"Lopp, last month, Nokia's global mobile phone sales fell again. Don't you have any countermeasures?"
"Mr. Chairman, we have done our research. Last month, thousands of mobile phone brands emerged worldwide. They stole our mid-range and low-end mobile phone market by plagiarizing at low prices. We found that Huanyu Technologies is behind this. "
"Lopp, I don't want to hear this. You have to know that Su Li resigned because he lost the China market. As for you, I don't want you to lose the global market because of your appointment. "
"Mr. Chairman, we have come up with a strategy."
Nokia's board of directors. Lopp knew that the chairman was pressuring him.
Although he was Nokia's CEO, a CEO was just an employee.
If he did well, he could continue to work at Nokia. If not, his fate would be the same as Su Li's. He would be chased out by Nokia.
Of course, he also felt the pressure.
Although Su Li was chased out, Lopp was very happy.
However, Nokia's current situation was giving him a headache.
"Oh, tell me about your strategy."
"In the future, we will reduce our smartphone R&D and focus on stabilizing our traditional mobile phone market."
"Lopp, do you mean that we are not going to make smartphones anymore?"
"We have to do it, but our main focus is still on the traditional mobile phone market. I have a set of data here. Based on the global sales, the global mobile phone market is still dominated by traditional mobile phones. Although he is being pressured by smartphones, this is also related to our change of strategy. If Nokia does not enter the smartphone market, I believe that smartphones will not be able to develop at such a high speed. On the contrary, if we focus on traditional mobile phones, we might be able to suppress the smartphone market share. After all, we have done a survey. 70% of consumers think that they are not interested in smartphones and are not used to it. They don't know how to operate it … "
He took out the data one by one.
This was Lopp's large-scale data survey during this period.
Through this data investigation, Lop's confidence was boosted.
He believed.
Smartphones might not be the future of mobile phones.
The smartphones that were so popular now might be short-lived.
In that case …
The most important thing now was that they would not be involved in the smartphone market.
The other thing was that they had to use their most advanced technology to compete with smartphones.
"Looks good."
The chairman nodded. However, he still said, "Lopp, although your strategy seems feasible, I can only give you one year. You have to know that although I am the Chairman, I have to be responsible to the other directors and Nokia shareholders. "
"Mr. Chairman, one year is enough."
Lopp gritted his teeth.
Although Lope wasn't too confident in a year's time.
However, it was hard to back down now, so he could only agree.
Besides, what else could he do if he didn't agree?
This was the only way for Nokia to break out of the encirclement.
…
"Bill, Samsung's market share fell by 30% last month."
"It's because of those knockoff phones?"
"Yes.
Microsoft Headquarters.
CEO Steve handed Bill a data report.
Bill could not help but exclaim.
Last month, the knockoff phones around the world suddenly became a whirlwind and became popular all over the world.
Not only did the knockoff phones become the focus of the world's attention, but at the same time, a series of mobile phone manufacturers around the world were also suppressed by the knockoff phones.
For example, Samsung, one of the top brands in the world, suffered a huge loss.
"Bill, I think this is a huge opportunity for us."
"What do you mean?"
"I think we can talk to Samsung about our Windows Mobile system."
"Steve, Samsung rejected us last time. They want to develop their own system."
"Yes, they rejected us last time. But look at their performance recently. If their system was good, their market share would not have fallen so much."
"But this is not just a system problem. It also includes the hardware and ecology."
"Theoretically, yes. But if we can make up for the system's shortcomings, it will also be beneficial to Samsung's market share. Also, if we are talking about ecology, only Microsoft can compete with Huanyu Technologies in this world. "
"Steve, this is a good idea."
Bill praised his good classmate and then said, "Steve, from the looks of it, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip to Samsung."
After that, Bill said, "Oh yes, other than Samsung, Sony, Motorola … we can go to these companies again."
Whether they succeed or not, this was a huge opportunity for Microsoft.
As long as a series of mobile phone manufacturers were willing to use Microsoft's mobile operating system, Bill had absolute confidence that they could defeat Huanyu Technologies.
