before the emergence of iOS and Android. In particular, RIM of BlackBerry was quite special. Although it was also affected, the decline was the least.

Seeing that everyone's position has not changed, Ballmer said calmly: "With regard to patent infringement, Microsoft will communicate with Yike. I believe this matter can be resolved smoothly, but it will take time. I hope this paragraph Time will not affect everyone's development."

Ballmer was a little surprised that Stringer appeared here on behalf of Sony Ericsson. He looked at the British jazz and said gently: "I want to solve the matter smoothly and without disturbance. Doubtful principle, we all need time."

……

The momentum of Microsoft with hundreds of patents is really amazing.

After some pleasantries, Ballmer talked about Android's patent issues and disclosed detailed figures.

A patent dispute involving Nokia, Eke, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson, and LG will eventually make way for two players who are really popular.

There is no rush, now is the stage of Nokia and Yike, ITC has changed judges, and the result is less than 2 months away.

There is not much time left for Yi Ke.

This time, the influence of major manufacturers has appeared in turn, such as Microsoft Ballmer, Google Schmidt, Apple Jobs, Nokia Kamperik... HTC is still a small player, and apart from the movement of manufacturers, Wall Street's mighty big short John John Paulson leveraged Yike's stock price with just one sentence.

There will be an interview between Schmidt and Ballmer tomorrow morning. Although there may not be any new situation, we will analyze it after it comes out.

Wang Xuehong from HTC was deep in thought. Microsoft's communication attitude was very good, which was quite unexpected, and its goal was also very precise, which was to target Yike.

Microsoft raises its own self-esteem and stands on the sidelines. Now it must respect the time given by the giants.

"I'm also confident." Wang Fengyi pondered for a few seconds and asked, "Mr. Fang, Shenxin may have a new income in the near future. I heard that Bingxin has a financing trend recently. What do you think of me investing part of it in Bingxin?" Sample?"

Wang Fengyi laughed twice, and asked a question: "Mr. Fang, do you know what the biggest difference between me and Xiong Xiaoge is?"

Wang Fengyi asked bluntly: "Mr. Fang, just tell me if Bingxin has any plans to go public, even if it's not in the near future."

Li Zaiyong nodded: "Sir is right."

Stringer said sincerely: "WM."

Fang Zhuo would like to hear the details.

When the CEO of Microsoft made such a statement, all four felt a hint.

Ballmer did not answer immediately, and said after a few seconds: "Microsoft will try to reach a cooperation with Apple."

HTC joined the Pro League with great difficulty, and she doesn't want to see the alliance collapse.

Fang Zhuo continued: "This time, I still thank Samsung Lee Jae-yong and the others."

This time, by selling Yike shares, Shenxin Kechuang realized the proceeds.

Yu Hong still has a certain influence with Yike America.

Looking at these four people, Ballmer felt that sincerity was hard to change.

It's time to bring the Gasoline back to New York.

Similarly, the time left for Nokia will not exceed half a year.

There was a smile in Fang Zhuo's voice: "It should be, oh yes, Mr. Yu, we will focus on improving the business ecology of our products in the US market in June this year. While everyone's attention is on Symbian, WM, and Android, We're trying to eat into the business market of BlackBerry RIM."

"It may not matter if you want to drink soup, but if you want to eat meat and want to eat meat, these will inevitably be in front of you."

"Three manufacturers have already had a round of talks with Ballmer. Oh, and there is another LG. This is basically Microsoft's current basic disk on the mobile phone system."

However, with these names resounding all over the world and related changes in front of her eyes, she really felt tricky and powerless.

Yu Hong said sincerely on the phone: "How else can Fang always talk."

And, compared to Microsoft's WM system, HTC is indeed more optimistic and has more expectations for the Android system, which is an important internal shift.

"The reason for launching the rights protection action against Yike this time is also because it is one of the founders of the Android company. We believe that Yike must pay the price for this. This is where Yike is different from everyone else."

"It's not that I don't have confidence in you, it's just that I feel powerless in this patent dispute." Yu Hong said sincerely.

"Market performance is like a knife. The sharper your knife is, the more confident I will be in wielding it against my competitors."

Microsoft's relationship with Apple has not been rosy.

Nam Yong smiled at the three of them.

Then it's time to look at the weathervane of the mainland.

"Tomorrow, Ballmer will have another round of talks with Schmidt."

Among those present are Nam Yong of LG Electronics, who makes small reports, Sony Ericsson, a partner of Microsoft, and Samsung and HTC, which take care of both systems.

