Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 503 Business Preparation for MPEG
Tang Huan laughed loudly, "I didn't expect you to think highly of me so much after we have met each other for so long."

"The person who understands you best is often your opponent." Steve Ross replied as a matter of course.

It has to be said that the bargaining chip put forward by Steve Ross this time is very attractive to Tang Huan. Compared with obtaining the VIP qualification to enter the world-class record market, he will spend some extra energy and resources to help Warner solve Yada It is not unacceptable to have trouble with this stubborn knot.

You know, since Steve Ross took power, it is because it has been severely deceived by the home video game console business that Warner has a weak hole.Otherwise, it would be almost impossible for outsiders to find the opportunity to catch the autumn wind, and they really can’t miss it.

"I can try to give you some advice." Tang Huan pondered and said, "As one of the means to stop the loss, I believe you have already restructured Atari's assets."

"Warner is spinning off Atari's home video game console and personal computer businesses." Steve Ross simply answered. The reason he didn't want to say more was because no one was interested in these non-performing assets. , which made him depressed and blocked with the idea of ​​​​selling.

"Since it is being split, the next step is to find a buyer. No one is stupid. It is estimated that no one is willing to take over." Tang Huan pointed this point out bluntly.

Ignoring Steve Rose's gloomy face, Tang Huan said to himself: "I think this part of the work should be further refined. First, the personal computer business should be separated. Now the value of personal computers is becoming more and more important. The bigger it is, the less likely it is to become a vassal, because that would mean unprofessional and unable to cope with fierce competition."

"It can be said that the Atari personal computer, which was derived from home video game console technology, has completely reversed its research and development route. Apart from some novel peripherals, it is useless in other aspects. Especially those residual anti-electron radiation designs not only increase the cost , and it also makes the product look extremely bulky and difficult to please users.”

Tang Huan picked up the cup and took a sip, then concluded leisurely, "Furthermore, the current personal computer market is becoming less and less friendly to niche hardware platforms, and it is too far away from Warner's core business. Strategic investment is acceptable, but if it gets too involved, the loss outweighs the gain.”

"Then you just ask Fangyuan Computer Company to accept this part of the assets." Steve Ross demanded without hesitation.

Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, "Well, I will first ask Fangyuan Computer Company to help Atari PCs to meet the standards of Fangyuan PCs, and find a suitable buyer for it within the first quarter of next year. Otherwise If so, I will take over the order. The processing speed can only be like this, there is no way to go faster."

Steve Ross approved the arrangement and asked: "What about the home video game console business?"
"The North American market has collapsed, and there is no two years left, don't think about turning around. But I am still optimistic about the future. After all, although home video games can no longer embellish financial reports like they used to, they are still very valuable. If you can stand it, you can go through it, otherwise, you can deal with its hardware platform casually, leaving only the game software development and the unaffected arcade business, which can also make money. Other than that Besides, I have no other good solution." Tang Huan shrugged.

Steve Ross examined Tang Huan's expression, and was a little disappointed to see that he didn't look like a fake.

Or, really come a strong man cut off his wrist and completely shut down this part of the business?But Tang Huan, a cunning guy, wouldn't harbor evil intentions.

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Warner under the control of Steve Ross is now called Warner Communications. In the 1960s and 1970s between Warner Bros., the original corporate form, and Warner Bros., there were several ownership changes of buying and selling. Warner Music is also changing bosses like a lantern.

The origin of Warner Records can be traced back to 1958, as Warner Bros. Pictures, a division of Warner Bros. Pictures, was established as Warner Bros. Records-Warner Bros. Records.

Warner Bros. Pictures didn't have a record label, so one of its contracted actors, Tab Hunter, recorded for rival Paramount Pictures, Dot Records, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. , and hot sale.

Seeing its own golden hen lay its eggs in other nests, Warner Bros. Pictures was of course jealous. At the same time, in order to make a profit in the music industry, Warner Bros. Records was founded.

Since then, after a series of mergers, Warner Records has added Elektra Records and Atlantic Records, the two most important ones, in addition to the original Warner Bros. Records. brand.

Then came a series of executive struggles for power, including Atlantic Records' attempt to strive for more independence. After a series of survival of the fittest, it also pushed Warner Records to the height of the industry where a good harvest is now in sight.

Tang Huan was like a mirror in his heart. If he missed this threshold and waited for Warner Records to shine after Atari, Steve Ross would definitely die without cutting his flesh.

Therefore, after reaching an agreement with Steve Ross, Tang Huan hurriedly asked Andy Albert to bring people from Yanle Entertainment Group to take over the rights, and then issued a statement that the Warner stocks in his hands had returned to Steve Ross. Rose is in his hands, everyone who has thoughts about Warner can rest.

For this reason, those tycoons who are hiding in the dark and planning strategies are itching their teeth with hatred-well, in the end we became errands and yelling guys, and you became the boss who took all the benefits in his hands.

Tang Huan can't control that much. With the voice of a world-class record company and the influence of Hollywood, he can add a commercial interest insurance to the standard competition of digital audio and digital video.

As for the research results of MPEG, we can also find an opportunity to show them off.

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PS: 2015 is about to pass, and this year's harvest should be this book.I wish you all a happy new year!
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