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Chapter 692 Acquisition of Wang An Computer (4000+ chapters, please subscribe~)

The development of Tunan Technology gave Wu Jianye a headache just thinking about it!

If you want to say that Tunan Technology makes money, it is really making money. With the advantage of high quality and low price, it can be said to be the largest technology company in Southeast Asia.

Whether it's his computer, notebook, or Tunan 1200 (a new mobile phone brand launched this year!), they all firmly occupy the top spot in the sales rankings of Southeast Asian countries.

IBM, Apple, Motorola and other companies can only be Tunan’s younger brother in Southeast Asia, but the sales of Tunan Technology in Europe and the United States have always been tepid, even if they acquired the sales network of Shanmei Computer before. , There is still no way to completely open up the market situation!
In the hearts of consumers in Europe, America and other countries, the products of Tunan Technology are not comparable to the products of the above-mentioned companies.

At the same time, the funds that Tunan Technology spends on product innovation and research every year are a bottomless pit. From the initial R&D investment of [-] million US dollars per year, it has now increased to nearly [-] million US dollars per year. This amount of money Not everyone can afford it!
According to Zhou Tao's report, many people in the company are dissatisfied with the funds invested in the research and development of scientific research projects!

However, Wu Jianye is well aware of the future trend of technological development, that is, whoever masters more technology will have more voice. The weakness of ZTE is a lesson. Scientific research has been developed.

Compared with Very Coke and LUCK Sports, Tunan Technology's products entered the European and American markets earlier, but the results have already been mentioned.

Hearing what Wu Jianye said, Chen Haichao couldn't hold back. The company has said before that the most important market for Tunan Technology's products at this stage is actually the European and American markets, but after two years of hard work, they still have no It is indeed our own problem to completely open up the European and American markets.

"Director Wu, this is my mistake!" Chen Haichao said.

At this time, everyone was used to calling Wu Jianye as Director Wu.

Wu Jianye waved his hand and said: "This matter is not your problem alone, it is caused by the market's low trust in Tunan Technology's products. I called you here this time because I hope to solve this problem. !"

Chen Haichao quickly looked at Wu Jianye and asked, "Director Wu, what should we do?"

Wu Jianye said: "You know Wang An Computer in North America, right?"

Chen Haichao nodded quickly, and said, "Of course I know, a computer company that was once able to compete with IBM!"

In North America in the 80s and [-]s, there was a computer company founded by Chinese that could compete with IBM, and that was Wang An Computer, founded by Chinese Wang An!
In 1945, 24-year-old Wang Anchu went to North America to launch IBM. The interviewer looked at this yellow-skinned face and said: IBM is the best company in the United States. This is not suitable for you. You should find an auto repair shop to try.

Wang An, who was born in Shanghai, is a genius when he urinates.He was admitted to Jiaotong University (now Shanghai Jiaotong University) at the age of 16. At the age of 20, he led a team to hide in the mountains of Guilin, researching radio communication equipment, and supporting the Anti-Japanese War.

After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, he was sent to the United States by the government to study for a master's degree at Harvard University. In the first semester, his course grades were all A+.

Walking out of IBM, Wang An, full of anger, returned to Harvard.It took him three years to get a master's degree and a doctorate degree in applied physics, and was then recruited by Howard Aiken into the computer laboratory of Harvard University.

Aiken developed the world's first large-scale computer Mark I, known as the "father of computers."At the time, the pioneer was struggling with computer storage problems.

Storage is at the heart of a computer.The bloated Mark Ⅰ cannot be moved, and the storage device becomes the key.Aiken and his team tried various methods, but they were still unable to tackle the problem until Wang An was born.

Within 20 days after joining the lab, Wang An solved this problem theoretically.

He discovered that the principle of magnetic field vibration can be applied to computer memory systems, and then invented magnetic core memory based on it.

This invention changed the history of the computer industry.It greatly reduces the size of the computer, making the computer enter the commercial field from scientific research.

When he invented the magnetic core memory, Wang An was still a non-staff member and had not passed the probationary period.Aiken hurriedly helped him become a full-time member and gave him a large salary increase, hoping to keep this genius.

Wang An did not stay in the laboratory, but chose to start his own business.

