my return 2002

Chapter 367 Technology Alliance

It is no wonder that Wang Xing is worried. Compared with other asset-light models of online group buying, this model requires the establishment of a warehouse and distribution center, and at the same time hoards a large amount of goods. The financial pressure is huge. Once sales are hindered, the capital chain is easily broken. crash.

Shen Lang took a sip of tea lightly: "I will let YY open the sharing link to Meituan. At that time, users can directly share the group-buying products on Meituan with their friends. If the products can't be sold like this, it can only explain There is a problem with your selection."

Wang Xing looked at Shen Lang in shock, with an expression of: This game can still be played like this.

That's right, Wang Xing now feels as if he is playing a krypton gold game, and Shen Lang is his golden finger, which can be recharged infinitely.

This is no longer a good place to enjoy the shade under the big tree, it is simply the rhythm of skyrocketing to [-] miles, Wang Xing feels a little drifting.

Shen Lang jokingly said: "How about it, do you want to do it? If you don't do it, I will come by myself."

"Do it, you must do it, Mr. Shen, don't worry, I will definitely fill in the vacancy left by Taobao!" Wang Xing immediately patted his chest and said.

Shen Lang smiled: "Okay, don't talk about being beautiful, it's true to do things beautifully."

"Yes, Mr. Shen, I understand what to do." After Wang Xing finished speaking, he left quickly, preparing to call the company for a management meeting.

After Wang Xing left, Shen Lang's face quickly turned serious. Although he had already taken some countermeasures, the addition of Penguin and Ali to the Android camp still brought him a lot of pressure.

The product lines of Penguin and Ali can just make up for the disadvantages of the Android system in the software ecological chain in the mainland. More importantly, there must be brave men under the reward, and more software and hardware manufacturers will inevitably join in. This is not a good sign.

Shen Lang frowned, and couldn't help but fell into deep thought. In fact, what Jack Ma said was not unreasonable. The Star camp is a relatively loose alliance. Although these hardware and software manufacturers in the mainland rely on the Star system to make money, they are also very free and can switch at any time. camp, as long as Google is willing to pay enough.

The only good thing is that Google is not so determined to the mainland market at present, hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent soon, and Jelson can't win enough software and hardware manufacturers by throwing a lot of money.

However, this incident also reminded Shen Lang that it was time to build a brand new system and integrate the entire star camp into a whole. Only with me in you and you in me can we resist the attack of the Android system.

The first thing Shen Lang thought of was the Google model. Google brings together software and hardware manufacturers from all over the world. On the one hand, it is to improve the Android system, and on the other hand, it also allows software and hardware manufacturers to share technology in the first place.

From the mobile phones that emerged at the end of the last century, until 2007, they were still dominated by feature phones. However, since 2007, in just a dozen years, mobile phones have undergone earth-shaking changes, from semi-smart to smart, from physical buttons to From virtual buttons to multi-touch screens, fingerprint recognition, voice recognition, and face recognition.

Behind all of this is the concerted efforts of software and hardware manufacturers. If a company develops a technology, it will not only have to bear huge R&D expenses, but also consider whether the technology has sufficient commercial value. The cost is too high. High, which will undoubtedly greatly slow down the technology research and development cycle.

However, if a manufacturer proposes a technology, other manufacturers think that this technology is good and has development prospects, so several partners jointly develop this technology. At the same time, as long as there are preliminary research and development results, they can display it internally. If downstream manufacturers feel that this technology can be used commercially, they can also join this camp and jointly develop it, or just invest in it to share this technology.

This is also the main reason why the Android system can kill the Symbian system. In fact, the closed system has never been a shortcoming. Just look at Apple. It is also a closed system, but Apple firmly occupies more than half of the profits in the high-end mobile phone market.

The reason why the Symbian system lost is that it did not establish a complete alliance of software and hardware manufacturers, which means that Nokia is fighting against the whole world, and if it can win, there will be ghosts.

Nokia has been able to compete against Android for so many years with only one family, which is enough to prove its strength. The giant in the feature phone era is not just talking about it.

Thinking of this, Shen Lang sorted out his thoughts, wrote them down on paper, and then called He Xiaopeng, Wang Xiaochuan, Lei Jun, and Bai Yongxiang to the magic city for a meeting to discuss internally first.

He Xiaopeng opened the file and looked at the contents of the folder, and his eyes immediately plunged into it. Lei Jun looked at the file, then at Shen Lang, and couldn't help but be overwhelmed.

