From a purely businessman's point of view, the emergence of the Soviet M-13 was undoubtedly a great thing for the supercomputer market.

First of all, it stimulates the demand of large customers, and secondly, it also makes it possible to relax sales restrictions for top model products that were previously listed as strategic resources.

However, the specific impact still needs to wait for the reactions of all parties before further assessment, and it is believed that the United States does not want the Soviet Union to jump out and steal the limelight on the eve of the opening of the Los Angeles Olympics.

In fact, the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States in the field of computers is not only reflected in the lofty field of supercomputers.

For example, when the White House of the United States used the BBS system provided by Zheru, and the media commented well on the resulting improvement in work efficiency, the Soviet Union implemented a similar BBS system in the Kremlin this year.

The small BBS system hides the R&D and application results of network technology in this era, and the significance is not so simple.

The application of this kind of network technology is also being carried out in China, but because the level of infrastructure is still very backward, the scope of implementation is mainly limited to scientific research institutes and key universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University.

Through the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Science and Technology Commission, the Education Commission and other channels, Tang Huan is lobbying the Chinese government to build a large-scale network, so that he can keep up with the pace of the world in public terms and bring extremely considerable orders for his own IT products in private terms.

Tang Huan is learning about the latest developments in this aspect of the layout, and Zhou Weikun reported on the sniping of old opponents such as IBM in the bidding process for ICBC's computer equipment orders.

Since the People's Bank of China (PBOC) began to exclusively exercise the functions of the central bank, its branch commercial banks began to be separated from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China on 1 January this year. This was after the Agricultural Bank of China resumed its independent operational status in March 1979. Another major change in China's banking sector. The pattern of the four major state-owned commercial banks was thus formed.

Since everyone lives separately, it is natural to need to buy a set of pots and pans, so you can imagine how profitable the orders generated are. With the further deepening of Sino-US business relations, from high-end to low-end, and even a series of computer products, including Apple's latest MAC, have been listed on the list of allowing them to enter the mainland market, competition is inevitably intensifying.

This time, IBM's public relations was in line with the national conditions. As a result, there was a lot of pressure in the process of competition, and Zhou Weikun was worried that the fight would be too fierce, which would affect the network of contacts established on the mainland.

"Don't be worried, every inch of land counts." Tang Huan, who was not good at rolling up his sleeves and appeared in person, gave a clear instruction to this subordinate, "IBM has a deep foundation, we just occupy an absolute advantage in the field of personal computers, and the more profitable enterprise-level market has each other's wins and losses, and the share must be accumulated bit by bit." ”

"IBM, HP, DEC, these old computer companies. After digesting the Hanka technology patents obtained from us, the threshold of user interface disappears. This makes everyone's products stand on the same starting line, coupled with the reputation accumulated by its decades of heritage, it has really won the trust and favor of many people. Zhou Weikun pointed out a key issue that needs to be faced at the moment.

"It's important to look at the big picture and get competitors to get a patent for Hanka's technology, which is to get them to recognize that our solution is the industry standard. At the end of the day, we have drawn the line, and if we lose our lead just because of the mandate, it only shows that we are too lazy to deserve this fate. Tang Huan's firm tone was full of unshakable confidence.

"The most important point is that although IBM's products have begun to support Chinese, the shortcomings of water and soil are still very obvious when compared with us."

"For example, China has been persuaded by foreign agents to import a machine that claims to be the most advanced in the world, but in the actual use process, the machine will often fail because it is too squeamish and cannot adapt to the harsh environment; Or the cost of use is too high due to too much fuel and electricity, and it is not as cost-effective as backward labor. ”

Tang Huan looked at Zhou Weikun and smiled slightly, "There are many examples like this, you can attack their products in a targeted manner, and it is definitely targeted." ”

"Understood, I asked the marketing department to meet with the service and technical departments to sort out a set of materials." Zhou Weikun nodded understandingly.

"If you go and visit Minister Jiang of the Ministry of Electronics Industry, when he was the director of the Import, Export and Foreign Investment Commission, he noticed that the introduction of foreign products has advanced labels but is not practical."