In 1951, Wang An left Harvard, he rented a garage, set up Wang An Laboratory, and sold magnetic core memories at a unit price of $4.

IBM, which once dismissed Wang An, immediately heard the news.The latter handed over a high-paying contract and invited Wang An to become a corporate consultant.The Chinese young man who was ruthlessly ridiculed by the interviewer has become a high-ranking position in this giant.

With magnetic core memory, IBM began to practice the commercial field of computers on a large scale and determined it as the core business in the future.They decided to buy the patent and take firm control of it.

At first, Wang An did not intend to sell, but his laboratory was in urgent need of funds to operate, and except for IBM, no other companies were interested in this super-era product.

IBM proposed a patent fee of 250 million U.S. dollars, but quickly changed its words and lowered the price to 50.

While making a lot of money with his own invention, while suppressing patent fees, Wang An was once again angered by IBM and confronted it in court.But in front of IBM, he was still a fledgling. After the protracted lawsuit, Wang An had to compromise.

The business is done, but "benevolence and righteousness" is gone.Wang An, who got 50 yuan, decided to invent more products and beat IBM on the frontal battlefield.

In 1955, he founded Wang An Computer Company. In the next 30 years, these two awkward Chinese characters became well-known terms in the American computer field.

In 1967, Wang An decided to issue 250 million US dollars of stock to repay debts.He didn't expect that this last resort move was wildly sought after by Wall Street.

When the company went public, the issue price of the stock was 12.5 US dollars. At the close of the day, the stock price climbed to an astonishing 40.5 US dollars. Within a few hours, 40 shares were snapped up.

Overnight, Wang An's net worth soared by 5000 million U.S. dollars, making him a super rich man.

In November 1971, Wang An introduced the 11 computer, which is a typewriter with search and editing functions. It is much easier to use than the original IBM product.

This product attracted great attention from the press and IBM.According to reports, Thomas Watson Jr., the chairman of IBM who was hospitalized due to myocardial infarction, was furious after seeing the news in the newspaper, and reprimanded his assistant for not notifying the relevant information in advance.

The Model 1200 unnerved Watson, and Wang An's next creation terrified IBM.

On the basis of the 1200 model, Wang An quickly launched a revolutionary product, the WPS processor.

When WPS debuted at the New York City Expo, attendees were stunned.They watched the process of editing text on the screen, which was unbelievable at the time.

After the exhibition, the office in the United States began to undergo a major makeover.From the White House to the enterprise, WPS took over IBM's territory in an all-round way. That year, the turnover of Wang An's company exceeded 1 million US dollars.

From the end of the 70s to the middle of the 80s, Wang An Computer and IBM fought on various fronts, winning and losing each other.

In 1986, Wang An defeated IBM and signed a super order of US$4.8 million from the US Air Force.The outside world generally believes that this technological empire will expand rapidly in the next few years.

That was the most glorious year in Wang An's life.

In the "100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty" commemorative ceremony, he was selected as one of the 12 most outstanding immigrants in the United States, ranking first, and received the "Presidential Medal of Freedom" from President Reagan.

In the same year, Wang An returned to China and was received by the old man.
As an inventor, he was selected into the American Inventors Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with Edison; as a capitalist, he entered the rich list, and he is as famous as a century-old giant like Rockefeller.That year, Wang An Computer's revenue reached US$30 billion.

But under the prosperity, the crisis came quietly.No one expected that this popular technological empire was facing a catastrophe.

When Wang An "climbed to the top", another technological hero in the United States was also rising. The latter specialized in PCs and gave the company an alternative name-Apple.

At that time, Wang An was very disdainful of PCs, which made him lose the opportunity in the computer field, and then he made a wrong step. In order to fight against IBM, Wang An even chose his own products to be incompatible with IBM. Wanting to fight against the entire trend with one's own strength, this situation obviously put Wang An Computer in crisis.

Later, when Wang An grew old, he handed over the management of the company to his son Wang Lie!

However, the fact that the tiger father has no dogs has not been verified in Wang An's body. Wang Lie's succession was not only opposed by the company's management, but at the same time, Wang Lie began to kill chickens and take eggs in order to make up for the company's losses. Increase the cost of the company's software and continue to make money from old customers.Customers pay a fee of $175 for a single consultation call.