"That's a good idea, I'm definitely the first one willing to participate!"

Bai Yongxiang looked at it slowly, and took a while to put down the folder in his hand: "I also agree that this technology sharing alliance can indeed greatly reduce our R&D threshold and R&D risks. I think most software and hardware manufacturers will join. "

Wang Xiaochuan said disdainfully: "I don't think so. Mobile phone manufacturers like Gionee and Tianyu have poor self-development capabilities, and they may not be willing to share R&D expenses and risks."

Shen Lang smiled lightly when he heard the words. There are many people who like to sit back and reap the rewards, but he does not reject such mobile phone manufacturers. As long as they can help Xingchen System occupy more market share, he will welcome them openly.

In fact, this kind of person who likes to take advantage is easier to control, but it is more difficult to deal with a bold and powerful person like Jack Ma.

"That's why I want to form this alliance. I don't want to spend money on research and development, so let them buy technology licenses directly, so that upstream manufacturers can pay back their costs through this. Why not do it?"

While speaking, Shen Lang added: "Of course, our alliance doesn't just come and go as soon as we say it. All of our technologies are only authorized to the inside of the alliance. If those outside the alliance want to get our latest technology, Either spend more licensing fees, or you can only apply to join, what do you think?"

"I'm fine, I'm definitely the first to join!" Lei Jun took the lead in expressing his opinion.

Bai Yongxiang naturally had no objection.

He Xiaopeng also nodded: "I think this proposal is good."

"Okay, you don't want to talk about this matter, I have to discuss it with some other manufacturers before making a decision." Shen Lang urged.

Now that the Android system is eyeing the outside world, Shen Lang has to act cautiously. At least half of the software and hardware manufacturers must first win the support to ensure that the alliance can be established, otherwise it will also deal a blow to the prestige of the Star system.

The first person Shen Lang found was naturally Hu Weiwu. After hearing Shen Lang's proposal, Hu Weiwu greatly appreciated it.

"Mr. Shen, your idea is really great, especially for upstream manufacturers like us, I definitely support it unconditionally!"

Zhang Rujin thought for a while: "Well, this solution is feasible. In fact, when we make chips, the first thing we consider is commercial issues, which can greatly save our communication costs."

Liang Mengsong also stated: "It's a good plan. As long as there are enough hardware and software manufacturers involved, it will not only reduce R&D costs, but also promote the progress of the entire industry."

Shen Lang was also full of enthusiasm when he heard the words: "Okay, since everyone thinks it is feasible, then I will form this alliance as soon as possible."

As soon as he said it, Shen Lang had interviews with mobile phone hardware suppliers such as BOE, Lens Technology, BYD Electronics, etc. These hardware manufacturers were very interested in technology alliances. He readily agreed.

After getting the mobile phone hardware manufacturers settled, Shen Lang met with OPPO, Gionee, Tianyu, ZTE and other mobile phone manufacturers. The attitudes of these mobile phone manufacturers were more ambiguous. For example, Chen Yongming readily agreed, and ZTE said that he would report to his superiors. .

Mobile phone manufacturers such as Gionee and Tianyu who have been making low-end phones are afraid that joining this alliance will increase research and development costs, and they were vague at first.

Until Shen Lang showed them that joining the technology alliance was actually to protect the interests of low-end mobile phone manufacturers like them, and told them that mobile phone manufacturers that did not join the alliance would need to spend more money in order to obtain technology authorization. agreed to join.

After doing enough work in secret, Shen Lang called all the software and hardware manufacturers of the star camp to the magic city for a meeting.

After these years of development, there are nearly a hundred software and hardware manufacturers in the star camp. Naturally, the Wave Building cannot accommodate them, so they can only arrange receptions in the hotel venue.

Due to the large number of participating manufacturers, even if Shen Lang did not publicize it, it caused quite a stir, and some media spontaneously reported it.

Some media even used: Shen Lang waved the flag and the entire mainland electronics industry moved after hearing the news, as a headline, which attracted the attention of many electronic product enthusiasts.

Of course, this is not a good thing for Jelson. He spent so much money here to get a few manufacturers that are considered to be quite important. As a result, Shen Lang just dragged so many manufacturers with his mouth. Meeting, if the Google headquarters finds out about this, how can he mess around?
Jack Ma was even more depressed. Originally, this meeting would also have his invitation card, but unfortunately he has been removed from the star system.

