Vol 6 Chapter 858: Gao Fengliang

The promises of people like Ballmer may be very valuable or worthless. The key depends on who they promised.

At their level, perhaps the promise to the public, that is, the promise to a group of people, is not very effective. Of course, at that time, their promises are often rather empty.

Standing on the side of the requester, you will feel that his promise covers your request, but from the perspective of the promiser, it is completely different. Please, in the words, I have clearly set so many preconditions. All right.

This is very similar to when you are forced by the bank to manage your wealth, you will generally only be impressed with the highest rate of return they promised, and have a deep longing for it, and subconsciously will not think about the lowest return-that is very likely It's good to be able to save money.

The underlying reasons for this can be said to be the same.

The people who advised Ballmer are actually very clear that they have no binding force on Ballmer, just like when we buy money in a bank, to put it bluntly, a banker is not even a VIP user of the bank, but only obediently picks up the number and queues Ordinary people, how many choices do you have?

But Ballmer is not very formal as it is now, and personal commitment to the individual will be more reliable.

Considering that the person he promised is Feng Yiping, the effect of this promise is even more reassuring.

Of course, if Ballmer happened to step down when Android acquired Motorola, it would be a different matter, but everyone knows that this is impossible.

Feng Yiping was a little proud, and a little relieved, and put the phone around, "Microsoft has done what it wants. This means that I have acquired Motorola for us, eliminating the two most powerful potential competitors."

"It also means that our business in North America has finally had no obvious shortcomings since then,"

Android, of course, is the most important part of their North American business, and it can be said that it is also one of the pillars.

The patent dilemma that began to appear at the end of last year is a hidden worry and an important constraint for the smooth development of Android. The successful acquisition of an established mobile communications giant like Motorola can not solve all the problems, but it allows Android to have enough toss and turn. capital.

The acquisition of Motorola's biggest rival happens to have trouble with Android in terms of patents, and hopes to further expand its patent pool, so as to be able to initiate patent litigation against Android more freely-mainly Microsoft and Apple.

It has been guaranteed by Apple Cook before, and now it has been guaranteed by Microsoft Ballmer. These two are the most powerful and at the same time superior in strength, so the exit of the company that may cause the greatest resistance is naturally for the smooth acquisition of Android Motorola, paved the way.

And Intel's commitment will also help Android acquire other sporadic patents in the future, similar to the batch of patents they acquired from IBM.

"I've solved the biggest problem for you," Feng Yiping looked at Meyer, "So, how do you thank me?"

"Isn't this your company?" Meyer immediately challenged Feng Yiping, but then laughed, "You hope, how can I thank you?"

This guy is right, he will be less and less involved in the specific management, so this problem can really be said to be his own problem.

Feng Yiping took a look at her, "I hope you can wear a suit and skirt, with black stockings, and..."

As a person who spends a lot of money on fashion, dull suits and skirts have never been on Mayer's shopping list.

What she likes is always shiny, eye-catching fashion.

Just like today, she is wearing a blue satin dress embroidered with green leaves and red flowers-she has a fascination with embroidering all kinds of flowers on her clothes. Fortunately, her fashions are from famous designers. , The overall effect is not at all tacky, but it looks expensive and energetic.

On the waist of the skirt, there is also a wide belt with strong decoration and jewels-this intuitively emphasizes the nobleness.

If it’s an employee, of course it’s a bit too grand to dress like this, but no matter at Google or NEXTDOOR, since she was known, she has not been an ordinary employee, but the company’s executives and facade, so there are enough reasons. Come to work in the company dressed like a banquet.

"Isn't it, the skirt shouldn't be longer than the hips, and it's better to wear glasses?" Mayer asked.

Yo, know what to do, old iron.

"Glasses, you can have them, the skirt is too short, it will not match the set scene,"

Which serious company employee would wear such a short skirt to go to work?

"But I would love to be at other times..."

Seeing the sneer on Mayer’s face, Feng Yiping immediately shut up and picked up the phone again, “I forgot. It’s better to call Cook and work. It’s working time.”

Meyer watched her walk to the window, with her back to herself, her mouth cocked...

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At the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Cook, who was answering the phone, looked at the caller ID on the phone and frowned, "We can authorize them in the future, but the bottom line is that we must ensure that we get Nortel LTE-related patents. Full ownership, and other patents,"

"For this, we can share up to three-quarters of the auction price,"

Jeff Williams knows that Cook's so-called "other patents" mainly refers to the package of patents that can be used to combat Android.

"That is, if the final price is 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, then can we afford 3 billion U.S. dollars?" He asked clearly.

"Yes." Cook replied affirmatively.

"Okay, I am confident to reach an agreement with BlackBerry soon,"

After all, the alliance with the BlackBerry Alliance is a bit rushed. In some aspects, mainly the allocation of patents, there is no agreement yet.

However, with Cook's promise to undertake three-quarters of the guarantee, he believes that it is not difficult to reach a consensus with them.

"Pay close attention to Cummins' movement," Cook said hurriedly.

Because it was Feng Yiping, it was always difficult for him to rest assured before everything was settled.

Putting down the phone, he immediately picked up the phone, "Feng,"

"Tim," Feng Yiping said in a low voice, "4.5 billion dollars, you are really determined!"

"Feng, you know, we urgently need this batch of patents," Cook said, considering it.

What do you mean by that?

Do you want to give up?

"4.5 billion U.S. dollars," Feng Yiping mumbled again, even the tone of voice indignant and incomprehensible.

Cook listened quietly, why are we not allowed to spend our own money?

Some noise came from Feng Yiping, and Cook seemed to be able to hear his struggle from any noise.

Are you going to continue to raise the price or choose to give up?

"I just exchanged opinions with Ballmer," Feng Yiping's words greatly mobilized Cook's attention.

6000 patents, 4.5 billion US dollars, frankly speaking, it is difficult for them to pay a higher price~www.wuxiaspot.com~We understand Apple’s urgency for this batch of patents,"

"Thank you," Cook said, "but we welcome you to continue to bid,"

He doesn't want his victory, it sounds like it was made by Android and Microsoft.

"Oh," Feng Yiping sighed, "The price is high enough, and we don't want it. You will eventually spend 5 billion U.S. dollars to achieve your goal."

"This is also bad for the entire market," Feng Yiping said. "So, I will notify Cummins soon, let him inform Nortel, we choose to give up,"

Cook couldn't help holding onto the table tightly, and said faintly, "Thank you,"

"You're welcome, this is the result of your excellent operations. If you get the BlackBerry, you can greatly guarantee your success," Feng Yiping looked somewhat uninterested in making a move.

"Congratulations in advance!"

This is quite sincere.

Cook thanked this time with emotion, "Thank you,"

Not easy, this is really a victory over Feng Yiping!

When he heard over there saying, "So, that's it," he thought it would end the call. Who knows, Feng Yiping said again, "I hope we can buy Motorola next, and it will be as smooth as you. "

Cook does not doubt that he has him at this time, "Will Feng, as I said last time, Apple firmly supports your acquisition of Motorola. I think other possible opponents will definitely not be your obstacles."

"I hope so," Feng Yiping said lightly.

Now, it's really stable!

Meyer admired and was speechless. Obviously, on the day the auction started, you had the intention to give up. As a result, you were again aggrieved to let Microsoft, Apple, and Intel accept your favor. Really deserves to be the richest man...