"Mr. Ollila, maybe you are mistaken, Bell Electronics is responsible for solving problems for Nokia, our goal is not your company, let alone the rights you have, in a simple sentence, that is, Bell Electronics provides services, and Nokia is just a customer."

As if he knew what Ollila was going to say, Bell preempted him and explained with a smile, hearing this, Ollila's vigilance did not decrease, on the contrary, a meaningful smile hung on the corner of his mouth.

What idiot in business would tell his target the truth straight away? It is like a politician who disguises his true purpose under the slogan of helping the other party in all kinds of ways. Ollila has been able to turn a small and inconspicuous company like Nokia into a world-famous business empire, and he has played this kind of trick no less. No matter how beautiful Bell put it, isn't the real purpose of it to infiltrate Nokia in this way? Maybe Nokia will get something out of the other side at first, but over time, it's hard to say how things will go.

Ollila wanted to say no, but when the words came to her lips, she changed her mind. One is because of the identity of the person behind Bell, if you offend the other party in this way, it may bring trouble. Second, Ollila also wants to hear what kind of medicine is sold in Bell's gourd, and it's not too late to refuse after hearing it, at least there can be a specific reason, right?

So, what can Mr. Bell bring to Nokia? Or what changes can your company's capabilities bring to Nokia? ”

Bell listened to the other party's question, Cheng Zhu smiled in his chest: "We know that the biggest problem that Nokia is facing now is the situation of smart phones, whether in terms of quality, product design or technology, etc., even including hardware, etc., Nokia is still one of the best manufacturers in the mobile phone industry." Perhaps Mr. Ollilah, you yourself wonder why everything is right and everything is good, why did the previous success turn into the current failure? Isn't this food for thought? ”

Seeing that Ollila's expression seemed to be a little solemn, Bell knew that his words had touched the other party's heart. Subsequently, he continued: "Bell Electronics has conducted a detailed investigation and analysis of Nokia's current predicament, and we believe that the ultimate reason is not in the hardware, but in the software and marketing methods including your company, including the service ....... ”

"Mr. Bell, the Symbian software used in Nokia's smartphones is recognized as reliable and powerful. As for marketing methods and services, I can't agree with them, knowing that Nokia has the strongest and best marketing team in the world, and it is they who have created the glory of Nokia's business empire. If there is a problem with this team, then what is the success of previous years? Ollila retorted unceremoniously, her expression changing from friendly to cold, as if she was going to chase people away if she didn't agree.

"According to Mr. Aullilah, what was successful can continue to be successful? If this had happened, the glory of Nokia would not have been born. Instead of flinching from Ollila's unkindness, Bell countered: "The world is changing, and so is the market. Past success does not mean that you will always be able to succeed, as the market changes, its means must also change, Mr. Ollila, as a business manager, a successful company president, don't you understand this? ”

Without waiting for O'Lelah to answer, Bell said: "At present, several major companies in the world's smartphone industry, such as OR Samsung, Apple, and HTCI, are manufacturers in the first place, which one is not an emerging company?" Older manufacturers, such as Motorola, have gradually exited the smartphone industry and become suppliers of electronic devices. Since Ericsson was acquired by the Japanese, it has completely gone astray, relying on the support of Japan's independent telecommunications business, and even the idea of learning from Motorola to abandon mobile phone manufacturing. And it is also true that Nokia, the three major mobile phone manufacturers at the time, is still fighting to the death, but its market share is declining. Not to mention compared with the major smartphone manufacturers just mentioned, according to the latest data, if Nokia's smartphone sales are not as good as second-tier phones such as TCL, isn't this true? ”

These are of course facts, and as the president of Nokia, Ollila knows very well whether what the other party says is true or false. In fact, Bell still took care of his face a little bit, saying that Nokia's sales are not as good as second-tier mobile phone manufacturers such as TCL, not only that, according to Nokia's internal market research report, the sales of some copycat mobile phones are better than Nokia, facing this situation, this is simply a ruthless humiliation of Nokia, which once dominated the position.

"Perhaps, Nokia's marketing strategy is really problematic?" For a while, a thought flashed through Ollila's mind, he didn't think there was anything wrong with Nokia's marketing and service, but today Bell's words actually made him suspicious, because the facts are in front of him, if it wasn't for the strategy, why can't a company like Nokia even compare with a copycat phone?

