Chapter 321 Refusal to admit

Author: quiet thoughts

Chapter 321 Refusal to admit

IBM asked for the mainframe and personal computer microcomputer from Chu Yueli to review the design.

The so-called inspection means that all future Yueli models must be reviewed by IBM before they can be approved for sale.

Not to mention that such an inspection is discriminatory and insulting, but Yue Li did it himself.

But such inspections include both software and hardware, from chip architecture, motherboard design, component layout, to the underlying code of product adaptation software, all need to be reviewed by IBM.

What does that mean? It means that all of Yueli's core secrets have been disclosed to IBM.

If this is not the case, it is very likely that there are some trade secrets at all, and the technology of pressing the bottom of the box will be seen by the wrong party.

Now Fujitsu has stated that IBM may also have allowed it to perform such operations.

If it is not a compatible machine from Fujitsu, then Hongchuan Kaede has nothing to do with it, and it has nothing to do with him.

But if not a personal computer

"Matsuka-san, do I know what it will mean if IBM does the same thing to Fujitsu?"

Hongchuan Feng's face showed a warning look, unprecedentedly serious.

"Benikawa-san, Fujitsu certainly knows what that means, and Bu Nao has not heard of it at the moment.

Moreover, their senior management is also trying their best to mediate this matter, so please don’t be nervous.”

Matsuka Moriyoshi didn't know how that matter would go. After all, it had just happened, and many unknown consequences were brewing.

However, his comfort did not reassure Hongchuan Feng at all. That kind of thing should never be taken carelessly.

"If IBM also errs in Fujitsu's review, it will mean that all Fujitsu's previous investment in mainframes will be in vain.

Don’t forget that our first competitor in compatible computers is IBM. I’m sure Matsuka-san also knows the consequences of being wrongly informed about technical details.”

Matsuka Motyoshi's face looked a little ugly, why didn't he understand the point of blushing?

But that time, there was an American father supporting IBM. He was afraid that Yue Li and Fujitsu would surrender on their own, and that the Neon government would kneel down first.

If that's not the case, Fujitsu can't do it no matter how tough it is, unless it doesn't plan to do that business anymore.

As if he was afraid that Matsuka Moriyi would not know the consequences, Benikawa Kaede analyzed the impact in detail for him.

"After IBM sees all of Fujitsu's technology, the best outcome is for Fujitsu to focus on the compatible computer business and follow IBM to gain some remaining market share.

Even then, a large amount of licensing fees for various technologies are required to be paid every year.

As for the worst-case scenario," Hongchuan Kaede glanced at Matsuka Moriyoshi, "then Fujitsu's future in information technology will never recover and completely fall into the dust."

Matsuka Moichi stared with a pair of eyes, his expression seemed to be unwilling.

"Others, but if IBM wants to review Fujitsu PCs.

Tell him whether SIC is an independent chip design company with its own technology patents.

Their chip architecture focuses on the personal computer field. If IBM wants to communicate with SIC in this regard, they welcome it!"

What kind of bullshit censorship? Those foreign devils are used to showing off their power. Do you really think that they can take advantage of everyone by relying on the so-called espionage case?

IBM's review of Yueli is not Yueli's own problem. Since I have the courage to do it, I have to be prepared to be beaten if I fail.

As for IBM wanting to take this opportunity to defeat other copycat manufacturers, it is understandable.

But if you stretch your legs too long and ask too much, it would be too arrogant.

If it dares to take advantage of SIC, Hongchuan Feng will not give him a good look.

That case is clearly not about the mainframe business, so insisting that it involves personal computers will not convince the public.

Hong Chuanfeng believed that IBM would not make such an unreasonable request.

Because it itself is currently under antitrust investigation in the United States, the cause is not the mainframe.

That kind of server-type equipment is very closed from hardware to software.

That also means that everything about mainframes depends on IBM.

Everything from data interfaces to chips, software, etc. are all IBM products, and other hardware manufacturers can't get enough of them.

But it happens that it occupies more than 70% of the mainframe market share worldwide.

However, in the United States, IBM was sued in court by its competition.

The reason for the lawsuit is monopoly, and the investigation has been going on for a long time.

Is that why in the past two years, neon manufacturers such as Tsukidachi and Fujitsu gradually encroached on IBM's market, but the wrong side did not have a large-scale counterattack.