What made Jack Ma even more uneasy was that Shen Lang had made such a big commotion just after he "defected". Was he holding back his bad intentions and preparing to deal with him?

Jelson didn't know much about the situation in the mainland, so he could only call Xiao Ma, Jack Ma, and Yang Yuanqing together for a meeting to discuss.

Brother Xiaoma is quite well-informed, and heard some rumors from a software manufacturer who participated in the meeting.

When Jelson heard that Shen Lang actually wanted to form a technology alliance, he immediately felt like an enemy. You must know that the current Android system is only supported by more than 200 hardware and software manufacturers. How can Shen Lang have such great energy?

Yang Yuanqing curled his lips in disdain: "They are all domestic manufacturers with mediocre technology and capital, and there is no trouble."

Jack Ma frowned slightly when he heard the words. Although they belonged to the same camp, he still couldn't understand Yang Yuanqing's attitude of looking down on domestic companies. Ali is also a domestic company, okay?
Brother Xiao Ma is very afraid of Shen Lang: "I think the most important thing now is not what Shen Lang is doing, but whether we can get the authorization of the Android Technology Alliance!"

For a while, Jack Ma and Yang Yuanqing looked at Jelson. Brother Ma was right. The reason why they were willing to join the Android camp was not because of the mere investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, but because of Android. camp resources.

Take a look at a series of Fortune [-] manufacturers such as Sharp and Toshiba in the Android camp. There is no doubt about their technical strength.

Jelson was a little embarrassed, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "I will apply to the headquarters. You can rest assured that Android is a fully open alliance. Any software and hardware manufacturers are welcome to join. We are a big family and will not be like someone. Petty!"

At this time, the petty Shen Lang was busy greeting the guests who came to the meeting. Just as everyone was about to arrive, his assistant Yang Mei suddenly leaned into his ear and said, "Director Qiu is here."

Due to the appearance of Shen Lang, the Internet atmosphere in Shanghai has also become stronger. A large number of Internet unicorn companies have emerged one after another. The original director Qiu also directly went to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology with these achievements. Although the level has not changed, one is the local government. One is the Ministry, which makes a huge difference.

"Leader, look, you didn't say hello before you came, so I can arrange someone to meet you." Shen Lang went up to meet you.

"Okay, we are also in an old relationship, there is no need to engage in that kind of thing, you kid made such a big noise for me again, no, I'll just listen in, don't worry about me, let me go It will be fine." Director Qiu patted Shen Lang on the shoulder with a smile.

This scene also made many people envious. After all, the people here are under the control of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Director Qiu is a powerful faction in the Ministry. Others can't flatter them, but they are so close to Shen Lang.

The arrival of Director Qiu can only be regarded as an episode. Shen Lang saw that the time was almost up, and he didn't waste everyone's time, so he directly proposed the technology alliance plan.

A single stone stirred up a thousand waves, and in the originally quiet meeting place, there was a lot of discussion, and there was everything to say.

Some said that Shen Lang used his power for personal gain in order to release his military power with a drink, while others thought that this plan sounded good and it was worth a try.

Shen Lang also knew that any plan could not satisfy everyone, so he only proposed it after they had finished arguing.

"Everyone, don't worry. This technology alliance is not mandatory. You can join or not. That's it. Let's vote with a show of hands and agree to establish it. Those who join the technology alliance please raise your hand!"

Shen Lang's communication in advance had an immediate effect, and soon more than half of the representatives of software and hardware manufacturers raised their hands. Others saw that there was no harm in joining, and they all raised their hands after hesitation.

"Okay, in this case, let's elect a management committee. I propose that Mr. Wang from BOE be the chairman of the management committee."

Wang Dongsheng quickly waved his hand: "I don't have the qualifications, I think it's more suitable for Mr. Shen to be the president."

"I also agree that Mr. Shen is more suitable as the chairman."

In the end, after some refusals, the position of the chairman of the management committee fell to Shen Lang. On the one hand, he was the initiator, and on the other hand, the current technology alliance was still in disarray. Many people did not know each other, and only Shen Lang could put these people together. get organized.

Immediately afterwards, 11 people, including Wang Dongsheng, Hu Weiwu, Lei Jun, and Bai Yongxiang, were also elected as members of the management committee, and the rest were also called officers.

Just when everyone thought the meeting was over, Shen Lang threw out a big news.

"Our Star System is working on a fingerprint identification system recently. If you are interested, you may wish to stay and discuss how to apply this technology to business as soon as possible!"

(End of this chapter)