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How much is a completely independent mobile operating system worth?
This is a question that many people probably wouldn't be able to answer.

Even if they could explain it, they would only say that mobile operating systems represent a symbol of scientific research strength, have huge commercial value, are comparable to Android and iOS, and are related to strategic security.

When it comes to specific numbers, even some experts can't figure it out.

However, Wang Donglai was very clear about it.

"Boss, we've actually done an internal cost accounting."

"Just developing a mobile phone operating system requires a team of at least a hundred engineers."

“Every engineer who can participate in this project must be highly skilled, and by the same token, their salary and benefits cannot be low.”

"Even with such a simple R&D team, the minimum monthly salary cost is around ten million."

"If we increase manpower to shorten the time, the time will be shortened accordingly, and the cost will soar."

"For such a project, the required R&D time, according to the conventional R&D speed, is three years to lay the foundation, five years is just a rough estimate, and it is not an exaggeration to say that ten years is needed to truly achieve complete independence."

When Wang Donglai said this, the leader immediately cast a questioning look at him.

Noticing the leader's puzzled expression, Wang Donglai understood and explained, "I understand the leader's doubts. Why was the HarmonyOS system developed so quickly? It's different from what I've said."

"The reason is actually very simple: because of my joining."

"HarmonyOS is based on a microkernel architecture. To completely avoid the patents of Android and iOS, we must find another way."

"To be honest, even I put a lot of effort into this project."

"I won't explain the relevant technical principles to the leaders in too much detail."

"I can confidently say that HarmonyOS is absolutely no weaker than Android and iOS. Others who want to develop a similar system will not even be able to do so in less than ten years, not even Huawei."

"In summary, if we consider the normal level of development, the initial investment for a mobile operating system should be around 10 billion yuan."

"This is only under the most ideal circumstances. If something goes wrong along the way, such as a wrong technical route, it means that all the previous investment will be wasted."

"The reason why Galaxy Technology can maintain the correct R&D path is because of our technological accumulation in the field of artificial intelligence. By running programs with artificial intelligence, we can find most of the program errors, and then find the correct path through the process of elimination."

"This is a unique advantage of Galaxy Technology, which is difficult for other companies to achieve."

"Apple's iOS system has received over $100 billion in R&D investment since 2003, while Android's investment exceeds $60 billion."

"If we calculate it this way, I think the leaders should be able to make a clear comparison."

"Now that we've covered cost calculations, the next step is market value calculations."

"The commercial market value of a mobile operating system is naturally related to the user base, the developer ecosystem, and the hardware. Customization adds a strategic premium."

"In this regard, since Galaxy Technology was launched, it has had almost zero smartphone users."

"However, based on Android and iOS, we can also make a simple data inference: 100 million active users would generate around 10 billion in revenue per year through advertising and the store."

"With millions of app developers, the app revenue share should be around 3 billion."

"Hardware bundling, generally speaking, based on market prices, would cost around 500 million for 100 million units."

"As for the final strategic premium, there is no upper limit, after all, security is priceless!"

"Therefore, the ideal commercial value of the HarmonyOS system is between 3000 billion and 5000 billion."

"And if it fails, the residual value of the assets will be less than 10 billion."

"The value of a mobile operating system is also reflected at the strategic level, and this aspect can also generate profits."

"For example, data security control. When we use our own operating system, we can easily and conveniently reduce the risk of leakage of citizens' information, which in turn reduces regulatory costs."

"The industry standard leadership, our own operating system can lead the Internet of Things and IoT protocols. The patent licensing fees are roughly estimated at around 5 billion yuan per year. In comparison, Qualcomm can receive 4 billion yuan just for 4G patents."

"In addition, the current sanctions imposed on our products by the Bald Eagle Federation will eventually be implemented on smartphones."

"If an Android ban is issued, our overseas products will be severely impacted."

"I have never hesitated to assume the worst about the Bald Eagle Federation; their bottom line may be lower than we imagine."

"Finally, there is the added value that domestic mobile operating systems bring to the semiconductor industry chain."

"Once a domestically developed operating system becomes mainstream, it will inevitably lead to the development of domestically produced chips and a surge in shipments."

"And the benefits generated from these should naturally be factored into the value of the domestically developed operating system."

Although the leader wasn't very technically savvy, he was very good at understanding human nature.

"All the situations you just mentioned are based on the premise that domestic operating systems have a large number of users, a large number of developers, and an ecosystem."

"Only in this way can we increase value; otherwise, it's just a failed product."

"And the more this is the case, the more people will probably be unwilling to support the HarmonyOS system."

As the leader was speaking, he suddenly realized a problem.

"The Xuanwu Battery is the key to breaking the deadlock!"

“It’s God’s will!”

The leadership has figured it out: HarmonyOS has great commercial value, and domestic mobile phone manufacturers are unwilling to promote HarmonyOS. They want to use their own user base and ecosystem to force Galaxy Technology to make concessions.

It is easy to imagine that the conditions offered by major manufacturers are extremely harsh.

Before the Xuanwu Battery was developed, Galaxy Technology probably wouldn't have had any good solutions.

Even with strong official promotion, Galaxy Technology can only receive more official orders, but this is still insufficient to meet Galaxy Technology's operational needs, so compromises are often necessary.

However, after the Xuanwu Battery was launched, the initiative fell into the hands of Galaxy Technology.

Phone manufacturers that do not accept the HarmonyOS system cannot use the Xuanwu battery, resulting in their phones having six to seven times less battery life than other products.

Given such a large difference, it goes without saying which product sells better.

Seeing that his superiors understood, Wang Donglai explained, "The value of an independent operating system is actually the result of a dynamic game."

