Chapter 640 Consultation
Song Yuanchao was a man who had experienced the times. Not to mention the extremely advanced personal computers that would become available decades later, he had even used smartphones. How could he look down upon Wang An's word processor?
Of course, he would not say these words to Ying Anlun. He just told Ying Anlun that he asked about electronics and computers not to buy these products, but to ask Ying Anlun if he had any channels in this regard and to find some more suitable engineers and software developers in this area.
"Want technical personnel?" Ying Anlun was very surprised. He never thought that Song Yuanchao would actually make this request. Could it be that Song Yuanchao was planning to enter the computer industry?
But when he was investigating Song Yuanchao before, he didn't find that Song Yuanchao owned such an industry. In addition to the Sit Company, Song Yuanchao was also the boss of Xiangjiang Shenghua, and the main pillar industry of Xiangjiang Shenghua was the clothing industry. In addition, it was also involved in some real estate industry.
Ying Anlun's information was out of date. He did not know that Song Yuanchao had established Shenghua Telecom in Hong Kong, nor did he know that Shenghua Telecom had its own electronics factory in Pengcheng and had developed a small-scale programmable switching system. Not long ago, the upgraded version of the programmable switching system had also been designed and was undergoing final testing.
Program-controlled switching system, the term "program-controlled" comes first, as the name suggests, it means to use computer program control to replace the previous old-fashioned switches, so as to meet the needs of telephone switching.
From this point of view, program-controlled switching is theoretically interoperable with computers, and there are many common parts between them. Moreover, with the continuous development of computer industry technology, the application of computers in many fields is gradually increasing. In the future, a program-controlled switching system will actually be a computer dedicated to telephone switching. It is for this reason that Song Yuanchao asked Ying Anlun.
In addition, Shenghua Telecom is currently developing its own pager. The principle of the pager is not difficult. This kind of thing has been popular in foreign countries for many years. The difficulty lies in the design of the Chinese character display and the built-in program. In Song Yuanchao's plan, Shenghua Telecom's main business in the future will not only be in programmable switches and pagers, but also other related communication products, and even electronic products, including computer products. Song Yuanchao's plan is all within Song Yuanchao's plan.
At present, there are not many relevant technical personnel in China. Although from the perspective of high-end supercomputers, China's computer level is actually very high. For example, the national computer research institute and other related departments have reached the world's first-class advanced level in supercomputer development and technology itself.
Last year, my country successfully developed the Galaxy computer, which has a computing power of over 100 million calculations per second, ranking among the top in the world.
But the problem is that those researchers are elites drawn from various research institutes and departments across the country. The level of these people is naturally quite outstanding, and their abilities are absolutely no problem. They are the best among professionals in the same industry all over the world.
These people are all serving the country. How could Song Yuanchao own a foreign-funded enterprise in Hong Kong? In addition, the current social atmosphere and people's simple thinking, scientific researchers are still very pure, and the concept of serving the motherland is deeply rooted in their hearts. Song Yuanchao cannot be moved by treatment.
Song Yuanchao has been paying close attention to the situation at Shenghua Telecom, but with the subsequent development of the programmable switching system, the lack of technical strength has gradually been exposed.
In addition, there is a problem that technical personnel are somewhat out of touch with the international community in terms of information and ideas. In view of the current actual situation, Song Yuanchao must introduce higher and better technical forces as soon as possible to change this situation.
It is very difficult to attract talents from China, and Song Yuanchao has been doing this, but with little effect. Perhaps in a dozen years, when the younger generation grows up, this situation will gradually change, but Song Yuanchao simply cannot wait that long. The development of Shenghua Telecom is imminent. If it cannot come up with subsequent products as soon as possible and only relies on the current small program-controlled switches to conquer the world, then Shenghua will only reap the benefits for two or three years at most, and will have no future.
Song Yuanchao briefly explained his requirements, and Ying Anlun was also very interested despite his surprise.
He thought for a moment and said to Song Yuanchao frankly: "I can ask about this, but as far as I know, talents in this field are also in high demand in the United States. Many companies offer very good remuneration conditions to these talents. And there is another important issue, that is, the current views of Americans, even Chinese, on the mainland..."
Ying Anlun didn't say the rest of the words directly, but Song Yuanchao understood what he meant.
"I have considered these issues. As for the salary, it is very simple. As long as they are talented and have the corresponding ability, I can also offer them the same salary conditions. In addition, they do not need to come to the mainland to work, which can dispel some of their concerns. What do you think?"
"Do you plan to set up the company in Hong Kong or the United States?" Ying Anlun thought for a moment and asked.
"It's all right. I can set up a laboratory in Hong Kong, or I can directly set up the company in the United States if necessary."
Ying Anlun thought for a moment and asked, "Yuan Chao, you don't really want to enter the computer industry, do you? This industry is not easy to do."
"Haha, not directly in the computer industry. Don't worry, I'm not arrogant enough to compete with those American computer companies. To tell you the truth, Shenghua Group established a Shenghua Telecommunications Company last year and also established a Shenghua Electronics Factory in Pengcheng. Currently, it mainly develops program-controlled switches and other telecommunications products."
