Top of the Great Era

Chapter 1749 Competition Game

"Microsoft?"

Zhou Shaoning didn't know what the young big boss was planning.

However, it is estimated that it has something to do with business politics.

This time, Astar can relatively smoothly promote the all-round cooperation with Apple, mainly due to the trade-off of the external environment, which is Apple's strategic cooperation to counter Google and Samsung.

Zhou Buqi said: "Apple agrees to cooperate with Astar to restrict Samsung because Apple is more worried about Samsung. Once Samsung is allowed to expand the market, this is a bigger hidden danger than Astar. Compared with Samsung, Google's hidden danger Bigger. Compared to Google... huh, maybe Microsoft has a bigger hidden danger!"

"Mobile operating system!"

Zhou Shaoning immediately realized what he wanted to express.

Zhou Buqi said: "Yes, it is the operating system. Although the situation of Android is very good now, I guess... Even within Android, not many people think that they will definitely be able to defeat Microsoft. In order to gain a firm foothold in the smartphone market, Microsoft has launched a new smartphone-based operating system, and it has partnered with Nokia...this is Apple's biggest market threat!"

Zhou Shaoning hesitated, "Are you going to threaten Apple?"

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "There is no threat or non-threat, it's just market competition. The whole world knows that Microsoft is going to launch a new mobile phone system. This is a major event in the mobile Internet market, and it's hard not to pay attention."

"Hmm..." Zhou Shaoning nodded, "Indeed, Apple has approached me several times, asking me if I intend to cooperate with Microsoft to launch a Microsoft version of the smartphone."

Zhou Buqi said: "Yes, at least this is a negotiating point. The existence of Google has already caused Apple a lot of pain. If Microsoft also joins in, the smartphone market will be chaotic. The more it occupies the core position, the more The more worried. Apple’s current market value has just surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s number one. Once Microsoft launches new products and has market influence, Apple’s world number one may not be guaranteed. This is a game based on multiple market competitions.”

Zhou Shaoning suggested in a low voice: "Why don't you go talk to them tomorrow?"

"Okay, I'll be there tomorrow."

Zhou Buqi had already thought about it. This time he came to Silicon Valley, he had to find an opportunity to visit Jobs in the hospital. This was basically out of respect for humanity.

That night, Zhou Buqi called Lacob, another owner of the Golden State Warriors, to watch the San Jose Earthquakes game together like an ordinary fan.

The new NBA season has not yet started, but Lacob is very excited.

This will be his first season leading the Golden State Warriors.

However, he doesn't know much about football.

Going to the San Jose Earthquakes game is probably as painful as Zhou Buqi going to a football game.

Zhou Buqi is relatively indifferent to the content of the game. The current American football is still in a low period, and the level is average.Although this game is the "California Derby" that has attracted much attention in American football-San Jose Earthquakes VS Los Angeles Galaxy.

I am used to watching top European football, and this level of competition is really meaningless.

Fortunately, the fans are very enthusiastic.

There is still a sports vibe here in the Bay Area.

It's a pity that Lacob doesn't understand.

Zhou Buqi talked about basketball with him, "How about the Warriors?"

Lacob smiled: "Okay, very good! Especially the rookie Paul George you selected, who is as strong as a bull, performed very well in training camp and preseason. The technical department has already evaluated , agreed that he will have a very good expected development."

Zhou Buqi pondered and said: "Silicon Valley needs a better sports atmosphere."

"Yes, it should be... Sorry, I don't know much about football, rugby is okay."

"You know football?"

"Of course, every American boy has had his father's football training since he was a child."

"Um……"

Zhou Buqi didn't seem to have figured it out yet.

What did Lacob see, "Mr. Zhou, are you interested in football?"

Zhou Buqi shook his head, "I don't understand football at all, but someone suggested to me that if you want to take root in American sports, you must have a football team."

Lacob was taken aback. "You want to buy a football team?"

Zhou Buqi pointed to the stadium, "I want to buy this team first."

"San Jose Earthquake?"

"Correct."

"Mr. Zhou's love for football is admirable."

Lacob took a deep breath, and only then did he understand how the world's richest people play.

It's really ruthless!
According to media reports, it was said that Bill Gates' daughter was interested in equestrian, so the richest man began to search for top equestrian clubs all over the world, and then found the best venue and the best teacher to train his daughter.

Looking at it this way, Boss Zhou is similar.

Zhou Buqi said meaningfully: "I like football, but Americans seem to like football more. The quality of football in the Bay Area seems to be not very good, right?"

Lacob nodded, "It was great for a while, but it has been bad for a few years, just like the Golden State Warriors. This has something to do with the economic situation. The more developed the economy, the more obvious the market reaction."

Zhou Buqi said: "Whether it's basketball, football, or rugby, Silicon Valley should have top teams."

Lacob tentatively said, "Then let me help you pay attention?"

"Row."

This is the purpose of Zhou Buqi.

The next day, Zhou Buqi called Ning Yaxian and Ning Lu to the Apple headquarters together.

Met Cook.

First, he expressed his concern about Jobs' physical condition, which is something that every Apple person is worried about.Apple's market value has just surpassed Microsoft, becoming the world's largest technology company.

Then, Jobs' condition deteriorated and he was hospitalized for a long period of time.

This somewhat has some ironic sense of fate.

Boss Zhou came to the scene in person, so there was no need for formal negotiations. Cook invited him to his office and sighed, "Cancer is still a problem that humans cannot overcome. Put more energy into the field of life sciences."

"Well, it should be."

Zhou Buqi also had the same idea.

I have made a lot of money, what do I do next?
Of course it is immortality.

There are many top biological laboratories in the world, all engaged in some projects that are far away from ordinary people, and relying on the funding of the rich, they are engaged in some "immortality" research.

Zhou Buqi also heard that there are similar drugs in the industry, and many old men in their [-]s and [-]s can still manage complex and huge teams on the front line.

They are basically taking similar life drugs, which can keep the vitality of cells and delay the passage of life.

However, this time around, the main topic is still Microsoft.

On that front, he has the handy scoop!
Microsoft has already released the wind, and it has been several years. Microsoft has abandoned the past mobile phone operating system and developed a brand new operating system based on smartphones.

Moreover, they will follow Apple's model and hold a press conference on October 10!
At that time, there will be heavy hardware products released!

What exactly is the product?
do not know.

But the industry has basically guessed that it is likely to be a newly developed mobile phone operating system.But the mobile phone operating system is at the software level, and what Microsoft is going to release is hardware products.

Combined with the recent deep-level secret cooperation between Microsoft and Nokia, you can basically guess.

Microsoft is likely to launch its own smartphone!
You know, Google did not launch its own smartphones. Google opened up the Android system and invited mobile phone manufacturers from all over the world to join.

Microsoft is different, Microsoft is going into battle in person!
This is not surprising, in line with Microsoft's consistent style. They even produce game consoles. Their usual practice is to see what others do well, and then copy them over, using their own monopoly power to beat the original version to death.

How well did Sony and Nintendo's home game console business do in those days, and the two almost divided up the global market.However, Microsoft entered the market, and then overturned these two Japanese companies.

This is what worries Apple the most.

With Microsoft's plagiarism, maybe at the press conference on October 10, Microsoft will launch a mobile phone that truly competes with the iPhone!
Cook is only guessing.

The answer to the mystery will not be announced until the night of October 10.

However, Zhou Buqi is different, he already knew the answer.Not because of his foresight, his foresight cannot cover such a large area, but because of his industrial layout in this life.

(End of this chapter)