Chapter 766 Pure Passers-By; Everyone, Be Upbeat
You can search "My Return to Life Shuhaige Novel Network (www.shg.tw)" in Baidu to find the latest chapter!
The second round of business cooperation between Frontier Science and Samsung Electronics has not been made public through the media like the first one.
Samsung Electronics is clearly prepared.
After the signing of the memorandum of cooperation, Samsung Electronics immediately settled the full payment of the third recent contract, about 600 million yuan.
Completed the first phase of the contract.
Then, under friendly negotiation, Samsung Electronics agreed to the new additional settlement contract proposed by Frontier Science.
Settlement according to authorized batches: prepay 70% for each batch, and settle the balance and prepayment before obtaining the next batch of authorization.
For example: Assuming that Samsung Electronics wants to authorize 1 million models with a retail price of 5,000 yuan, it has to prepay 70% of 150 million, which is 105 million;
The next batch requires 1,000,000 copies of authorizations with a retail price of 1,000 yuan. The previous batch of 45 million will be settled first, and then 70% of the 30 million will be prepaid.
It is very different from the previous clauses.
This is cutting-edge science taking back the initiative of settlement, and at the same time further shortening the delivery period of the contract amount.
Can contribute cash flow to the frontier to a large extent.
Most importantly, it's a seller's market right now.
Samsung Electronics is more active as a seller than Frontier as a seller.
Anyway, Zheng Jinrong, the representative of Samsung Electronics, is very satisfied with these terms, and the settlement cycle is not important to Samsung Electronics now.
Moreover, after the signing of the additional settlement contract, Samsung Electronics immediately requested 5 million new authorizations.
Immediately, another 420 million sum was settled.
It is equivalent to saying that they are going to launch new mobile phones with a price range of around 4000 in the Chinese market.
If everything goes well with the bank transfer, Frontier will arrive this afternoon with a total of 5.5 billion licensing fees settled by Samsung Electronics.
In contrast, other companies are not worth mentioning in terms of magnitude or licensing fees.
After all, Samsung Electronics is almost equivalent to settling 25 million licensing fees in one go...
Before noon, after signing a series of contracts, Frontier Science, represented by Shi Xinrong, held a business banquet for the Samsung Electronics delegation.
Neither Lu Weiyu nor Mr. Lu's Secretary Fang attended.
The two of them are going to Yangpu Wujiaochang by car.
On the way, Lu Weiyu sighed with a smile: "I know how Gates became the richest man in the world, and the operating system is too profitable."
"I have to add a premise, an operating system with a large market share." Fang Nian also laughed.
Lu Weiyu was deeply convinced, and said: "I checked the data in the morning, and the number of MindOS users worldwide is almost 200 million, and the domestic market share has reached 80%."
"The actual number of activated users has exceeded 70 million, and Redmi is out of stock again during the National Day Holiday."
After a short pause, he added: "According to market data assessment, the market share of MindOS devices may decrease after the iPhone 4S is launched in mainland China, but..."
"This year's national smartphone shipments have far exceeded estimates, approaching 100 million units, of which the popularity of MindOS is the biggest driver;
According to survey data, next year's national smart phone shipments will hit a new high, and smart phones will be greatly popularized. "
After listening to Lu Weiyu, Fang Nian lazily said: "First of all, there are more than 1 billion mobile phone users in China;
Secondly, smartphones are a big trend, the conclusion..."
While speaking, Fang Nian glanced at Lu Weiyu: "In the next five years, there will be a super-substantial growth rate. This year's 100 million may double next year. It will not slow down until more than 95% of the market is smartphones."
"Another conclusion is that a single unit of Nuwa Lab can create a bunch of richest people in the world, so it is imperative for all employees of the company to take up the shares."
Lu Weiyu nodded: "Yes."
Then he changed the topic: "Speaking of which, I never thought that Samsung Electronics could really agree to some seemingly harsh terms."
"That's because the wind direction of the overseas market has changed.
"Fang Nian smiled.
As he said that, he suddenly slapped his thigh: "I missed the big show! I have to surf the Internet quickly!"
Seeing this, Lu Weiyu smiled without saying a word.
Of course she knew what Fang Nian was going to do.
Yesterday afternoon, Nuwa Lab updated the voice assistant "Xiaowa", which only supports Chinese language by default on the server side, and there is a second option: English.
The wake word is: "hi, nuwa."
On the afternoon of the 7th, US Eastern Time, a related video appeared on Youtube and other websites, which attracted public attention.
Speaking of which, a lot of effort has been spent on perfecting the voice assistant, and Nuwa Lab has coordinated nine university labs.
To this end, some biologists and linguists were also recruited.
"..."
Fang Nian has always been a person who does what he says.
Soon logged on to Twitter.
