Chapter 725 Catching a Sheep
Different companies and different periods have different purposes for choosing allies and investors.
Like some start-up companies that don’t know where to look for their next meal after one meal, they are not picky eaters at all, as long as they stutter.
So no matter what kind of money it is, as long as someone is willing to invest, they will accept it. No matter what the harsh conditions are, they will grit their teeth and sign, all just to have enough food!
For example, some companies that want to go public, when accepting investment, not only care about how much money they can get from venture capital companies, but also how much trouble the other party can help them solve in terms of going public.
For Tanglin Hi-Tech, instead of pursuing the listing of its headquarters, the company is most concerned about overseas markets, especially the American market.
Although Microsoft is reviled by thousands of people, it has enough influence in America, and it doesn't just represent itself.
The Wall Street institutions that bought a lot of Microsoft stock, the American state pension funds, the Donkey Party who received Microsoft’s public relations fees, the Elephant Party state legislators, Congressional Hill legislators, etc., are all allies of Microsoft, and they share the prosperity and loss of Microsoft. damage.
Pulling Microsoft onto the chariot is equivalent to pulling in the supporters behind Microsoft. They also need to cheer for the stargazing digital video recorder!
The most direct competitors of stargazing digital video recorders are the major television stations in America and Hollywood film companies.
It can record TV and movie videos, and can skip commercials after recording. This digs into the copyright and advertising lifeblood of American television stations and film companies.
If Tanglin Hi-Tech relies solely on itself, it may not be able to compete with America, a huge media group.
After all, in his previous life, Kalanick was the founder of Uber, the largest online ride-hailing and food delivery company in America, and also known as the unluckiest man in the history of Silicon Valley.
The first time I started a business, I established Scour, a P2P resource search engine company. I was sued by 29 Hollywood companies for a claim of US$250 billion. I was almost killed by Hollywood.
Of course, this is also related to Kalanick’s failure to find supporters. Without the support of powerful companies in Silicon Valley and Wall Street, those Hollywood film companies naturally treated him as a soft persimmon.
Tanglin Hi-Tech is not afraid of lawsuits. In 1984, Sony fought a similar copyright lawsuit with Hollywood and finally won.
But toads don't bite, they bite. If American TV stations and Hollywood movie companies bite people every once in a while, will stargazing digital video recorders still be sold?
But with Microsoft and the support of the huge interest groups headed by it, stargazing in America is basically unimpeded, and there is no need to worry about lawsuits.
No matter how tough the TV stations and film companies in Hollywood are, can they still be tougher than Microsoft?
Hearing Ren Yuefeng's words, Ed Fleiss smiled and said, "There is no need for Tanglin Hi-Tech to worry about this. Microsoft will provide the best publicity for the stargazing digital video recorder!"
Microsoft is quite looking forward to the stargazing digital video recorder. Coupled with the pie drawn by Li Dongling, if Microsoft likes this project in the future, Dongling Hi-Tech is willing to reluctantly give up the digital video recorder project to Microsoft.
Therefore, Microsoft has high expectations for this project, and is naturally willing to invest more resources.
"In the future, Tanglin Hi-Tech and Microsoft will have more cooperation projects. Tanglin Hi-Tech also hopes that Microsoft can have more support for Tanglin Hi-Tech's cooperation projects!"
Li Dongling said pointedly. After hearing this, Ed Fleiss also understood that this was telling him that Microsoft Systems should speed up the transplantation of the system to the Tianji chip and not affect the sale of Shenzhou computers.
"I also look forward to more cooperation between the two parties!"
What Ed Fleiss said is half true and half false. If the sales of stargazing digital video recorders meet the target, then Microsoft will definitely be willing to invest more resources, including the pie of the computer project that Li Dongling had previously drawn, and Ed Fleiss himself. Looking forward to game consoles and other projects!
But if something goes wrong in the first project, then Microsoft may have to be much more cautious about future cooperation.
Before Li Dongling and Ed Fleiss came out of the conference room, Tanglin High-tech and Microsoft had basically reached a cooperation project on a stargazing digital video recorder. Basically, Tanglin High-tech was responsible for the production, and Microsoft promoted it in America. The money earned is divided between the two sides.
Arriving at Li Dongling's office, Li Dongling asked his office assistant to make a cup of coffee and put it in front of Ed Fleiss.
There is a coffee machine in every office of Tanglin High-tech, with instant and hand grinding options. The coffee is large and filling, and is free for employees to use. Of course, tea and drinks are also provided, it depends on the individual's choice.
What do you mean by coffee? The original intention of mankind to discover caffeine was because in some eras, food was in short supply and there was not enough for people to eat, let alone for cattle and horses. As a result, someone discovered that after feeding caffeine to cattle and horses, the cattle and horses not only ate less, but also worked tirelessly. So they began to feed caffeine to cattle and horses on a large scale, and it was also used on a large scale not only in cattle farming, horse racing and other fields. .
