My rebirth is different

Chapter 688 The Sensation at Home and Abroad
"What are the conditions, Mr. Fei, please tell me."

Peng Mingsheng said with a smile.

"The integration of Lenovo and IBM's personal computer business department is a very cumbersome matter. The reason why we acquired IBM's personal computer department is actually the most important thing is your company's strong technical foundation and a large number of excellent software and hardware engineers! Therefore, I would like to ask IBM to provide technical assistance to the new Lenovo Group in the next few years, help us develop new models, and solve problems in software, systems, servers, PC patent infringement and other aspects." Yu Wenfei looked sincere said.

If you just buy the THINKPAD brand, or the so-called global sales channels, it is really not worth spending billions of dollars!

The reason why Dell and Hewlett-Packard are not interested in IBM's personal computer business unit is here.

Moreover, they also have the corresponding technology, although it is not as high-end as IBM's, but Dell and HP don't make high-end computers.

However, many domestic machine manufacturers do not own many technologies.

Why can't domestic computer brands go abroad? It's not that they don't want to, but that they will be sued when they go abroad!
Lenovo has encountered this kind of thing, and the first company to sue them for patent fees is none other than IBM!

If it is said that only one company can solve all the patent issues related to the complete PC, that is only IBM.

Therefore, Yu Wenfei sold Knorr Supermarket in order to acquire IBM's personal computer business unit.

In this way, not only directly ranks among the forefront of the industry in terms of computer hardware and related technology, but also lays the foundation for entering the mobile phone industry in the future.

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Hearing Yu Wenfei's request, Peng Mingsheng frowned slightly, and thought about it seriously.

There is no problem in providing technical assistance, even providing corresponding authorization, or coordinating other companies to provide authorization.

However, it is a bit too much to assist the new Lenovo in the development of new models.

The sale of feelings is not a one-off, and the company will provide after-sales service for several years.

"That...maybe our engineers are also busy with tasks, no..."

Peng Mingsheng just wanted to politely refuse, but was interrupted by Yu Wenfei.

"It doesn't matter, New Lenovo can pay the corresponding fee."

Peng Mingsheng's eyes widened. After IBM's transformation, it mainly engaged in software service business. To put it simply, it relies on technology and services to make money. If the new Lenovo is willing to pay, it will be easier to say.

He simply nodded, "That's no problem. We are happy to assist your company in the development of new models. If you need software, just ask."

Of course, these things will also be written into the acquisition agreement, and the assistant next to him has already recorded the conversation between the two.

A large acquisition, if you talk about it in detail, involves too many things, especially this kind of cross-border acquisition.Therefore, Yu Wenfei first acquired Lenovo, and then acquired IBM's personal computer business, also in order to make the takeover after the acquisition smoother.

Under Yang Yuanqing, there is a mature team that can directly connect with IBM, saving Yu Wenfei a lot of trouble.

There is no problem with the purchase price, and the following two parties will discuss the details after the purchase.

The first question, of course, is how to pass the review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and even the inquiry of Congress.

Palmisano said confidently: "There is no need to worry too much about this. Our company employs many powerful people in the political circles, including the former national security adviser, as consultants to solve similar problems. Of course, if you can Find some people to help lobby, and it will be more efficient.”

Yu Wenfei nodded, "I will invite the Walton family to come forward, which should speed up the review process."

Peng Mingsheng's eyes widened again. Of course he knew what the Walton family meant in America.

It can be said that although they are both industry giants and world-renowned big companies, IBM's influence in the political world is completely incomparable with Wal-Mart.

Among other things, in terms of job creation alone, Wal-Mart can beat IBM by a few streets.

It's the same in any country, the entrepreneur who controls more people's jobs, the greater the influence!

As for Yu Wenfei's energy, he needs to reassess it. It is obviously not easy to get involved with the Walton family.

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On December [-]th, a piece of news first caused a sensation in the United States, and then spread across the ocean to the country.

"Hundred Years of IBM Changed Owners!The buyer is suspected to be from mainland China! "

This news headline is quite scary. People who don't know it think that IBM's entire company has been sold!
Of course, this is also a reporter's usual method. In the news, it is naturally stated that IBM's personal computer business unit has been sold, and the buyer is from mainland China.

However, the more such news, the easier it is to arouse readers' interest.

So, after the news spread, it became that IBM was acquired by the Chinese!
IBM is a company that is synonymous with the PC industry in many people's minds. How could it be acquired by a foreign company?

On the American Network, when this matter was discussed, netizens were of course filled with righteous indignation.

"I object! How can IBM be sold to a foreign company? And it is a Chinese company. This is outrageous. When did China get so rich? Aren't they still without electricity? What can you do if you buy IBM ?”

"Idiot upstairs, have you never stepped out of your yard, let alone been to China? Don't say those stupid things, it will only make others laugh at you!"

"One thing to say, I just traveled to China this year, and the development there is really astounding. I used to be like the idiot above, thinking how poor and backward China is, but after I actually went to see it, only It can be said that the news media in our country is too disgusting, talking nonsense with their eyes open."

"Okay, everyone, don't change the subject. No matter how you say it, I still don't agree with IBM selling its personal computer business to a Chinese company. THINKPAD, my favorite laptop, will I never be able to buy it again?"

"Don't worry, none of you have read the news seriously. The company that bought IBM's personal computer business also bought Alien Computer, and one of China's largest computer brand companies. After the integration of the three companies, it is said that the scale is not smaller than Hewlett-Packard. Dell. Moreover, THINKPAD will not disappear, the entire business department remains in the United States, but the major shareholder has changed.”

There are also rational netizens on America.com who look at issues more objectively.

Unlike the United States, when this news spread to China, the reaction it caused was too sensational...

(End of this chapter)