"I don't know if you are familiar with this type of product, but it doesn't matter if you are not familiar with it. The program-controlled exchange is actually an upgraded product of the old test exchange using the computer model. This technology is very mature abroad , but it is still relatively backward in China. Shenghua Telecom has made the first small program-controlled exchange in China and put it into production and practical use. Subsequent research and development requires higher technology and relevant technicians. In addition, similar technology is also needed in other telecommunications equipment. This is why I urgently need such talents."
"Programmable switching system?" Ying Anlun asked in surprise. Although he was not an expert in this field, he had come into contact with it a few times in his daily life. He was surprised by Song Yuanchao's cross-industry development, from the clothing industry and fast-moving consumer goods industry to the electronics and computer industry directly. This span was too big.
Take Ying Anlun himself for example, he ended the Ying family's restaurant chain and established a new company, switching to the business of agricultural products and raw materials.
From a certain perspective, these are different companies and different industries, but from another perspective, Ying Anlun is actually still working in the food industry, but he has shifted from catering to the supply of raw materials and auxiliary materials. There is still a connection between the two.
But Song Yuanchao's career path is completely different, just like an excellent tailor suddenly changes his career to become an electrician. There is no connection between the two.
Ying Anlun didn't say anything for a while. He sat there thinking quietly, as if he was digesting what Song Yuanchao had just said.
As a top student who graduated from an Ivy League university, Ying Anlun is not an ordinary businessman. He pays attention to the rapid development of science and technology. He also has classmates who study electronics and computers in college. Although they are not in the same industry, he has learned a lot of information in this area through them.
Ying Anlun's company has developed well, especially in recent years, the development has exceeded the original expectations. If it can form a supply and marketing alliance with Si Te Company, it will be very beneficial for the further development of Ying Anlun's company.
But in reality, Ying Anlun's company is a traditional company, not a high-tech company.
One advantage of traditional companies is that they are relatively stable and their earnings are relatively stable.
Moreover, in the agricultural products industry, a company's vitality is very long-lasting. As long as it operates step by step and reaches a certain scale, the company can continue to develop for decades or even longer.
But traditional companies also have disadvantages, that is, the accumulation and development of these companies cannot be as rapid as high-tech companies. Unless Ying Anlun takes advantage of the development of the mainland to open up a new market and promote the leap of the company, this is why Ying Anlun talked about this with Song Yuanchao today.
Ying Anlun understood this principle very well, and of course he envied the success of high-tech companies such as Wang Laboratories.
Unfortunately, Ying Anlun is not professional in this area and does not have such channels, so although he is envious, he has never thought about switching to this industry.
Now Song Yuanchao suddenly opened a window in front of him, allowing him to see a market he had never expected, and Ying Anlun was immediately attracted.
Ying Anlun has a very keen business sense. If this project is really successful as Song Yuanchao said, it will be very promising.
"I understand. I will pay attention to this matter, but I have to wait until I return to the United States to ask you about it. This will take some time."
"No problem, thank you. Now... I'll wait for your good news?"
“Haha, OK!”
The two smiled at each other, and then started talking about other things. After chatting for a while, seeing that it was almost time, Song Yuanchao and Ying Anlun got up and went back upstairs. After dinner, Ying Anlun returned to his room and sat on the sofa, thinking about what Song Yuanchao had said before, and he actually felt a little annoyed.
Around ten o'clock in the evening, Ying Anlun seemed to have figured it out. He picked up the phone and made an international call. The call was quickly connected and a familiar voice came from the other end of the line.
"I'm Anlun!" Ying Anlun said to the person on the other end of the phone.
"An Lun, you haven't contacted me for a long time. What's the matter? Are you in New York? I heard that you are engaged in agricultural products now, and you are doing very well?" The person on the other end of the phone asked with a smile.
"No, I'm in China," Ying Anlun replied.
"Oh my God, why did you suddenly go to China? Are you in big trouble in China? Are you calling me for help? I 'm not , man. I'm just an electronic engineer. I can't help you. At most I can help you call the CIA." The person on the other end of the phone exclaimed exaggeratedly.
Ying Anlun smiled, then said seriously: “Don’t joke, I’m doing well in China. Listen, George, I have something to ask you. I remember you went to Motorola after graduation?”
"Yes, but that's all in the past. I resigned from the damn Motorola two years ago. Capitalists are all vampires! Especially Motorola! Otherwise, why would I be in New York?" George seemed to have a deep grudge against Motorola and said so on the phone.
"It doesn't matter. I just want to consult you on some professional issues."
"Hahaha, of course no problem, but Anlun, consultation does cost money, and knowledge is priceless. I wonder how much you are willing to pay for the consultation?"
"It depends on the results of the consultation. Of course, if the results satisfy me, I will also satisfy you with the fees. What do you think?"
"OK!" George's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, and then he asked seriously: "Then can you tell me what you want to consult? Dear boss, your humble servant George is at your service at any time."
"It's like this..." Ying Anlun smiled and then started to talk on the phone. George on the other end of the phone listened carefully. As Ying Anlun talked, George's originally relaxed expression gradually became solemn...