Yes.
In the past, Windows defeated IBM and Apple in this way.
They had ample experience.
However …
Experience was indeed very precious at times, but at other times, experience would often hold you back.
When Nokia and Microsoft started their operations, Huanyu Technologies was the first to receive the news.
"Boss Chen, I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
"The good news first."
"The good news is that Nokia has suspended the launch of their Nokia 1S."
"Eh?"
Chen Yu was puzzled. "Why?"
"I don't know for now. However, according to the industry analysis, one is that their 1S can't compete with our upgraded version of Super Pear. The other is that they might have changed their strategy. "
"What do you mean?"
"There is news that Nokia may focus on traditional mobile phones and will not launch smartphones in the future."
"Is the news confirmed?"
"There is no way to confirm it for now. But from the recent data of Nokia's parts purchases, it should be close to the truth."
As he spoke, Zhang Jianming took out the data of Nokia's recent parts purchases.
Ordinary people would not be able to tell anything from this data.
But for professionals, these parts reflected the change in Nokia's strategy.
From these parts, Nokia's purchase of traditional mobile phone parts had increased by 30%.
Under normal circumstances, this would not be possible.
Because based on Nokia's current sales, their market share had been declining.
It was impossible for them to increase their purchase so much all of a sudden.
The only explanation for this was that their strategy had changed.
They wanted to compete with Huanyu Technologies in the traditional mobile phone market.
Traditional mobile phones and smartphones did not seem to be competing in the same category.
But …
That was not the case.
The world's population had not changed much. The sales of mobile phones in the entire market had maintained a relatively constant number.
If more smartphones were sold, the sales of traditional mobile phones would decrease.
If the sales of traditional mobile phones increased, the sales of smartphones would definitely be suppressed.
"That's great."
Chen Yu stood up excitedly.
This was simply great news.
Previously, Chen Yu had been having a headache. Why would Nokia compete with him in the smartphone market?
Based on what he had seen in his previous life, wasn't this guy slow to react and unwilling to release a smartphone?
Now …
Chen Yu's wish had finally come true.
In the smartphone market, Huanyu Technologies had beaten Nokia to a pulp.
Hence …
Nokia finally understood that their greatest advantage was not in smartphones, but in traditional mobile phones.
However …
Nokia might not understand.
When they started to implement this strategy, it basically laid the foundation for Nokia's bankruptcy.
"What's the other bad news?"
"The bad news is that Samsung has joined the Microsoft Windows Mobile phone system camp."
"Eh?"
Chen Yu was also somewhat surprised. "Why would Samsung join the Windows Mobile phone system camp?"
"I guess it's similar to Nokia's idea. Nokia does not want to compete with us in the smartphone market but Samsung does not want to give up. Therefore, they want to find a stronger ally. Moreover, not only Samsung, but also Sony, Motorola, Ericsson. According to the news, all of them may join the Microsoft Windows Mobile camp. "
"It seems that Microsoft's ability to persuade others is not bad."
Chen Yu said with a smile.
"Boss Chen, Microsoft has their Windows. Now that they have fully launched the Windows Mobile phone system, they have the support of other mobile phone manufacturers. If this is the case, it will be a big blow to our Huanyu system. "
"Is that so?"
Chen Yu did not deny it.
Then he said, "Brother Jian, I think that the two pieces of news you have told me today are both good news."
"Both are good news?"
Zhang Jianming was stunned.
The news from Nokia was good news but from Microsoft, it was obviously bad news for Huanyu Technologies.
"Brother Jian, don't worry."
Chen Yu poured a cup of tea for Zhang Jianming and said, "Smartphones are a brand new product and also a brand new market. Nokia did not even understand what a smartphone is. Do you think they can understand Microsoft, who does not make phones? "
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PS: The first day of March, begging for monthly votes. Brothers, since Big White dares to shamelessly ask for monthly votes, it will definitely update a lot. Let's guess, how many chapters will Big White update today?
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