"Hello, Brother Wang."

Fang Zhuo believes that there is room for expansion in this area, and he can try to start with the business ecology first, which is a direction that Samsung has not paid attention to for the time being.

It's just that he never expected that Brother Wang would consider investing part of the realized money in Bingxin.

"It's not that Microsoft wants to target companies with Android systems, but that Google, Yike, and Android have ignored Microsoft's legitimate rights and interests."

Fang Zhuo quietly sorted out the recent situation in the early morning. No news about Microsoft has been leaked for the time being, and Nokia does not seem to mention the intention of cooperation between the two parties immediately.

Such a duel and the firm attitude of both sides... If Nokia really can't keep up with this year's development, Microsoft can have a deeper cooperation with this mobile phone giant.

"Let's see what happens."

"In the call he made to me, he clearly believed that Yike's infringement could be resolved through negotiation, and I hope that both parties will be patient."

At noon the next day, Fang Zhuo had just finished chatting online with the heads of the three major markets about the new goals and public opinion actions for this year. Secretary Liu Zonghong came over with a new mobile phone, which was entered by Wang Fengyi from Shenxin Kechuang.

Stringer asked directly: "How does Microsoft plan to communicate with Yike? What is the direction of this matter?"

Fang Zhuo naturally knew the benefits that Brother Wang said. Although he, the "No. [-] investor in China", was also a joke, but the two operations of investing in Yike and Penguin made the industry envious.

Fang Zhuo still had a lot of things to say in his mind, but he felt that he needed to let President Yu digest the information at this time, so he set a meeting for tomorrow afternoon and planned to talk about it at that time.

He laughed: "Microsoft may have more interest in Nokia. Now anyway, after mixing multiple factors, the chaotic situation has become clear again."

Ballmer was not disappointed.

As the meeting drew to a close, Ballmer asked his last question: "Which one do you think is more promising, Android or WM?"

The atmosphere in the senior business meeting room suddenly eased down.

Let's see who survived and how much breath is left.

Fang Zhuo hesitated, "This..."

Like Sony's Stringer, he has been cooperating with Yike's Fang Zhuo for a long time, and I am afraid that they will launch Android phones soon.

310 patents!
Yi Ke is the culprit!
Hearing this, Stringer was surprised by so many patents, but interrupted: "Ballmer, do you mean that Microsoft will never negotiate patent fees with Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and HTC?"

"I make the main investment, and sometimes I just look at whether the project is needed or not. No matter where it is said, a project like Ice Core needs money, and I can tell the higher-ups that the money has to be invested." Wang Fengyi said relaxedly, "As for The extra risk you mentioned, if you really come across it, who can blame me?"

"According to our statistics, Microsoft holds 310 patents related to Android, which is an extremely alarming infringement."

Wang Xuehong also nodded: "Indeed."

If Yike can't show enough influence this time, maybe Microsoft has another firm attitude.

Forget it, Ballmer didn't force it, and stopped talking about this issue.

"Ballmer is in New York."

"What? Lack of confidence?" Fang Zhuo asked.

Wang Fengyi didn't speak very directly on the phone, but he also expressed his meaning in place: "Mr. Fang, everything is fine here."

Yu Hong said "hmm", "Those three companies all have weight in Microsoft."

Fang Zhuo sighed: "Brother Wang, you have changed, you have become wiser."

Let's see what happens.

These two, one is Symbian and the other is Android. It is best to weaken each other and let Microsoft WM grow.

In the next few days, Mr. Yu's US market, Mr. Pan's European market, and Dongzi's China market will release good news, taking advantage of the rebound to further push up the stock price.

Fang Zhuo was so comforting, and then changed the subject: "Speaking of which, everyone has already played a great role in doing what they are good at. Do you think Google will still support us so much if there is no outstanding market performance?"

Wang Fengyi smiled and said: "The one who is close to the wise is wise."

Fang Zhuo let go of his emotions and said: "Okay, since this is the case, Bingxin's third factory in Shencheng, which is cooperating with Sony in the near future, really needs money, and I am also very optimistic about the prospects of the third factory. The plan is also relatively clear.”

"One word from Boss Fang will put my heart at ease." Wang Fengyi said, "Then I will fly to Luzhou in a while."

Fang Zhuo ended the phone call, only to feel that Brother Wang's super left-handed and right-handed, really sweet to his heart.

(End of this chapter)