Tang Huan wrote a short message, handed it to Zhou Weikun, and solemnly explained, "Our products are no worse than others, and we have been working hard in the mainland market for several years, and now it is time to start a little harvest, and we must not give up the territory to others." ”

Zhou Weikun cautiously accepted the letter of introduction, and solemnly promised, "I will not let you down, boss." ”

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After Zhou Weikun left, Tang Huan casually drew a few lines on the paper, thinking in his heart, "After the launch of 32-bit personal computers, it will inevitably have an impact on the traditional mainframe and small computer markets that are also 32-bit, and at that time, there will be a chance to shake the foundation of IBM." ”

Tang Huan was weighing the possible critical point in time, when Jianlibao's Li Jingwei came running and wanted to invite him to attend the ceremony to sponsor the sports delegation to the Los Angeles Olympics.

"Jianlibao is developing well now, so I don't need to stand on my feet to cheer." Tang Huan smiled and shook his head to refuse.

Li Jingwei showed a look of disappointment, but he didn't dare to force Tang Huan, so he used the report as an excuse to stay to consolidate the relationship between them.

The development of Jianlibao is largely due to eyeball marketing, through cooperation with the sports department, CCTV and other media, it has quickly opened up its popularity, especially with the help of Xiangjiang's TV station, AFC conference and other platforms, it has established a tall brand image in China, and they have begun to recognize that drinking Jianlibao is a very fashionable and face-saving consumer.

As the saying goes, Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and Li Jingwei, whose social status has risen rapidly, is not only proud, but also endured all kinds of criticism that were indispensable during the system change, although he showed himself as a tough guy. But the pressure in my heart is still very high. instinctively wants to move closer to Tang Huan, the Bole who promoted him at the beginning.

I heard Li Jingwei talk about the employment opportunities provided by Jianlibao that he was interested in. Tang Huan quipped: "Now that preferential policies are being introduced in various places, how many unemployed young people can solve the work problem of enterprises, they can get corresponding tax reductions and exemptions." Many enterprises in Zhongguancun began to take advantage of opportunistic shortcuts and use 20 yuan to buy heads to avoid taxes, but in fact, unemployed young people still stay at home and have nothing to do. Isn't that the same trick you guys playing? ”

"I can't say no, but it's just a very rare phenomenon. In fact, this is mainly caused by the greetings of some leaders and other related households. "I didn't expect this big boss to be so clear about the situation in the mainland. Li Jingwei blushed and explained in a panic, for fear that he would do what he liked, but he would be misunderstood by the other party as a fraud.

"Jianlibao's marketing staff have to go to department stores in various cities and counties and supply and marketing cooperatives in towns to promote beverages, so there is a great demand for manpower." Li Jingwei patted his chest and promised, "As long as you are not afraid of hardship or tiredness, there are many job opportunities for Jianlibao, after all, it is far from being promoted to the whole country." ”

"When the water is clear, there are no fish, I am not so fastidious and unkind." Tang Huan waved his hand to the end. comforted Li Jingwei a few words, "In a humane society." You always have to be flexible in your work. ”

Speaking of this, Tang Huan pondered, "Now Jianlibao's operating model is still very extensive, but it is enough to maintain development in China." However, quality management and product research and development can not also be extensive, the drink is to drink to the stomach, and we must not be sorry for the trust of customers in national brands. Otherwise, it will be replaced by brands such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. ”

"I never dared to relax in quality and scientific research, and when I was selling wine, I realized a truth, the taste and promotion of wine, Jiao is not separated from Meng, Meng is not defocused, and all are indispensable." Li Jingwei replied with great feeling.

Seeing that Li Jingwei was very on the road, Tang Huan greatly appreciated, "I will leave Yanjing soon, and there will be a drinking party before that, you can also participate." ”

Got this invitation, Li Jingwei was overjoyed, Tang Huan's cocktail party, the specifications must not be low, although the big boss was not invited to participate in the signing ceremony, to boost the momentum of Jianlibao, but through this opportunity to further expand the network.

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The reception had the meaning of farewell, which was regarded as announcing that Tang Huan had officially ended his trip to Yanjing. And after he finished socializing, he also planned to leave for Treasure Island.

