Rebirth of the Strongest Tycoon

On May 8, a news appeared in major newspapers in the United States, causing huge public attention.

It was the lawsuit between Turner Broadcasting and the FCC that finally ended. The court ruled in favor of Turner Broadcasting, and the FCC could not prevent Turner Broadcasting from using satellites to open a television network.

Ted Turner, who bet everything on the boat, has won a phased victory. Coupled with the capital of Xia Yu and the assistance of Jiuding News Agency, Ted Turner's wireless news network plan will be smooth.

Next, it's up to Ted Turner to implement it.

Xia Yu made a special call to Ted Turner to congratulate him.

...

The next day, Xia Yu came to Seattle Computer Products again and held the first formal high-level meeting.

In the conference room, Xia Yu's eyes swept across the faces of everyone. Xia Yu was satisfied with the full mental state of everyone. He said aloud: "Everyone is here, then we will have a meeting now."

"In the past few days, I have also learned about the company's business, and it can be said that it is developing well."

Hearing this, many high-level executives couldn't help but smile.

But then, Xia Yu's words froze as soon as they transferred their smiles, and Xia Yu said: "But these businesses, our company has not done very prominently, even the best ones have not been absolutely perfect. There is still competition.”

"More importantly, the software business of large computers and small computers has a small market capacity and slow market growth. Even if our company has achieved an absolute advantage in these businesses, the company's revenue will only increase by two or three. times, and it will take more than three years, which is the best judgment I can expect.”

In fact, what Xia Yu said is rather euphemistic. The software market is strong like clouds. More importantly, whether or not it can win the business is often not determined by how good the product is.

The current leader in the large computer market is IBM, and the current leader in the small computer market is American Digital Equipment Corporation. These two companies can be said to dominate their respective fields, although there are still competitors, such as Texas Instruments, but the gap Still bigger.

At this time, the software adaptation of each computer is also different. Some software companies have already deeply cultivated, and it is several times or even ten times more difficult to grab the software business than in the initial competition.

In order to stabilize product performance, computer production companies will not easily change partners. Even if they want to change software, they will be cautious. This will take a long time. During this time period, the original market occupants will never sit still.

Seeing the contemplative or solemn expressions on everyone's face, Xia Yu continued: "The market for large computers and small computers has been stabilized, and the pattern is basically set, but now there is a bigger market, that is the microcomputer market, which is A market that has yet to compete for a winner.”

"In the future, all of the company's business will focus on small computers, and develop various software suitable for small computers."

Just then, a subordinate raised his hand, Xia Yu stopped speaking, nodded slightly and said, "Dixie, what's the problem with you?"

Dixie said bluntly: "President, I have a question. At present, among the company's business, the large computer software business accounts for more than 55%, the small computer software business accounts for 50%, and the microcomputer software business accounts for 50%. Less than five percent."

"And according to this year's ACM survey, the market size of minicomputers is only about five percent of that of mainframes."

"The most prominent among them is Apple, which almost occupies the market, but Apple will develop its own software, and this part of the market will be digested by themselves, leaving us a smaller market."

"According to the current market situation, our company will directly position the microcomputer software market in the first place, and the resources will be tilted on a large scale. Will it be too radical?"

Dixie's words speak to the hearts of many,

They all looked at Xia Yu.

Dixie would have such a view, he can only say that he underestimated the microcomputer market, but Xia Yu expressed his understanding.

At this time, although Apple II has caused a great sensation, at present, everyone's concept is still, microcomputers are tools, not every family needs.

It can be said that although institutions, media, or practitioners overestimate the market of microcomputers as much as possible, it is impossible for people who have not seen future generations to know that microcomputers are the things that change the world.

If everyone present had this pattern, then everyone would be willing to throw away the current market and go all out to attack the microcomputer software market.

It's a pity that Xia Yu couldn't say these things.

He smiled slightly and said, "Dixie, and you guys, don't focus on Apple, yes, Apple has taken the lead in the microcomputer market, but it's not absolute."

"IBM was slow to respond, and inadvertently let the American Digital Equipment Company rushed out and became the giant of small computers, and now it is even eroding the market of mainframe computers in turn."

"But since this kind of thing happened once, it won't happen a second time, otherwise IBM wouldn't be able to explain it to all investors."

"If IBM were to go down and attack the microcomputer market, do you think Apple would be able to stand it?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone subconsciously shook their heads.

Joke, only practitioners know the horror of IBM, which has dominated the computer market for decades. Since the invention of the computer, it has been the hegemon so far, even if the American Digital Equipment Corporation and Texas Instruments are eyeing it, Still did not overturn the domination of IBM.

When the minicomputer appeared, IBM was late in its response, but it still managed to break out of the siege by relying on its strength, and now it is the second strongest player in minicomputers.

If IBM ends up competing in the microcomputer market, it will be difficult for Apple to maintain its current advantage. IBM's 60 or 70-year heritage is not a joke.

IBM's relationship with major suppliers and its ability to reduce costs far exceed Apple's.

Not to mention in the international arena, IBM's international channels can easily overwhelm all competitors of Apple and small computers, and they can occupy all the international market before they leave the US market.

Dixie thought for a moment, and then asked: "President, your assumption is reasonable, but I still have a question, how do you determine when IBM will enter the field of microcomputers? What are the standards for IBM's microcomputers? Woolen cloth?"

This issue is of concern to all.

Many people are watching the actions of IBM, American Digital Equipment and Texas Instruments, but there is no news so far.

If it is now rumored that IBM will enter the microcomputer market, they will definitely adjust the company's strategy immediately, prepare for the subsequent competition, and find a way to take the lead.

It's a pity that IBM's "chess" plan is very strict, and it has only been started for less than a month. Now there is no news leaked, and it is normal for Dixie and others to not know.

In the eyes of everyone looking forward and searching, Xia Yu's face was straight, his eyes swept across everyone's faces like a knife, and he said in a deep voice, "You can listen to what I say next, and it is forbidden to publicize it, understand?"

Everyone's faces became serious in an instant, and their hearts became more and more expectant.

Seeing that everyone was listening, Xia Yucai said slowly: "If you have paid attention, you should know that Polaris Capital is now a major shareholder of IBM, and I happen to be the new director of IBM."

"Need to say more?"

Andy Ross, Dixie and others all understood Xia Yu's subconscious meaning, their faces were full of surprises, and they shook their heads one after another and said, "No need."

"Dixie, do you have any questions?" Xia Yu asked Dixie with a smile.

Dixie smiled a little embarrassedly, then shook his head quickly and said, "President, I have no opinion, I will follow your arrangement completely."

Xia Yu smiled and nodded, then looked at the others: "How about you?"

"President, I have no opinion, I will follow your arrangement."

...

Seeing that everyone's opinions were unified, Xia Yu nodded with satisfaction and said again: "Very good, then the microcomputer software business is listed as the most important project of the company."

"The two businesses of the current microcomputer software can continue to be done, but our main manpower will be transferred to form a department, and there is only one development project, that is the operating system of the microcomputer!"

PS: The time is urgent, I can’t find the typo in time, and I will modify it later. Please also ask Haihan to ask for a recommended monthly ticket by the way! next chapter later

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