Rebirth of the Cyber ​​Hegemony

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Compared with some other map navigation companies, Gaode's strength is indeed average.

"Are they trying to bargain?"

"It's possible, but they didn't say anything, and we have already quoted a very low price to them. Basically, we have no profit at this price. I just want to open the market first, and then ask for other things."

"Xiao Jun, your idea is right."

Wang Zhidong nodded: "There is no problem with the concept of occupying the market first."

But although Wang Zhidong said that the concept is fine, but when it comes to the specific operation, that is another problem.

It's not that your ideas are correct, you can Pk others'.

"Is there nothing else you can do?"

"It's not completely absent. We are preparing to cooperate with some domestic automakers to see. However, I don't think it will be useful."

"Why, domestic automakers also need navigation."

"They need it, but domestic car manufacturers are not very willing to cooperate with us. Moreover, many domestic cars are sold cheaply, but their requirements are very high. For example, BYD, they even cooperated with Philips."

"Philip's navigation is very expensive, and they are really willing."

"You ask me, who do I ask."

Obviously Xiao Jun was also depressed for a while.

Think about it, everyone is a national enterprise, and everyone helps each other.

However, these are irrational ideas.

Business competition is now globalized.

BYD also has BYD's difficulties. They are not very skilled in the car itself.

If the configuration is not higher, how can consumers pay for it.

"Old classmate, don't just listen, help me as a staff officer?"

"let me see."

Wang Zhidong touched his chin.

After a while, he said, "It's not completely impossible."

After all, it is the founder of Sina. Although Wang Zhidong is no longer in Sina, he still has vision.

Although Xiao Jun's problem is troublesome, it is not completely without a solution.

"What way, Zhidong, tell me quickly."

"Don't worry."

"How can you not be in a hurry? I'm dying of anxiety. You don't know how much money we spend on map navigation. FAW-Volkswagen knows that our map updates are slow. Damn, we also want to be fast. But The whole country is so big, not to mention the branch lines, even the main line is a terrifying amount. And every place will build roads every now and then, just updating the map is a huge sum of money.”

"So, it's still a matter of money."

"A money problem?"

"Correct."

"FAW said that your technology is average and the map update is slow, so it's just a matter of money. If you have money, can't your technology keep up?"

"Navigation technology is not difficult. There have been no fundamental changes since the 90s. Everyone's technology is similar. As for the map update, there is no technology. It only needs to send people to collect data."

"So, whether it's technology or map updates, it's all about money."

"You mean, let's raise money?"

Xiao Jun understood what Wang Zhidong meant and asked.

"Correct."

Wang Zhidong nodded: "Your map navigation is actually a bit like doing the Internet. You didn't make much money in the early stage. If you want to make money, you must seize a certain market. But with your current market share and company popularity, even if your business ability is no longer Strong, it is estimated that it will be difficult to launch. The best way is to raise funds first. After getting the money, the market will be expanded.”

"I want to raise money too."

Xiao Jun smiled bitterly: "Not many venture capital companies are interested in us."

Of course, not all venture capital firms are not interested in them.

Either the strength of some VCs is mediocre, or some VCs want to invest but want to take too many shares.

Not to mention the controlling stake, they even need more than 70% of the shares.

"It's not impossible, the problem is that you have to find the right target."

"Zhidong, what do you mean?"

"Universal Technology."

At this time, Wang Zhidong suddenly mentioned Universal Technology.

"Looking for Huanyu Technology to invest?"

"Yes. Huanyu Technology is not only an IT company, but also has a lot of moves in venture capital."

Although Wang Zhidong left Sina, he has always been concerned about Universal Technology.

Especially Chen Yu.

When Universal Technology was not large, he believed that Universal Technology must be Sina's strongest opponent.

But several years passed.

Huanyu Technology is no longer Sina's opponent.

Ok.

At this time, Sina is no longer qualified to regard Huanyu Technology as an opponent.

Wang Zhidong once thought, if he hadn't left Sina at that time, would their Sina have been overtaken by Universal Technology?

After thinking rationally for a long time, Wang Zhidong understood that even if he was still on Sina, he was useless.

"Zhidong, it seems that Huanyu Technology only invests in companies that are interested in itself."

Xiao Jun naturally knew about Huanyu Technology.

"Generally speaking, this is the case, but... what if your business happens to be needed by Huanyu Technology?"

"How do you say this?"

"Xiao Jun, do you know Super Pear?"

"Of course I know, I don't know how popular this phone is."

"Then do you know that Super Pear has a GPS positioning function?"

"It seems to be there, but I didn't buy super pears."

"I'll show you."

Wang Zhidong took out a super pear himself: "No."

"I'll go, when did you buy it?"

"Just bought it."

"It's beautiful, Huanyu Technology is really powerful."

Xiao Jun was extremely emotional.

After playing with it for a while, Xiao Jun checked the configuration of Super Lizi.

"There is GPS."

"Correct."

Wang Zhidong turned on the GPS, and then said, "Think about it, Super Pear has a GPS positioning function, do they need navigation?"

Positioning is not the same as navigation.

Positioning is just positioning, used to know where you are.

But navigation should not only let consumers know where they are, but also provide consumers with an analysis of all road sections.

"It's... hard to say."

"There must be."

Wang Zhidong said affirmatively: "Before Super Lizi, the Lizi bracelet had a GPS positioning function. At this time, this positioning function has been inherited to Super Lizi. Although it is only a positioning function now, what if it adds a navigation function."

"Zhidong, your idea is very good. However, there is a problem here. The users of mobile navigation seem to be small, and how to make money?"

"You have to ask yourself this, how do I know?"

Wang Zhidong didn't care about this: "I'm not a map maker, I just give you ideas."

"Thanks."

Xiao Jun was overjoyed.

Although Wang Zhidong didn't completely help him solve the problem, Wang Zhidong's suggestion gave him some inspiration.

Such as Universal Technology.

If they can embrace the big tree of Huanyu Technology, why should they be afraid of other navigation.

However, Xiao Jun did not contact Universal Technology immediately.

Although he felt that his classmate Wang Zhidong had a good opinion, it was not good for him to run over to find investment in Huanyu Technology.

Although Huanyu Technology is the pride of domestic national enterprises, they are not charitable companies.

As a commercial company, they have to think about their own interests.

In order to strive for the greatest benefit, Xiao Jun is going to launch the Super Pear mobile version navigation to see the effect.

Isn't their Super Pear app store available for downloading apps?

Xiao Jun is going to negotiate with Universal Technology after getting the download data from the app store.

This can be regarded as some capital.

of course.

Take a step back.

If their mobile phone navigation doesn't work and they don't download data, then he can only think of a way and not contact Huanyu Technology.

Just do it.

The navigation software isn't very technical.

In fact, they have already made Gaode navigation software before this.

It's just that the car version was made before, not the super pear version.

But the navigation software itself is not very big, the big one is just the map data, and it is enough to update the data at that time.

They already have the data.

As for the entire software itself, the Gaode map only took a week to complete.

"Mr. Xiao, the navigation of our Super Pear version is ready."

"Have you tested it?"

"Tested, no issues, ready to go."

"Well, let's put it on the shelves."

"Mr. Xiao, how much is our navigation price?"

Assistant Lin Fei asked about the price of navigation.

"The price."

When it comes to price, it's really a headache.

At present, the price of navigation software is relatively expensive, especially car navigation.

If some cars without navigation need to install a car navigation, it will cost at least 4000 yuan or more.

It is also because of the expensive navigation.

Therefore, ordinary cars do not have navigation, even if they have it, it is a top configuration.