Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 900 Reality (4k)

Regarding the ban on casually insulting competitors...

Fang Zhuo could prove it was true.

The Internet public opinion was fermenting, and some Yike employees actively rushed to the scene to participate in the ridicule, especially after Nokia filed a lawsuit, they even delayed their work because of the line.

Nokia is not without people, but has a lot of people.

Some executives still claimed on the Internet that the Nokia 5800 is a good mobile phone, a brand-new upgrade from the keyboard to the touch screen, which can bring a completely different experience to consumers.

This statement is true to a certain extent, but at the wrong time.

If it was this time last year, when the iPhone was just about to be released and Mars was just about to be launched, the 3.2-inch Nokia 5800 could be called a brand-new upgrade. From Nokia's coffee position...

It was too conservative and misjudged.

Just like Fang Zhuo's interview with "60 Minutes", this is Nokia underestimating the speed of change in the industry, and Nokia is still maintaining their judgment at least in terms of public opinion.

There is no need to go into details about the online confrontation between Yike and Nokia. When Nokia executives angrily threw out "self-proclaimed industry leader, ask Nokia first", when Yike executives ridiculed "I want to ask the one who uses mouth to assist Nokia?"...communication becomes the output of emotions.

For this situation, Fang Zhuo has always advocated politeness and restraint, a sober double standard.

However, as the leader at the press conference, he could neither talk more about the competition method with Nokia, nor explain that he also had a lawsuit against LG Electronics. In the end, it was Yu Hong who came forward to close the situation and let everyone put Put more energy into the sales of Mars2.

The Yike press conference on the 27th ended. The company's official website, Amazon, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile operator channels, and small and medium-sized operators in various states in the United States are making final preparations for the release next month.

Compared with last year's difficulties in negotiating with channels, this year's Yike has achieved excellent results and has more experience.

Even though this press conference is not so orthodox and there are many competitors participating in the competition, the relevant media still give a very optimistic view on the sales of Mars2, believing that Yike can reach a new level with the second smartphone product.

As for the sales volume of this step...

Several media have unanimously predicted a figure of 1500 million, which is much more optimistic than Fang Zhuo's internal declaration of Yike.

One of the main reasons is - it is said that Mars2 will land in the Chinese market.

Because of this strong prospect, Google's Schmidt even thinks that 2000 million sales can also be considered.

However, after meeting Mr. Fang, in addition to showing optimism in sales, more importantly, he showed that he attached importance to Nokia's lawsuit in Finland.

Everyone was laughing and joking at the press conference, and the media and public opinion were laughing and joking. Nokia's lawsuit is so real, and it may have extremely adverse effects.

Schmidt was very worried about this. He talked about it immediately after getting into Mr. Fang's car: "Mr. Fang, once Nokia makes a move, it may not be limited to Finland. We must pay attention to this matter."

"Yeah, I received the news of Nokia's lawsuit, and I haven't slept well in the past two days." Fang Zhuo's face was serious, and his tone was equally worried.

"I'll go to Europe next month first to help talk about patents." Schmidt wants to fulfill his previous promise and help Yike mediate.

Fang Zhuo was greatly moved: "Schmidt, inviting you to be the director of Yike is my most correct decision."

Schmidt said seriously: "Didn't someone on the Internet call us the 'Iron Triangle'? Yike Mars is the king of Android, even if Samsung is willing to carry the Android system."

The eyes of the two intertwined, completing an exchange of hypocritical feelings between the Iron Triangle.

Although the relationship is fake, things still have to be done.

Fang Zhuo talked about the company's preparations for the sale, and also talked about the sales target. A considerable part of it was talking about the Chinese market that opened in August.

This is also the first time he talked about the consideration of lower prices for the popularization of the Android system in China. Yike is the entry channel for the tie-in sale of two models in China, and an entry-level model will be needed in the future.

Schmidt listened intently.

The Android system and Yike have a foreseeable sweet period of bundling. What Google wants is to use Android to gain access to the mobile era. This step seems to be the right one now.

Also, Schmidt has another matter that has not been brought up for the time being. He hopes that Mr. Fang can also help mediate the use of Google in mainland China.