Finally, coffee was changed from feeding cows and horses to being consumed by working personnel. The difference is that in the past, cows and horses ate this stuff for free, but now working people drink this stuff and pay for it out of their own pockets.
However, just like many Chinese people who drink milk and have diarrhea due to lactose intolerance, many Chinese people feel sleepier and sleepier the more they drink coffee, as well as palpitations, general weakness, or abnormal excitement.
Don’t doubt it. It may not be because the coffee is fake, or it may be that you are allergic to coffee. That’s not because you are sleepy, but because your body has developed a defense and protection mechanism. It’s afraid of you. I want you to calm down and stop drinking that stuff... …
Compared to coffee, Li Dongling prefers tea, but no matter what refreshing things, be it coffee, tea, or betel nuts, which are more harmful to the body, they all need to be measured. If you eat too much, you will be After all, it’s not good for your body.
"I don't know, Ed Fleiss, what is the development stage of the "Age of Empires" game you developed for Microsoft?"
After taking a sip of tea, Li Dongling asked Ed Fleiss.
When Ed Fleiss heard this, he glanced at Li Dongling, but he was not too surprised. It was not a secret that Microsoft was developing games. There had been rumors for a long time.
"We are currently in the late stages of the game. If nothing goes wrong, the Age of Empires game will be released in America in October this year!"
Speaking of the Age of Empires game, Ed Fleiss spoke with some confidence. He and Microsoft have invested a lot of effort in this game, and they are quite confident in this game.
In the previous life, the Age of Empires games did live up to Microsoft's expectations. The Age of Empires series of games had cumulative sales of more than 25 million copies and sales of more than one billion US dollars.
Although, compared to Black Myth Wukong, who broke a series of 3A masterpieces like chopping melons and vegetables, it took more than ten years for the sales of the entire Empire series of games to equal Black Wukong.
But in the history of games, Age of Empires is already a very successful series of games. After all, looking at the history of global games, how many Black Wukongs are there?
"Ed, I hope Xishanju, a game company under Tanglin Hi-tech, can become the Asian agent of Age of Empires and bring this game to the Asian game market as soon as possible!"
Li Dongling said to Ed Fleiss that the Age of Empires game still has a certain appeal. If Xishanju can get the agency rights, he will bring this game to Asia as soon as possible.
Or to put it more bluntly, let Shenzhou Computer carry this game and carry out game-bundled computer promotions. It is impossible to attract more users to buy Shenzhou Computer and computers certified by Microsoft games. Is there still a problem? Who dares to criticize Shenzhou Computer, that is questioning Microsoft!
As the saying goes, don't commit two crimes. As an ally of Tanglin High-tech, Tanglin High-tech has made some demands on Microsoft. Is it too much to plunder some wool? !
It’s not like they keep poaching them all the time, but they do it every now and then. The Microsoft family has a great business, so how can they still be plowed out?
Ed Fleiss couldn't help but point his finger in Li Dongling's direction. Of course, he could guess a little bit of Li Dongling's thoughts.
"Li, I personally hope that... Xishanju, a subsidiary of Tanglin Hi-Tech," Ed Fleiss thought for a moment before naming the company, "can get the Asian agency rights in the Age of Empires! ”
"I am also willing to mention Tanglin Hi-Tech's opinions to Mr. Bill Gates, but it is not up to me to decide what Mr. Bill Gates will decide!"
Ed Fleiss did not reject Li Dongling, but he also did not agree immediately. He put the blame on Bill Gates and was obviously ready to wait and see.
Li Dongling was not surprised by Ed Fleiss's answer. He obviously had a character that would not let go of the hawk before he saw the rabbit. He wanted to see the strength of Xishanju and the sales volume of Shenzhou Computer before making a decision.
Looking at Ed Fleiss, Li Dongling also smiled and nodded. It seemed that the two parties were having a great conversation, but only they could understand what they were thinking.
"Ed, in addition to being an agent for Age of Empires games, Xishanju is also one of the best game developers in Asia.
Now Xishanju is developing "Swordsman Love". Soon, Ed, you will see the strength of Xishanju! ”
On the surface, Ed Fleiss seemed to agree with Li Dongling's remarks, but in his heart he was somewhat dissatisfied.
When it comes to developing games, the top game developers in the world now have to be from Nippon. Even the Microsoft game department that he leads does not dare to say that it is better than Nippon game manufacturers. Li Dongling said that Xishanju, It is the best game developer in Asia, and it is obviously flattering for Xishanju.
No matter what Ed Fleiss thought, Li Dongling continued, "I hope that in the future, the Microsoft game department led by you, Ed, can start more cooperation with Xishanju!"
(End of chapter)