However, with the fermentation of the news that the Soviet Union has taken the lead in the field of supercomputers, the United States, which advocates the "Star Wars" program, has finally made a statement that there will be a new supercomputer research and development plan. Japan, which has a lot of money, also came to join in the fun. A new round of international supercomputer competitions has taken shape.

These fierce reactions are well understood, and the doubling of the performance of the Soviet M-13 and the danger that could be posed by cryptanalysis alone left opponents sleeping.

Although there has been no official official statement in China, the activity of the scientific and technological community has been very positive, and Peking University has organized a seminar for this purpose, and invited Tang Huan, a doctor of computer science, to attend.

Tang Huan, who was unprepared, couldn't hold back his feelings, so he reluctantly walked as a scholar.

On December 22 last year, the Yinhe-1, which has a computing speed of 100 million times, that is, 100 MFLOPS, was successfully developed, announcing that China has made a breakthrough in its own intellectual property rights in this field.

Therefore, the seminar first invited Ci Yungui, the chief commander and chief designer of the development of the Yinhe-1 project, to make a relevant introduction.

There is no doubt that China is lagging behind in this area. Tang Huan previously introduced the Fangyuan supercomputer in Chinese mainland, and the computing speed reached 300MFLOPS, and then the "Taiji" supercomputer launched by Fangyuan Computer Company exceeded 1GFLOPS, that is, 1000MFLOPS, and the M-13 just developed by the Soviet Union reached 2.4GFLOPS.

The comparison of these intuitive numbers is enough to illustrate the huge gap between the high and low levels of technology.

The participants were well aware of this fact, so they didn't talk about those vain things, and went straight to the point, after Ci Yungui finished introducing the Yinhe-1, he invited Tang Huan, the doctor who is closest to the top technical field of supercomputers, to speak.

Realistically speaking, Tang Huan has his own selfishness.

Taking the Chinese character computer information technology represented by Hanka as an example, Chinese mainland, which has a weak foundation, has adopted it in its entirety, but has changed its name, thus directly squeezing out the plan summarized from Japan.

Under this framework, some people in Chinese mainland also imitate the products of Zheru and Fangyuan, develop competitive products such as Hanka and Chinese character input methods, and rely on cheaper prices to survive.

Tang Huan just turned a blind eye to this, after all, it is impossible for a family to monopolize all interests, only you follow my standards and play in the circle of rules delineated by "Tang Code", he doesn't mind letting the low-end market out.

On the contrary, Baodao, which has a foundation, tried to kick out the "Tang code", make a separate set of "Big5" standards, and on this basis, develop Chinese character input methods, as well as "five Chinese suite" including word processing and spreadsheets, which made Tang Huan intolerable. So he secretly instructed his subordinates to carry out all kinds of suppression, so that they had no place to stand.

It can be said that Tang Huan is also at ease in doing this, because he thinks that his technology is the best solution in this era, saving the resources of "infighting" and using them to move in the right direction, which is better than anything else.

Tang Huan, who thinks he is on the side of justice, also wants to promote this model to the supercomputer field in Chinese mainland.

He did not take the risk of technical barriers and directly talked about supercomputer technology, but also used his own supercomputer products as an example to introduce the technical concept behind the last world champion of Fangyuan supercomputer.

Unlike the vector processors that Clay currently relies on in the architecture of the giant in the supercomputer field, Fangyuan supercomputer has advanced the design concept of "parallelism" to the level of CPU from the beginning of research and development, using a large number of RISC processors Yi Peng/Holder and co-processors to process data.

The licensing of the Yi Peng branch of this CPU has spread to Japan and Singapore, and with these two precedents, Zheru Xiangjiang Company naturally brought it to Chinese mainland.

Tang Huan's introduction now is invisibly praising the advancement of his own products, lobbying the experts present to develop the next generation of supercomputers, and the most suitable solution is the compatible machine of Fangyuan supercomputer, which not only saves time and effort, but also takes into account the needs of independent intellectual property rights to a certain extent. (To be continued.) )