If we fight back, IBM is the only one left in the world. Doesn't that make the accusation of monopoly true?

But whether the recent incident in Yueli has given IBM a chance to breathe, Hongchuan Maple speculates that the party will use this incident to get the U.S. Department of Justice to drop its antitrust investigation against IBM.

If IBM really has that kind of thinking, it will definitely not expand its accountability without reason. It would be the wisest choice for it to just accept the situation as soon as possible.

But Hongchuan Feng was worried about the people at Fujitsu, fearing that he would kneel first if their knees weakened.

"Matsuka-san please help me no matter what, Fujitsu has nothing to do with that commercial espionage case!"

Hongchuan Kaede looked steadily at Moriichi Matsuka, who was still immersed in the fantasy of being humiliated by IBM.

The latter reacted instantly, "Yes, Fujitsu, Tsukidachi, and Mitsubishi are not familiar with each other, and they have nothing to do with that matter."

Is that true? After all, according to the illusory classification of group learning, Fujitsu's goal is not IBM.

As for Tsukidachi and the others' shady operations, Fujitsu had no involvement at all, and no matter how the case was tried, they would not be involved.

It's a little troublesome at best, because some of Fujitsu's software refers to IBM's designs.

If the wrong party wants to be held accountable, the worst case scenario is that the infringement will be denied, and the worst case scenario will end with a misfortune.

It seemed that Matsuka Moriichi, who was thinking clearly, was slowly relieved. He was also frightened when he saw the news so early in the morning.

Looking back now, it seems that things were not as serious as I thought.

"Don't worry, Benikawa-san, Fujitsu knows how to handle that matter."

As his thoughts became clearer, Moriichi Matsuka gradually regained his former composure.

Alas, I should do less copying them from now on.

Otherwise, if there is another espionage case, I might even want to step on a sewing machine.

"Matsuka-san, after that incident, didn't Mr. Kato think about the future of the computer business?"

"Huh?" Moriichi Matsuka, who was still thinking about the impact of the Tsukidate spy case, looked at Hongkawa Kaede with some confusion.

What does that mean? Will there be any changes in the future of the computer business?

Seeing that he didn't understand why, Hongchuan Feng further reminded him.

"Does Matsuka-san think the mainframe business will continue to expand in the future?"

"Does Hongchuan-san mean that the future of mainframe computers is not as optimistic as you think?"

Matsuka Moriyoshi was surprised that Hongkawa Kaede would have such a view. He wondered whether most business clubs at this time were using mainframes as the mainstream.

After all, mainframes have stronger computing power and can meet more data processing needs.

Moreover, for a club with a large number of people, a mainframe is more cost-effective, and there is no problem if multiple people share a server.

But compared to personal computers, their performance is terrible, and their prices are very, very expensive.

If you need one for a human leg, the cost will be even higher than that of a mainframe.

Therefore, in the current mainstream, especially in the office field, mainframes are still the absolute first choice.

Hong Chuanfeng doesn't know how much market share mainframes currently occupy, but he knows the future trend.

"Matsuka-san, the mainframe business will still exist in the future.

But it will inevitably develop towards a more professional field, and the one that will truly become the mainstream of office work in the future will definitely be a personal computer."

Hongchuan Kaede's tone was so sonorous and powerful that even Matsuka Moriichi couldn't help but believe it.

"What kind of advice does Hongchuan-san have? You might as well explain it in detail."

"Convenience!" Hongchuan Feng said the biggest advantage of personal computers, "It is very difficult to move a huge machine like a mainframe, but personal computers do not have that problem at all.

Matsuka-san, do you believe that in the near future, a personal computer can be carried out like a briefcase and used for work anytime and anywhere?"

"Nani?" Matsuka Michoyi's eyes widened.

He looked at his home computer, which was still somewhat bulky, and it was hard to imagine that it would become the size of a briefcase.

In fact, it won’t take long, the world’s first laptop computer will be born in a few years.

Even at the end of next year, Compaq will launch its first truly portable computer.

Just because its screen was too small, IBM has always refused to admit that it was the first laptop computer.

"That's not a big deal, but Mr. Mazuka needs to know whether the development of computers has been moving towards miniaturization."
To be continued...