"Zhao Dong, there is news from the United States that Microsoft held a product launch conference and announced its official entry into the search engine industry!"

Liu Yinyin hurriedly walked into Zhao Ye's office and reported to him.

Zhao Ye was slightly stunned when he heard this, but quickly came back to his senses.

In this life, I have changed a lot, Google is gone, but the prospect of search engines can be seen by everyone.

With the rise of search engines, portals are declining.

At present, Baidu has developed into the world's largest search engine, with annual revenue of up to $55 billion and profits of more than $15.5 billion!

Let's ask, which one of the most profitable industries is not blushing?

Google is gone, but Microsoft is still there, and with the support of Western countries, although Microsoft has not been able to reach the heights of its previous life, it is still one of the top software giants at present.

Liu Yinyin walked to Zhao Ye's side, handed over a piece of information, and said: "The search engine launched by Microsoft this time is called Bing, with the help of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft browser, Bing has caused a great sensation once it was launched, which can be described as menacing!" This information is a specific analysis of Bing by Baidu's technical staff......"

Zhao Ye bowed his head, took the information from Liu Yinyin's hand, and then looked at it carefully.

After a few minutes, Zhao Ye put down the information and frowned: "It seems that Bing's technology is not bad, and it is indeed a strong competitor!" ”

"Dong Zhao, Microsoft has declared war on us, how do you think we should respond?" Liu Yinyin asked.

Zhao Ye groaned slightly, and replied with a smile: "The soldiers are coming, the water is coming, the water is coming, it is actually very simple to deal with Microsoft and the Bing search engine, I am more worried about the ...... of the US government."

Bing's technology is advanced, but it's certainly not as advanced as Baidu.

What's more, Baidu has developed for so many years, accumulating a lot of data and user habits, coupled with Baidu's richer functions, such as Baidu Encyclopedia, Baidu Tieba, etc., user stickiness is very large, and it is not at all something that Microsoft Bing can compete with.

However, nothing should be too absolute.

In the previous life, why couldn't Google develop in China?

Competitive factors aside, politics alone can set Google back.

China does not allow Google to develop vigorously in China.

User data on Chinese netizens' search for information cannot be left to foreign companies.

In fact, it is possible that the United States and even Western countries will support the development of Microsoft Bing based on this consideration, and eventually drive Baidu out of the local market.

Zhao Ye is actually more worried about this situation.

As a result, Baidu's branches in Europe and the United States are all independent.

At the same time, these branches have also introduced a large amount of European and American capital.

However, even if this is the case, it will not make European and American countries let down their vigilance against Baidu.

At present, Baidu can only rely on more powerful technology to defeat its competitors.

……

On February 1, 2005, the acquisition of high-precision maps in China was basically completed.

Now, the Beidou map company has begun to march into Europe and the United States, but the problem now is that Europe and the United States may not agree to let the high-precision collection vehicles of the Beidou map enter the country.

"We have already submitted applications to European and American countries, and we should have a result soon." Zeng Xingyuan, CEO of Beidou Map, reported.

Zhao Ye nodded, and then said: "The application is necessary, but don't get your hopes up, you can focus on Southeast Asian countries and South American countries!" ”

Zeng Xingyuan nodded helplessly, European and American countries may suspect that the Beidou Map Company has bad intentions and wants to collect information about their countries through high-precision map collection vehicles and carry out espionage operations, in fact, there is no need at all.

The accuracy of the Beidou navigation system is already very high, and if it is used for missile navigation, the error will not be greater than two meters.

In addition, Beidou Map was renamed Baidu Map, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Baidu Group. Maps are a perfect match for search. At present, Microsoft's launch of the Bing search engine is already challenging Baidu's position, so it is necessary for us to launch the killer feature of Baidu Maps!! Zhao Ye said in a deep voice.

"No problem, Dong Zhao, map search can develop and grow rapidly with the help of Baidu search engine!" When Zeng Xingyuan heard this, he couldn't help but nod his head in response, expressing his understanding.

"Well, then that's it, you go and prepare, launch Baidu Maps as soon as possible!"

"Okay, Dong Zhao!"

After Zeng Xingyuan finished speaking, he said goodbye to Zhao Ye.

Then he began to contact Baidu Group to discuss the launch of Baidu Maps.

……

In the United States, Microsoft's stock price has skyrocketed since the launch of the Bing search engine.

Microsoft is very bold and spends $250 million to promote Bing, which is bound to get a piece of the pie from Baidu!

A dozen ads, of course, will have a certain effect, at least there are many people who see the ads, and everyone can't help but feel a little curious about the Bing search engine.

"Microsoft launched the Bing search engine, have you used it?"

"I used it, I feel that Bing is very awesome, and the interface is very simple!"

"The information search is accurate, and it is not inferior to Baidu at all!"

“……”

American netizens have tried it one after another, resulting in a surge in the number of Bing users, which can make Microsoft very happy, and some people even threaten to catch up with Baidu within half a year.

However, just when the Bing search engine was soaring, Baidu suddenly announced a product launch event, inviting more than 100 well-known media outlets around the world and hundreds of loyal Baidu fans.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately attracted the attention of Microsoft and the U.S. capital market.

Bill Gates frowned and said: "Baidu is holding a press conference at this time, it seems that it is definitely coming for us, it seems that Baidu has felt the threat of Bing and is ready to fight back!" ”

"Haha, Bing has already received the support of the US authorities, Baidu will be defeated by us sooner or later, don't be afraid!" Microsoft President Edgar Bell said confidently.

Indeed, since the launch of Bing, Baidu has been troubled by the U.S. government for a variety of reasons.

Recently, Baidu is not in a lawsuit, but on the way to a lawsuit.

Baidu's CEO even goes to the United States from time to time to attend hearings to explain whether Baidu has used the privacy of American users for personal gain, whether it has engaged in espionage activities, betrayed the interests of the American people, and so on......

Although the United States has not won the lawsuit for the time being, the goal has been achieved, so that Baidu's reputation has fallen and its image has been greatly damaged because of the lawsuit.

Americans mistakenly believe that Baidu is using their privacy for personal gain, so they don't want to use Baidu.

Bill Gates thought carefully about Edgar Bell's words, and felt that the other party was reasonable, Baidu was so rectified by the US authorities, how could it be Bing's opponent?!

As he spoke, Edgar Bell had already grabbed a bottle of red wine and was about to pour two glasses of red wine to celebrate Bing's good results.

At this moment, the door of the office was pushed open, and the secretary walked in with a worried face.

"Mr. Gates and Mr. Bell, things are not good, Baidu suddenly launched Baidu Maps, and then immediately caused a global sensation, netizens were shocked, Microsoft's stock price has avalanche......"

Bill Gates and Edgar Bell were stunned when they heard this!

(End of chapter)