"It is related to many factors, but not so much to the technology itself."

"Challenging the dollar's hegemony requires a political alliance and sufficient gold reserves. If a domestic operating system wants to overtake Apple and crush Android, it must be bound to the national system and meet the basic needs of 1.4 billion users. This is not just a commercial project, but the Normandy landings of digital civilization."

"What I just mentioned about handing over 51% of the shares of the HarmonyOS system to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Qin Province is not a lie. After the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Qin Province takes over, the HarmonyOS system becomes a national project, and it is only natural to use the national system to support it."

"To be honest, by that time, we had already made a huge profit by still holding the remaining shares."

The leader finally understood and said with a slight smile, "I think you're wrong!" "According to your logic, even the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Qin Province probably can't do this. The shares of the HarmonyOS system need to be submitted to a higher level."

“I understand what you mean. You want to present this as a political achievement to Qin Province.”

"But I think you don't actually need to do that."

"The leaders at the top will see the value of the HarmonyOS system and will find ways to develop it."

"So, you should follow my advice and form a domestic alliance..."

Wang Donglai looked very serious and said to his leader, "Leader, I know that the higher-ups understand the importance of the HarmonyOS system, but I also know that there will be obstacles when trying to get things done."

"This world is not a machine, where you can press a button and immediately get a response. Things always need to be done and implemented by people."

"The shares in the HarmonyOS system are not only a political achievement and an economic benefit, but also a responsibility."

"If it is in the hands of the leaders and can be used correctly, it will have a greater effect than if it were in the hands of the company."

Upon hearing Wang Donglai's words, the leader remained silent for a moment, a rare occurrence.

After a long silence, he nodded and said, "Your idea is correct. Since you've said it and done it, I won't be modest with you anymore."

"I will have an in-depth discussion with the higher-ups about the HarmonyOS system."

Wang Donglai nodded and said nothing more.

……

Gansu Province.

Few people know that the first rocket launch site built by a private enterprise in China has been completed.

This rocket launch site was built under the leadership of Galaxy Technology.

Because GalaxySpace's technological approach differs from that of current aerospace systems.

Whether it's manufactured on an assembly line or recyclable and reusable.

Another major difference is that GalaxySpace's organizational structure is very simple.

As the head of Galaxy Aerospace, Yang Anchao oversees branch businesses including power, structure, electrical, software, manufacturing, materials, and supply chain.

By assigning personnel directly to each position, the company demonstrates its high efficiency.

The management chain is short, which also saves a lot of management costs.

More importantly, Wang Donglai's research capabilities complemented those of the many talents recruited.

After so many years of observation, many people have already figured out Galaxy Technology's personnel practices.

Galaxy Technology's business requires more executors than decision-makers.

Most of the work simply requires following the tasks assigned by Wang Donglai or the workbench.

Only a very small number of senior executives have some decision-making power.

Major matters were entirely controlled by Wang Donglai.

Some people are optimistic about this management model, while others are not.

However, none of this has affected the rapid development of Galaxy Technology's various business lines.

After speaking with the leaders of Qin Province, Wang Donglai went directly to the rocket launch site belonging to Galaxy Technology.

This rocket launch site has a total of four launch pads, and two more launch pads have been reserved.

Previously, Wang Donglai set a target of 20 rocket launches this year.

When this goal was set, not to mention the reactions from the outside world, even those within the group felt it was too radical.

The Hercules rocket is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, and each one costs over a billion dollars.

This is because the most crucial rocket engine was developed by Galaxy Technologies itself.

Of course, the high launch cost is also due to the large amount of supplies carried by the Lux rocket on each launch; the fuel cost alone is 200 million.

If it weren't for the recyclable technology used, it could be reused, saving some costs.

The cost of launching a Hercules rocket will likely increase significantly.

Twenty rocket launches a year would cost 20 billion just for manufacturing and launches.

Not to mention the construction of rocket launch sites and the salary expenses of GalaxySpace employees.

Such enormous expenditures explain why there isn't much domestic capital willing to enter this industry.

Even small-scale operations, such as launching just one or two satellites, require billions of dollars.

Only a state-owned enterprise with deep pockets and resources can undertake large-scale projects like space stations and lunar exploration.

As for Wang Donglai, he relied on Galaxy Technology's high profits and his unique prestige as the founder. Of course, his holding of most of Galaxy Technology's shares was also a very important reason.

Such a huge financial expenditure deterred many investors who came to Galaxy Technology after seeing its successful rocket launch.

As for the institutions that wanted to invest in Galaxy Aerospace, Wang Donglai also rejected them.

One issue is the insufficient valuation; introducing too many shareholders will inevitably affect the company's business operations and development.

Therefore, Wang Donglai gritted his teeth and chose to operate the business as a sole proprietor.

The reason for visiting the rocket launch site in this newly built city is that the mission this rocket is carrying out is somewhat different.

The lunar probe has been developed and will be launched next month.

Wang Donglai came here for two reasons: first, to inspect the rocket launch site and the lunar lander; and second, to encourage and boost the morale of GalaxySpace's employees.

After all, these people were able to leave the aerospace system and join Galaxy Technologies, no matter what.

While it's true that Galaxy Technologies offered better compensation, the reason I chose Galaxy Technologies, trusted them, and was able to complete rocket research, development, manufacturing, and launch in such a short time was because they were able to do so.

Even if their biggest role in the research and development process is execution, being able to execute well is already excellent.

Both logically and emotionally, Wang Donglai had no choice but to come.

Moreover, Wang Donglai has even bigger and more ambitious plans for Galaxy Aerospace, which requires a strong and capable team to support them. (End of Chapter)