I mediate for you and you mediate for me, which makes sense, right?
The detailed discussion between the two of them was not at the company, but they found a golf club.

When Fang Zhuo heard the request from the CEO of Google while learning golf, he agreed almost immediately: "Schmidt, no problem, I can help find contacts and talk."

He swung an empty shot vigorously, and almost immediately made his new request: "Speaking of which, I also have a small matter to tell you today, can you introduce me to a friend of the National Defense DoD, my crystal The fab will renew its license this year, and I don’t want our entry-level chip designs for mobile phones to be affected by this.”

Lao Shi, if you want me to mediate for you, then do me a little favor, which is also very reasonable, right?

Schmidt was stunned for a while, and the thoughts in his mind turned between Qualcomm, the fab, and Yike, and said, "I know a few DoD friends."

Fang Zhuo grinned. Of course he knew that the last time Tego bought a chip design company, Lao Shi helped him. It was also that time that he got a glimpse of his close relationship with the DoD. Considering the identity of this Google CEO, it has not been exposed after thinking about it The prism door...

I need to change my phone more.

Golf is harder than you think.

Fang Zhuo patiently tried this sport that he was not very interested in, and had quite a lot of communication with Schmidt. Google's appeal to the Chinese market is not the focus, but the focus is still to solve the threat of Nokia.

That night, Ice Core's executive team led by Qiu Ciyun had set off from Shanghai to renew the license for technology introduction and equipment procurement as planned.

At the same time, Qiu Ciyun also presided over a small acquisition of Bingxin's company founded by Liang Mengsong.

Liang Mengsong's non-compete agreement will expire in more than a month. Entering the ice core by being acquired is not only a reasonable process, but also a reward for his technical assistance in the past year or so.

Ice Core broke through the 65nm manufacturing process. The leader of this work is destined not to write Liang Mengsong's name, and he will not have the slightest credit.

But both Fang Zhuo and Qiu Ciyun knew in their hearts that Dr. Liang, who mastered the craftsmanship of Tai Ji, was a great contributor, and this did not mention the talents he helped to introduce one after another. Therefore, the necessary remuneration and compensation were all completed through acquisitions.

Once August passes, Bingxin will have one more co-CEO in charge of the 45nm process project.

According to Fang Zhuo's idea, at the end of July, he took Dr. Liang back to China in a private plane. He happily went to Bingxin to be the technical leader, and he happily started the sales of Mars2 in the mainland.

On July 7, the ice core team arrived in Silicon Valley with various materials.

Qiu Ciyun met the boss who had been playing golf for two days.

"It shouldn't be a big problem this time." Fang Zhuo talked about the license, "I just met with the DoD yesterday and talked about the process, and the reply there was very simple. , then follow the example."

"It seems to be case law." Qiu Ciyun was quite pleased.

"There are no problems with our previous inspections. I also called Mr. Zhang twice. He has some useful contacts. Let's see how to escort him smoothly." Fang Zhuo pondered, "Also, I funded a New York In the office, the people inside can find out the relationship between the two departments, and Xiao Ao’s democratic resources can also talk to him. In short, we don’t need to keep it, and try to get it done at once without any twists and turns.”

Despite the "case law", every effort has been made to make sure that things don't go wrong.

Fang Zhuo also has clients from the MIGA Fund, which is not convenient to mention, so he can somehow get involved.

Listening to the boss's arrangement, Qiu Ciyun was obviously stunned for a few seconds, and then said: "President Fang... I suddenly remembered the scene where we ran for permission four years ago. You were trembling, and I was trembling too..."

Fang Zhuo frowned, and retorted, "Since when have I been trembling?"

Qiu Ciyun changed the adjective: "You are very nervous, and I am also very nervous, but now hearing what you say, I don't seem to be so nervous."

Fang Zhuo accepted this statement, and pondered for a moment: "After all, four years have passed, not to mention the vicissitudes of life, we have made some progress, right? Mr. Qiu, what do you think the ice core will be like in four years?"

Driven by the Yike mobile phone, with the cooperation of major customers such as Qualcomm, with the joining of Liang Mengsong's team, and the combination of two swords between Hu Zhengming and his disciples...

Qiu Ciyun said seriously: "At that time, how could we compete head-on with Tai Ji in the advanced manufacturing process?"