This also led to the loss of the company's management and scientific research talents. You must know that in the heyday of Wang An's company, its talent pool was even envied by IBM.

At the same time, Wang An Computer in its heyday spent over 7 million US dollars as scientific research expenses.
Wang An Computer, which was once mighty, has changed from the most popular computer company to a company that no one cares about in just five years.

It may even file for bankruptcy protection next year.
Bill Gates once said that if Wang An can complete the second strategic turning point, there may not be Microsoft in the world, and he will not become a technology icon, but a teacher or a lawyer.

"The reason why I asked you to come here this time is to let Tunan Technology acquire Wang An Computer!" Wu Jianye explained the reason why he asked Chen Haichao to come to Los Angeles.

This is also the solution that Wu Jianye has been thinking about for a long time. North America is too exclusive, especially in this high-tech field. They always think that they are the strongest, and they have no credibility for foreign products. If Simply relying on the brand of Tunan Technology is difficult to open up the European and American markets.

In other words, if Tunan Technology wants to open up the European and American markets, it must have the support of a local brand.

Although Wang An Computer seems to be weak now, they have created brilliance in North America after all, and they also have a complete distribution channel. More importantly, although Wang An Computer has experienced major layoffs, their talent pool is still large. Top!
If Wang An Computer can be included in the bag, then for Tunan Technology, their popularity and development potential in the North American market will be greatly increased!

Chen Haichao naturally knew the name of Wang An Computer, and now that Wu Jianye wanted to buy Wang An Computer, he immediately showed an excited expression.

"Director Wu, if we can really acquire Wang An Computer, I have the confidence to lead Tunan Technology's products to completely open up the European and American markets!"

Wu Jianye nodded and said: "The market value of Wang An Computer has dropped from 56 billion US dollars at its peak to 1 million US dollars now. This is our opportunity. Before Wang An Computer has sold its patent rights, we will immediately Contact Wang Lie and propose an acquisition!"

Zhou Tao added next to him: "The group's Yaoguang Investment will help you complete this acquisition!"

With the approval of the two bosses, Chen Haichao's heart immediately surged with pride, and he promised: "Don't worry, you two, I promise to complete this task!"

Wu Jianye nodded and said: "After controlling Wang An Computer, don't delist Wang An Computer and privatize it like other companies. Since you want to use Wang An Computer's If the product is pushed to the European and American markets, it will give American consumers a misunderstanding, and the products of Tunan Technology are the products of North America!"

Now it is not difficult to control Wang An Computer. In Wu Jianye's view, he is the key that can help Tunan Technology to open up the situation in Europe and America. However, in the eyes of those investors, the stock of Wang An Computer has long been Become a tasteless.

As long as the price is right, they will definitely sell their shares.

Wu Jianye continued: "After the acquisition is completed, the scientific research department of Wang An Computer will be merged into the scientific research department of Tunan Technology, and only the company's core business will be retained."

Afterwards, Wu Jianye told Chen Haichao a series of plans after the company acquired Wang An Computer.

In fact, Tunan Technology bought Wang An Computer. Although it will not withdraw from the market, through a series of operations, Wang An Computer will also be turned into a leather bag company, which is only responsible for the promotion of Tunan Technology products.

That is to say, when the products of Tunan Technology enter the European and American markets in the future, they will be covered with the shell of Wang An Computer, giving North American consumers a wrong lead.
Of course, the plan involved here is a very cumbersome plan. After Ding Cuicui and Zhao Chengzhi left Wu Jianye's study, Wu Jianye, Zhou Tao, and Chen Haichao discussed for a long time before it was settled. a preliminary plan.

By the time Chen Haichao left the study, it was already early morning.

In the evening, Zhou Tao naturally stayed in the manor. He also has his own real estate in Los Angeles, but now neither he nor Wu Jianye has anyone to accompany him, so he is too lazy to go back.

After chatting with Wu Jianye for a while, the two went back to their rooms to sleep!
In the next few days, Ding Cuicui, Zhao Chengzhi, and Chen Haichao were busy with their own affairs, while Wu Jianye and Zhou Tao sneaked away to Las Vegas to relax!

(End of this chapter)