Sure enough, the news about Xiaowa's voice assistant supporting English was rampant. It happened to be night in the United States, and everyone was free.
Turned over a little bit, and quickly tweeted while holding the key.
"After a brief experience of nuwa, although I don't like cutting-edge at all, objectively speaking, compared with Siri at Apple's press conference, nuwa is more perfect. I don't know whether I should buy iPhone4S or not."
"One thing to say, what kind of ghost company is Frontier? Didn't we hope that our AMD and other manufacturers could cooperate with it before, so why are we targeting Apple now? Who gave it the courage?!"
"In all fairness, why can't companies in our country work harder now as if they have lost their creativity?"
"..."
As soon as a few "pure passers-by" tweets were posted, they immediately attracted a wave of onlookers.
"That is to say, how is nuwa better than Siri! Apple trash! I have already canceled the 4S appointment!"
"Anyway, I don't want to buy apples anymore!"
"I heard that Samsung is good."
"Actually, I like Xiaomi in China very much, and I envy that China can directly buy Xiaomi, which is very affordable."
"..."
"I agree, the companies in our country are too rubbish, so a frontier can handle it."
"..."
Then, holding the key and under the superficial reluctance, he simply replied to a few tweets.
"Objectively speaking, I think there is such a company that can force Apple to make better things."
"It's harmless anyway."
"..."
"The most noble freedom must have the loneliest soul, Apple, Microsoft, AMD fight!"
"We need a real 'battle' to tell the world who has the best strength!"
"..."
Speeches made by overseas key holders have always seemed illogical.
Because what you want to hold the key is to encourage, attract fans, and be a drama star.
In short, in addition to jumping left and right, Fang Nian also interprets the role of a pure passerby to the fullest.
In the end, Fang Nian saw that Tang Te actually gave a thumbs up.
Fang Nian laughed immediately, and muttered: "This old baby is finally bubbling, not bad, it seems that he also wants to fool people."
Unfortunately……
This old baby doesn't like to tweet yet, just like it and slip away.
"..."
Speaking of which, Fang Nian doesn't really want to watch some hot spots on domestic social platforms.
It's just something deliberately gaining popularity.
And Fang Nian really wanted to come up with a big challenge as soon as possible, forcing some core technology companies in the United States to jump.
"..."
…………
In the afternoon, everyone except porridge came to the front office.
Each of them is busy with their own affairs.
At any rate, today is the first working day after the festival. After all, the long holiday of the 11th is the same as the Spring Festival holiday.
Fang Nian was no exception. While everyone was sorting out their affairs, he planned to initiate an internal conference call of the Nuwa Alliance.
Of course, before that, Fang Nian contacted Lei Jun alone.
As soon as the call was connected, Fang Nian smiled and said, "Mr. Lei, I heard that you still owe our company hundreds of millions of dollars. When will you pay me? I'm reduced to riding a Maybach now."
"Haha~" Lei Jun laughed before saying a word, "Mr. Lao Fang personally asks for the debt. Our Xiaomi has a lot of face."
"It seems that our Xiaomi is a bit outrageous, dare to owe Mr. Fang money, and make Mr. Fang feel so wronged!"
Fang Nian smiled: "Just kidding, the banks are not doing their business right now, and the company's payment is always delayed for three to five days, and the company will be dragged down!"
Then the conversation changed: "Mr. Lei, let's discuss. I am going to recommend Samsung Electronics to join the Nuwa Alliance. You know what I mean."
Lei Jun smiled slightly: "Mr. Fang, don't worry, I will cooperate."
Finally, he pointed out: "It's a coincidence."
"Okay, I'll initiate a conference call for the alliance. In addition, Mr. Lei, you Xiaomi must live up to expectations." Finally, Fang Nian sighed.
"..."
Fang Nian also contacted Lei Jun alone, and of course there is no need to say more about the rest.
A coalition meeting was soon launched.
Yu Dadong, Huang Xiujie, Shen Wei, Chen Mingyong, Lei Jun plus Fang Nian, the six parties connected.
"..."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fang Nian directly raised the topic: "I have cooperated with Samsung Electronics many times in cutting-edge science. On behalf of Nuwa Lab, I recommend Samsung Electronics to join the Nuwa Alliance."
"..."
After Fang Nian's words fell, Lei Jun soon raised the same issue: "Our company hopes to recommend Coolpad to join the Nuwa Alliance."
"Our company recommends ZTE, and ZTE has planned to fully adopt MindOS." Yu Dadong followed up.
"..."
Fang Nian: "..."
This is a bit interesting.
Lei Jun's proposal was expected, and it was originally intended to stir up trouble. This was a tacit understanding between Fang Nian and Lei Jun.
But Yu Dadong's proposal was unexpected.
ZTE?
ZTE actually wants to fully adopt MindOS?
"..."
After a few brief discussions, there was no definite result.
