Chapter 138: Encryption Algorithms, Changing the World
Acknowledging that a third party is a trend, but there is no specific action for the time being, Lin Yi has two considerations.
First of all, Atari employees left the company and couldn't make games on their own, so they had to open up the platform. And Heaven has a lot of ideas, and what is lacking is senior engineers. In order to prevent employees from floating their minds, they have applied to leave their jobs and start a business, and the red and white machine platform is not easy to open.
Secondly, once the interface is opened, the current Paradise Company lacks effective means of control. After the sediment has fallen, the reputation will definitely slip. American Parent-Teacher Association, Lin Yi finally got it done, and he will never provoke easily.
However, change is coming. The hardware development lab, which is said to have made a major breakthrough, invited the boss to visit. Wang Jie first introduced: "This is Rambo, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, let him introduce himself." ”
Rambo wasn't a nerd and didn't say a bunch of expertise: "I worked out an encryption algorithm that could put a lock on the chip. Whether it is anti-cracking of the console or anti-piracy of the game, it can play an obvious role. ”
This kind of technique is exactly what Lin Yi needs! Although he was a little excited, he thought carefully and did not forget to ask: "After installing this lock, can it resist all cracks?"
Rambo immediately shook his head, "Unfortunately, this can't be done. You can use brute force to crack it. ”
Lin Yi had heard of this, so he was very disappointed.
However, Wang Jie interjected at this time: "Don't get me wrong, boss, the only thing that can be brute-force cracked now is the Cray supercomputer." But this big guy is worth millions of dollars, and there are only dozens of units all over the world, all of which are traceable. ”
Lin Yi was relieved now, because those who have the money to buy supercomputing are usually large university companies. A full schedule is not likely to be used to pirate software.
Later, Wang Jie prompted: "This encryption algorithm was developed by Lan Bo in his spare time. However, during this period, company equipment was used. ”
Lin Yi understood the meaning of the hardware supervisor very well. This kind of results, according to the work contract, the laboratory can be kept for itself.
But Lin Yi was not stingy, paid the fee generously, bought out the encryption algorithm, and then told Rambo: "Computers are developing rapidly, and the current chip lock may not be used in the future." You start a single project that specializes in encryption algorithms. ”
Wang Jie blinked, and asked a little worriedly: "That project, should you stay in the hardware lab, or merge it into the software?"
Patting the other party's shoulder, Lin Yi comforted his subordinates: "Your credit, of course, stay here, and simply play games over there." ”
Back at Paradise Games, after consulting with Phelan, the PR department held a press conference: "Any third-party developer can develop a game for Paradise with just one market success. After another success, the two sides formed a partnership. ”
The specific requirements are: 100,000 game cartridges, or 5,000 arcade sales, subject to Paradise verified data. market success, these set of American standards.
In addition, this is also a filter, because Lin Yi doesn't want a 'pig teammate'. The rabble, no matter how large the number is, is still a drag on the goods!
At the same time, in order to retain talents, Ferran held a meeting and announced: "Paradise Games Company is about to prepare a startup platform. Employees who have worked for two years or more can apply for investment opportunities. ”
This time was calculated by Lin Yi. It is not only a game update cycle, but also a talent update cycle. Employees are like blood, and they need to be constantly flowing.
The audience did not respond much, and Phelan spoke again: "In addition, Heaven will be converted to a joint-stock system. After working for one year, you will be granted stock options. However, the option can only be exercised after three years of employment. ”
I heard that the number of shareholders will exceed 400, and those who are interested immediately understand that this is a prelude to the company's listing. Stocks cannot be listed for cash, and option incentives are meaningless. Everyone talked to each other excitedly.
But after a while, there was a buzz from the game department. Tom and Jack, two company veterans, are leaving to start their own businesses, and the news has spread.
"In other words, if you leave your job within three years, the stock option will be invalidated?"
"Paradise Games, less than two and a half years old. If you leave now, wouldn't you give up halfway?"
Labor and management have already negotiated in advance. So hearing these words, Tom and Jack's faces were calm.
The shareholding system reform is not a trivial matter. Tim's DFJ Ventures created the listed company MCI. Experience can be used for reference, so the team over there was invited by Lin Yi to come over.
However, the main force is Lin Yi's management research center. After all, if you have experience, you don't have to ask for help in the future.
After receiving the notice, as the head of the management center, Xiao Daiming flew over from Asia. After reading the plan, he had a different opinion: "Stock options are not easy to propose alone. It is best to divide the employee incentive method into short, medium and long-term to form a set of combination punches. ”
Leading technology, public opinion manipulation, legal weapons, on the commercial battlefield, Lin Yi has made two combination punches. Once let the Heaven Company gain a foothold, and twice defeated the first person in the game. It worked so well, of course he was interested.
However, Xiao Daiming was very pragmatic and did not say anything directly: "Heaven is developing so fast, I have been away from the United States for nearly a year, and I don't know enough about it." ”
After saying that, he inspected the company up and down, and he had a new view: "Boss, I don't feel quite right about the current working atmosphere." These positive attitudes are declining. It's getting by, but it's growing. ”
Lin Yi was taken aback and felt incredulous: "How is it possible? Paradise Games Company is already the overlord of the industry and is heading to the pinnacle of glory!"
Xiao Daiming nodded solemnly: "This is the problem." Tom told me that before the collapse of Atari, there was a sense of chasing me in the company, and I was very motivated at work. But the opponent didn't fall behind, and I felt overwhelmed because I couldn't find a new goal!"
Lin Yi sighed with emotion: "Dugu seeks defeat, it turns out that this is also the reason for resignation." ”
Lao Xiao did not respond, but continued to analyze: "Heaven is the overlord of the game, and his subordinates are naturally elites. For them, work is not just a job, but also a means to pursue the meaning of life. Therefore, the company needs to set new goals. ”
The boss was a little distressed: "It's already the first in the market, what else can create a sense of achievement?"
is worthy of being a management expert, Xiao Daiming has a lot of ideas: "This time the target management, pragmatic will definitely not work, you have to think of a way from retreat." We can propose that games are not just entertainment, but can change the world and make life better!"
Lin Yi suddenly raised his head and almost fell off the chair. It's too familiar, and then the Internet giants, it seems that everyone has this slogan!