Just when Ollila was thoughtful, Bell said: "In addition, your company's Symbian system is indeed a good software from the perspective of a mobile phone operating system, it is safe, reliable and stable, but it cannot be denied that it also has flaws ....... ”

"Flaws? How do I not think? Mr. Bell, since you also think that the Saipan system is safe, reliable, and stable, what are its flaws? O'Leary asked rhetorically.

Bell smiled, shook his head and said, "Mr. Ollila, I don't need to tell you what its flaws are, I think you know it yourself, otherwise Nokia would not have turned to Microsoft for help because of the problem with Symbian's software." ”

As soon as he said this, Ollila was startled, and he subconsciously looked at the drawer he was locking. Because in the drawer there is the document that Zhao Colin gave him just now, does this guy Bell have special functions? Can you actually see through your own desktop and know the secrets of the cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft?

This idea was quickly dismissed by him, which of course was impossible. Where in the world is there a person with special abilities? It's just a magician's trick. But the question is, how did Bell know this secret?

"As for how I know about this, Mr. Ollilah, please forgive me for not being able to tell me, and treat it as if it were a secret of our Bell Electronics." In fact, when Bell said this, he didn't know anything about the cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft, but someone told him about it before he came. When he said this, he saw Ollila's expression change, and his gaze shifted, which Bell keenly captured, and he was glad to be sure that it was indeed true.

Nodding slightly, he accepted Bell's statement. But in the same way, Ollila said, "So what? As the world's No. 1 software company, it was only natural for Nokia to work with each other on smartphone operating systems. Excellence, this is Nokia's business philosophy, which can only represent Nokia's respect for products and consumers. ”

Bell also nodded and sighed: "Indeed, this is why I have always respected you and Nokia as a company." However, as a friend, or consumer and customer of Nokia's products, I have to shake my head regretfully, because I don't think it would be a good idea to work with Microsoft. ”

"Hehe, does Mr. Bell mean that it would be wise for us to break off our cooperation with Microsoft and cooperate with yours instead?" Aurela asked unceremoniously, in a mocking tone.

In his opinion, this is simply a joke. Compared to Microsoft, the world's No. 1 software company, Bell Electronic Technology Group is just a new company, even if Bell has the support of big people behind him? The software industry is not an industry, and the competition between the two sides is not whose capital...

Strong, not to mention that compared with the strength of Microsoft and Bill Gates, there are only a dozen high-tech companies in the world that can match. But in any case, Bell Electronics Technology is definitely not one of them.

The cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft was decided by Ollila himself, and vetoing this cooperation is tantamount to pointing at Ollila's nose and calling him an idiot. This kind of humiliation, Ollila will never accept. What's more, in his opinion, Bell is pretending to be a gesture and a trick, trying to get some benefits from Nokia by such means.

"As for whether to cooperate with Bell Electronic Technology, let's not talk about it for now, I just advise Mr. Ollilah, and I don't want to see a famous European company eaten up by Yankee capital."

"I don't understand what you mean, eat? Do you think that such a cooperation will lead to the annexation of Nokia to Microsoft? Oh, Mr. Bell, I think you're more than just a businessman, you seem to be a home, and your imagination is really rich. Ollila burst out laughing, as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. Although Nokia has now gone downhill, it is no worse than Microsoft in terms of company assets and potential, and even much stronger than Microsoft in terms of the industry it owns. As long as he doesn't want to, it is simply impossible for Microsoft to annex Nokia, and Bell's alarmist words are simply more comical than third-rate content.

"Being a home was my childhood dream, but it was almost unattainable." In the face of Ollila's sarcasm, instead of being angry, Bell sighed, and then he added: "Mr. Ollila, I said that I was here to help you and Nokia, you don't have to guard against me." You may think that what I said is a fantasy, but I would like to remind you that the cooperation with Microsoft is definitely not that simple, and maybe you will lead to the final collapse of the Nokia empire because of this cooperation. As a friend, I advise you to give each other a time limit in cooperation, and not to let the other party delay the opening of the software for various reasons, and at the same time use these means to endlessly ask for something from Nokia. Also, if Microsoft asks to send someone to Nokia's top management on the basis of technical requirements, I hope you will refuse. Of course, not being born now does not mean not being born in the future, so let's wait and see. ”

With that, Bell stood up and said goodbye to Ollilah with a puzzled expression. Bell's abrupt resignation confused Ollila, and he didn't understand why Bell had left all of a sudden? Didn't he continue to argue with himself and finally convince himself?