Lei Jun proposed to shelve the proposal for the time being: "Nuwa MindOS' ecosystem is developing very well, and its market share is increasing every month. This is inseparable from the suicide research and development investment of Nuwa Lab under Frontier;
I think some of the current rules of the Nuwa Alliance are somewhat inappropriate, and it happens that there are three new recommended members;
After comprehensive consideration, an offline meeting can be held, and then specific discussions can be made. "
Huang Xiujie was the first to second.
Fang Nian naturally agreed.
"..."
The scene will not be over all at once.
At least look a little bit.
Even in the follow-up Shangnian will deliberately pull the tiger's skin.
Some of the rules of the Nuwa Alliance are indeed no longer applicable to the current environment.
Alliance members, by contrast, give too little and get too much.
Of course, no matter what the situation is, Fang Nian can find the best way to use the alliance. For example, he used the alliance to gain more commercial benefits against Samsung Electronics before.
Rather, Fang Nian is more inclined to upgrade the Nuwa alliance step by step to a loose technology alliance.
In the end, it is not impossible to let Samsung Electronics join, anyway, the licensing fee is discussed separately.
"..."
After the first thing was over, Fang Nian announced some news in his spare time.
"My frontier science and Samsung Electronics have reached a new round of cooperation. From the perspective of cooperation, Samsung Electronics will complete a full-coverage product layout in the Chinese market."
"It is deployed from low-end, mid-range, mid-to-high end, and high-end, covering areas with retail prices of 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500."
"In addition, there should be high-end deployments, and the retail unit price may be more than 15,000."
After a short pause, Fang Nian emphasized: "Samsung Electronics is almost sparing no effort to deploy the market, and at the very least, it must complete the encirclement before the iPhone 4S lands in the Chinese market."
This is the core reason why Samsung Electronics does not care about some detailed terms now.
For end products, the market is fundamental.
After Fang Nian finished speaking, everyone sighed in unison.
"It seems that with the end of Motorola, Apple is the only opponent in Samsung's eyes."
"Nokia is half dead in the smartphone market."
"Our domestic brands are not the enemy of Samsung Electronics."
"..."
What everyone said makes sense.
Would an elephant care about an ant under its feet?
Won't!
In the same way, the same is true for Samsung Electronics now.
In fact, since the existence of mobile phones, no domestic brand has established a strong enough brand power, especially high-end recognition.
Some brands that were active in the past are either entangled in how to turn to the smart phone field; they either stick to feature phones, or embrace Android and even WP without looking back.
Emerging brands, that is, a Xiaomi and a Meizu are somewhat well-known, but the foundation is not enough.
There is simply not enough accumulation to hit the high end.
After all, it is the market that has the final say. It does not mean that making a mobile phone with a price of more than a few thousand is capable of hitting high-end, and it must have sales.
This is why Fang Nian, Lei Jun and others have repeatedly mentioned that the smartphone industry is extremely non-competitive.
"..."
Fang Nian also sighed: "For now, domestic mobile phone brands can only watch Samsung Electronics and Apple occupy the high-end market again and again;
Eyes looking forward to drooling. "
Upon hearing this, Lei Jun said helplessly: "This is a bit too sharp and true!"
"..."
Even so, everyone didn't say a word why Fang Nian let it go, and why he opened the door to Samsung Electronics.
The reason is really not complicated.
For a company as big as Frontier, so many people need to eat.
When the business comes to you, you will get all the benefits. Of course, you have to make money if you want to make money.
If I insist on a positive reason, it is: the catfish effect.
"..."
When Lei Jun and others were quite helpless, Mr. Fang sighed: "I hope that this market situation can put a little pressure on our domestic brands, and also hit the high-end, right?"
Hearing this, there were coughing sounds everywhere.
Among them, Yu Dadong had the most severe cough.
"Mr. Yu must not catch a cold." Fang Nian said with a faint smile.
Yu Dadong hurriedly said: "I dare not catch a cold."
Fang Nian said indifferently: "It is enough to have self-knowledge."
Yu Dadong said helplessly: "Mr. Fang, why don't you just pronounce my name directly!"
"..."
Before the end of the conference call, Fang Nian said earnestly, "Bosses, you have to fight hard..."
-
The latest chapter address of My Return to Life: www.shg.tw/shu_117507.html
Full text of My Return to Life: www.shg.tw/117507/
My Return to Life txt download address: www.shg.tw/txt_117507.html
My mobile phone reading: m.shg.tw/117507/
For the convenience of reading next time, you can click "Favorite" below to record this (Chapter 774 Pure Passers-by; everyone, please be patient) reading record, and you can see it next time you open the bookshelf!
If you like "My Return to Life", please recommend this book to your friends (QQ, blog, WeChat, etc.), thank you for your support! ! (www.shg.tw)