Today's Tai Ji gave up the excessive 45nm and went directly to 40nm.

In terms of advanced manufacturing process alone, the gap between ice cores is almost a generation and a half.

Fang Zhuo nodded slightly, he was not overjoyed, but instead said about the matter in front of him: "In this case, we will probably worry about the renewal of the contract after four years."

Qiu Ciyun smiled wryly: "Mr. Fang, can't you make me happy for a while?"

"Then don't mention it, we'll talk about it later." Fang Zhuo could understand Mr. Qiu's mood.

However, the fact is already mentioned.

Qiu Ciyun stood beside Mr. Fang, looking at the Huoshaoyun in the sky together. He was full of generosity and worry, but he didn't continue the discussion at this time.

After a while, he suddenly said: "Boss Fang, why do you always have empty shots? Is it because you are reluctant to play this ball?"

"You don't understand." Fang Zhuo replied calmly, "This is called a pad. If you hit all the bad ones first, you can hit a good shot in the end."

Qiu Ciyun understood.

……

Nokia's prosecution in Finland appears to be more than cathartic.

On the eve of the official release of Echo Mars2 through various channels, Nokia directly filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany, requesting a ban on the sale of Echo's products.

Typically, patent litigation is time-consuming.

The head of Deutsche Telekom, Obermann, immediately called his partner and made a cryptic promise: "It is very difficult for Nokia to hinder innovation in Germany."

However, he also gave a suggestion: "But Yike should still sit down and talk with Nokia. Even if Nokia proposes a higher patent fee than the legitimate request, it should solve the problem of patent authorization earlier."

Fang Zhuo thanked Oberman and accepted his suggestion.

Oberman also asked a question at the last moment of the call: "Mr. Fang, the Chinese market is also very important to Nokia. Can Yike make some patent moves there?"

"It's not easy." Fang Zhuo answered honestly.

"It's good to be intimidated." Oberman almost said it directly, "I believe Nokia will consider this factor."

"I hope so." Fang Zhuo was included in the measurement category.

On July 7, Yike mobile phone was officially launched for sale. Just like last year, there are still users who come to pick up pre-ordered mobile phones in the European and American markets, which once again caused queues.

However, this year’s Mars2 only has a two-week pre-sale, and the queuing phenomenon will not last for too long. Moreover, there are sufficient stocks in both online and offline channels, so consumers who like Yike mobile phones must get the products as soon as possible. .

On this night, the sales volume of each channel has not yet been released, and there is new news from Nokia again. They chose to file a lawsuit against Mars2 in the French court on the first day of the release of the Yike mobile phone.

Yesterday, Germany, today, France.

tomorrow?

Fang Zhuo suspects that it will be America's turn tomorrow.

Such a deliberate action on the eve of the launch and on the day is as obvious as the special launch of a touch-screen mobile phone on the 25th of last month.

"It seems that Nokia is coming for real. We must actively respond to the lawsuit, and don't panic about it."

Fang Zhuo presided over a special meeting to appease company executives: "We will discuss licensing issues with Nokia, and we will also deal with our Mars2 sales in legal procedures, so don't worry about Mars2 sales."

The most important job of Yike Company at present is the sales of Mars2. The "favorable response" he refers to is the suggestion from the legal department. First delay the litigation process and time, let the company complete the product sales cycle, even if there is a worst result Maximum loss reduction.

The short meeting ended, and the latest news came.

——Nokia also sued Apple for infringement of the iPhone.

"The competition seems to have become more intense." Fang Zhuo sighed after reading the information from his friends.

"So...the source of such intensity is..." Yu Hong left a fill-in-the-blank question.

The Yike press conference seemed to be a raging fire. Nokia, which was already ready to go, was not satisfied with sniping with a 5800 that was underestimated, but directly took out a formidable patented weapon.

"Early prosecution and late prosecution are both prosecutions." Fang Zhuo shook his head and said, "It will be easier for friends to help if the problem is laid out."

Schmidt has already departed for Europe.

And, Kong Yu has also subscribed for options on Yike shares.

Nokia's sword is like a limelight, but the audience must remember that the poor are not to chase.

(End of this chapter)