Confused, Ollila sent Bell out of the office, and shortly after Bell left, Marshall, the vice president who had been in charge of receiving Bell, knocked on the door of Ollila's office.

"Ollilah......."

As soon as he entered the office, Marshall seemed to want to ask how he had just talked to Bell, but he could see that Ollilah had a strange expression, but he still didn't ask what he said

Motioning for Marshall to sit, Ollilah thought for a while and asked him: "Marshall, you are the old man of the company, I want to ask you a few questions, is it okay?" ”

"Of course," Marshall replied without hesitation, and made a gesture of inquiry.

"Do you think there is a problem with Nokia's marketing strategy and service?" Aurela asked first.

Marshall pouted, he didn't expect Ollila to ask him the question. He suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "I'm really sorry Ollila, maybe I can't answer this question for you." ”

"Why?" Ollila looked at him strangely.

Shrugging his shoulders, Marshall said: "You know, the marketing strategy and customer service aspects are not my responsibility, this is Giles' job, and you also know my relationship with Giles, if I comment on this, it is not good for the unity of the company, so ......." ”

"I see." Ollila nodded and smiled: "In this case, I will not force you Marshall, and at the same time, I would like to thank you for your respect for the company and colleagues." ”

"Nothing, that's what I'm supposed to do." Marshall replied modestly, with a sigh of relief. If O'Lellah insists on expressing his attitude, will he end up saying yes or not? It's a question that is just as troubling as Hamlet's. The contradiction between Marshall and Zhao Colin is not small, if this matter reaches Zhao Colin's ears, with his character, he will definitely not give up, and maybe he will toss it. If it was before, Marshall was not afraid of him, anyway, he was worthy of it, but now Nokia is in a difficult period, in Marshall's view, in this situation, the internal must be united no matter what, reduce internal friction.

Fortunately, Ollila also understood what he meant and did not ask any further, which relieved Marshall. But then Ollila threw out another question, and after hearing this question, Marshall was stunned again.

"What? You can't give me advice on this question either? Marshall, you're the executive vice president, and you have the right to express your views according to your position. ”

"Of course, of course Ollilah." Marshall smiled bitterly, although the second question raised by the other party was also a little related to Zhao Kelin, but after all, this matter was within his jurisdiction, and it would not be appropriate to shirk it for the previous reason. After thinking about it carefully, Marshall finally spoke frankly about his opinion.

"You know, I didn't approve of working with Microsoft from the beginning."

"Can you explain why?" Of course, Ollila knew Marshall's attitude towards this cooperation, which was one of the reasons why he later handed over the cooperation project to Zhao Colin.

"Quite simply, Microsoft is one of the world's most famous, even number one software companies, but I don't think they can help us much with the Symbian system."

"Why do you think so? You know, Microsoft is still very strong, and they have clearly told us that they are fully capable of modifying and optimizing the Symbian system. Ollila asked with interest.

After thinking about it, Marshall said frankly: "I'm not too professional when it comes to software, but I noticed a problem. O'Lela, I don't know if you've noticed, but not long after the advent of smartphones, OR, Samsung, and Apple launched tablets. I've used these products, and to some extent, there is not much difference between the tablet system and their mobile phone system, in a way of description, the tablet is actually an enlarged smartphone product, and the two have 3 things in common....... ”

"I know all of this, and I've used these products as well, so it's a good job. But what does this have to do with our partnership with Microsoft? Ollila asked with a frown as she raised her hand to interrupt him.

"It's simple." Marshall spread his hands and said: "According to some information, in fact, Microsoft tried to open a tablet computer a long time ago, but in the end it failed. And with the current hot sales of smartphones and tablets, Microsoft, as the world's largest software company, not only did not launch similar products, but watched this market be occupied by others, isn't it strange? ”

"Maybe it's because they're just a software company.... Ollila blurted out.

Marshall shook his head and said with a wry smile: "This can't be because the answer is very simple, all the smartphones and tablets on the market today, except for HT who has just used Microsoft's mobile phone operating system, the rest of the systems used are not Microsoft's, that is to say, Microsoft as the world's No. 1 software company, they have completely lost the market in smartphone and tablet software." That being the case, even their software can't break into this market, so what can Microsoft do to help us optimize and modify the Symbian system? And also made such a firm guarantee? In my opinion, unless Bill Gates is God, is he God? Obviously not"

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