In addition to many things in Grandview Plaza that must be taken care of in person, there are many things that Wu Xiaozheng also needs to be busy with.

For example, the restaurant ordering system.

After more than a month of overtime development by the two program apes, the most basic ordering system has taken shape.

During this period, Wu Xiaozheng conducted a lot of tests on this system.

He found that from the perspective of ordering demand alone, this system can basically meet the ordering needs of Chef Wu's restaurant.

Next, it's time to install the ordering system at the front desk of the restaurant and conduct practical tests.

From manual ordering to computer ordering, this is a test for the cashier of the restaurant.

This requires cashiers to learn not only basic computer operations, but also the use of ordering systems.

It takes time and it takes learning.

But the most important thing is that you have to install the system first.

Equipment must be procured first.

Zhong Mingyu asked: "Xiaozheng, do you buy 386 or 486 for the computer?"

According to the design requirements, a computer and a small printer must be installed on the cash register, and then a line must be connected to the kitchen, and a small printer must be installed in the kitchen.

In this way, as soon as the food ordered by the customer is registered at the cash register, the table number and dish name will be printed directly in the kitchen, and the waiter will no longer need to hand over the order to the kitchen.

The dishes ordered by the customer can also be clearly typed out at the time of settlement.

Of all the devices, the most critical is of course the computer.

"What do you buy 386 or 486, do you still have to install games for the cashier to play? 286 is enough!"

In Wu Xiaozheng's view, even 486 is a product that will soon be eliminated, and the computer at the cash register is just running an ordering system, so there is no need to waste money to match 386, 486 and the like.

Zhong Mingyu was a little surprised.

In his impression, Wu Xiaozheng has always spent money lavishly, why is he so slamming the door this time?

He retorted: "Using 286 to install indos is extremely slow, and it is a bit unrunning. ”

Wu Xiaozheng was stunned for a moment.

He just remembered that in more than two years, indos will push in95, if you buy 286 now, then in95 will be even more unable to run, and can only be eliminated directly.

"Then buy 386. ”

He reluctantly compromised.

Installation, commissioning, teaching cashiers, accountants, and store managers to operate the ordering system are trivial tasks, and naturally there are two program apes to do it, and Wu Xiaozheng doesn't need to worry too much.

He just needs to understand the effect of use.

The application effect of the ordering system is gratifying.

On the cashier's side, the possibility of miscalculation has dropped significantly, and as long as there is no human error, the possibility is basically clear.

On the waiter's side, there is no need to run at both ends of the kitchen at the cash register, which not only greatly reduces the workload, but also greatly reduces the possibility of making mistakes during busyness.

On the guest's side, what meal was ordered and how much money was in total, it seems to be clear at a glance, and there is no need to worry about the restaurant overcharging.

In the kitchen, the guest has a little meal, and the order is directly printed out in the kitchen, one is stored by the chef, and the other is left with the plate, so you don't have to worry about missing the food.

The happiest are the accountant and the store manager.

The statistical report work, which originally took a lot of time, now only needs to click a few times on the computer, and it is clear at a glance, and the report can be directly typed.

In short, the application of the ordering system is all-round to improve the service quality of the hotel.

After the practical application passed the acceptance, the happiest were naturally the two program apes.

In their opinion, after a busy summer vacation, they finally got the ordering system done, which is a complete success.

However, after the fun, they were also a little confused.

Zhong Mingyu asked: "Xiao Zheng, what are you going to do next? Go to Xiangshui to install the system in the restaurant over there, and we will have nothing to do!"

It's impossible to have nothing to do.

In Wu Xiaozheng's plan, the two program apes still have something to do.

But what he's thinking about now is not how to give the two programmers new jobs, but how to get his IT company on the right track.

You know, although he has a specific idea, his IT company doesn't even have a prototype, and now there are only two programming apes.

It's very informal.

Registering a company is simple.

However, after the company is registered, in addition to people, it must also have a main business that IT companies can rely on to survive and grow, so as to retain talents.

Even if Wu Xiaozheng gives more money, if the programmers have no performance and sense of achievement, no room for expectation and progress, they may not be able to retain real talents.

How to make IT companies have a profitable business?

It's a conundrum.

In an era when computers are still so expensive and far from being commonplace, it is really nerve-wracking to find a long-term profitable business for IT companies.

Pregnant!

Wu Xiaozheng remembered that the installation of expensive computers in his restaurant made him feel distressed.

In later generations, there is a special cash register, this cash register configuration is very simple, the function is also very simple, purely for the cash register and exists, but it is very popular in restaurants, supermarkets, small shops, pharmacies and other industries.

Why can't this be regarded as the first main business of an IT company?

This is indeed doable.

According to Wu Xiaozheng, the development of the IT industry has gone through several stages.

The first stage is the hardware phase.

The time of this phase is from the mid-80s to the late 90s.

At this stage, many hardware companies began to rise, such as IBM, HP, DELL, Apple, Lenovo, Toshiba, Sony, etc.

At this stage, these hardware-based IT companies are mainly engaged in desktop computers, laptops, servers, and system integration.

At this stage, these hardware-based IT companies are making a lot of money due to the opaque price of hardware.

The second stage is the software phase.

The period of this phase is from the late 80s to the late 90s.

At this stage, some software companies began to rise, such as Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, Sybase, UFIDA, Jindee, Kingsoft, etc., and the representative products include: indos, Oracle, office, financial software, Kingsoft Word Boss, etc.

At this stage, there are not many software companies, customers do not know about the software, and the price is very opaque, so software companies can make a lot of money by selling products or custom development.

The third stage is the Internet age.

This period is roughly from the mid-to-late 90s to around 2010.

The fourth stage is the era of mobile Internet.

The beginning of this phase was marked by the advent and widespread adoption of smartphones, which began around 2007.

It is said that in the future, we will enter the era of the Internet of Things.

At that time, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, cars, real-time road conditions, and empty parking spaces will be connected to the Internet, and people can view and control them remotely in real time.

For Wu Xiaozheng now, the future of the Internet era is still a bit far away, and what he can grasp is the software age.

Since he is in the software era, his IT company should focus on software products and services.

In this way, a cash register system that combines software and hardware will be a very profitable business.

Alas, in this era, as long as you use a little brain, you will have a lot of opportunities to make money!