novelslam Chapter 1385 Authorization (4k)
Chapter 1385 Authorization (4k)
Chapter 1385 Authorization (4k)
The beloved Mr. Zhang has taken a rest.
Mr. Fang, who is feared and awed, remains in high spirits.
Su Zifeng watched as President Fang had to attend a scheduled online meeting when he returned to the company, while the communication with her would be put off until after the visit to Yike Company.
She had been to YiKe Silicon Valley R&D Center two years ago, and this time she also visited YiKe Shencheng R&D Center. Compared with Silicon Valley, there are obviously more R&D projects here, and the introduction also shows that it is more closely related to YiKe's current projects.
Su Zifeng even saw the words "Central Micro-enterprise Office" and "Shanghai Micro-enterprise Office". She was curious and verified her guess with Liu Zonghong, the chief secretary of General Manager Fang who was showing her around. The answers she got were indeed the companies she had thought of.
To be precise, this type of office should be called the China Micro-Electricity Office.
"Yike has a lot of business, and sometimes there will be some joint research and development, which makes it easier for everyone to communicate." Liu Zonghong simply explained.
Su Zifeng joked: "Can AMD also have an office here in the future?"
Liu Zonghong didn't know what the cooperation between his boss and AMD was like, but he knew one thing and answered simply: "The company attaches great importance to technical cooperation."
Su Zifeng pondered over these words, wondering if there was any hidden meaning. Technical cooperation, technical cooperation, can sometimes be a disguised form of technology sales.
Does Yike need to learn from AMD's experience in CPU or GPU?
Thinking of Yike's current cooperation with Nvidia, she prefers the latter.
It was already 3:30 in the afternoon when I returned to the president's office of YiKe. There were two research reports on the desk, one from IDC and the other from MIGA Fund, both of which involved cryptocurrencies.
Su Zifeng read the two research reports carefully and was not unfamiliar with the hot development of cryptocurrencies described above. The company has been taking on semi-custom business in the past two years, which has indeed shown good growth.
However, when she saw the last part of the MIGA Fund research report, it was analyzing that AMD graphics cards are more conducive to Bitcoin's SHA-256 algorithm and the newly released Ethereum's Ethash algorithm because of their good support and optimization of the OpenCL interface.
In addition, AMD graphics cards have more stream processors at the same price, and their single-precision floating-point computing performance is superior, which makes them more popular among miners.
In addition to the analysis of AMD graphics cards, the MIGA Fund's research report also explored further customized chips, which are different from general-purpose chips such as CPUs and GPUs. These chips are specially designed for specific purposes.
However, all of this is based on the future expectation of great development of cryptocurrency.
Su Zifeng turned to the last page of the research report and considered the feedback the company had received on its business in the past two years. She was somewhat hesitant about the development of cryptocurrency, but despite her hesitation, the analysis from the MIGA Fund did open up new ideas.
If it is to make customized ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) chips, isn’t it just betting on the development of the cryptocurrency market and providing it with tailor-made tools?
Su Zifeng put down the research report and digested the opinions from MIGA Fund for a while. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Mr. Fang's cell phone ring, so she continued to pick up the two research reports to study.
It seems that this is what Mr. Fang wanted to say but didn't say at the lunch.
"What's up? Mr. Kong, is there any news worth sharing?"
Fang Zhuo received a call from the gasoline man.
"Mr. Fang, I see that you asked the SR department to produce a research report. I also have something I want to report to you." Kong Yu's voice was a little slow.
Mr. Fang said, "Hmm," and said, "You go ahead."
"I invited Maria to come to the fund for an internship." Kong Yu said cautiously.
Fang Zhuo thought about it for a while but couldn't react. What was there worth talking about in an internship?
He frowned: "Maria, which Maria?"
"Well, it's Maria who is still in high school." Kong Yu pointed out briefly.
Fang Zhuo realized that they were talking about Aozi's eldest daughter, who was still in high school and was doing this kind of... what is it, um, beyond-syllabus tutoring.
He didn't speak immediately, thinking about the gasoline man's invitation and his burst of subjective initiative.
There is no doubt that the gasoline man is paving the way for future work or security, and it is almost 2015. Ouzi will not have too long in office for good or bad, and he has been the resource leverage of the MIGA fund system in the United States while in power.
Seeing that the boss was silent, Kong Yu first told the result of the invitation: "Maria happily agreed. She said that she is interested in finance and plans to study this major in the future."
Then, he continued to explain: "Mr. Fang, there must be someone to cheer for the fund. He is very suitable, even more suitable than now. We have a long-standing friendship, close cooperation, and future coexistence. Perhaps, we can witness the birth of a small chaebol family."
Kong Yu was recently in Washington, where on the one hand he provided resources for the mediation between Yi Ke and Bing Xin, and on the other hand he also felt the conflict on the front line, which made a question that he had been thinking about a lot recently come to mind.
What will happen to the MIGA Fund System next?
Mr. Fang is completely devoted to his career, with Yike on one hand and ice core on the other. It is impossible for him to devote his energy to the latter when it faces the biggest challenge, which seems to mean that you are operating at a low intensity.
The problem is, Mr. Fang can do that, but I can't.
As the head of a world-renowned fund and a Wall Street star remembered by many short sellers, Kong Yu still wants to maintain resources in all aspects as much as possible, and even continue to develop and grow.
Aozi is leaving, Mr. Fang doesn't want him anymore, but he still has great value.
Once he comes down, his position will be his own, and he will have to consider himself and his family.
Kong Yu thought from the other party's perspective. There is no end to wealth. Small money wants to become big money, and new money wants to become old money. From the stage to the backstage, Aozi can definitely strive to become a chaebol.
Even the research on cryptocurrency in the research report that the boss wants can be Aozi's future label. Even if he doesn't become a CEO, he can still be a big shot in the currency circle.
The ultimate goal is to tie him down, leverage his resources, and maintain one's own security and development.
People must have desires, and only with desires can they cooperate.
Kong Yu tried to describe his ideas in concise language.
Fang Zhuo listened to the gasoline man's idea. From now on, this Aozi will no longer be Aozi, but Aobi?
"You've thought of this very carefully." This was his only comment.
"Mr. Fang, this is what I think. We are indeed facing conflicts and uncontrollable risks, but if our supply chain eliminates instability and Bingxin is not afraid of blockades, Yike and Bingxin's businesses will still compete." Kong Yu said calmly, "Now predicting the worst case scenario, Yike is at risk of not being able to enter the US market, but I also have the most firm confidence that even so, there will always be a day when Yike will not be restricted, and it will still be able to compete in the global arena in the future."
If so, these resources will be of great use in future mediation moments.
So, I, Kong Yu, am not doing this just for the fund, but for the big family of Yike System!
"Okay, I've already invited them, so let's just leave it at that," Fang Zhuo said.
Kong Yu breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his boss had acquiesced to his proposal.
Fang Zhuo put his phone on the table and said, "Bad seed."
Su Zifeng heard it clearly, but she pretended not to hear it.
"In business competition, no matter how bad you are, you can always find someone worse than you." Fang Zhuo sighed.
Although Su Zifeng heard some of Mr. Fang's phone calls, she couldn't tell what they were discussing. She didn't express her opinion, but only helped to complete the second half of the sentence in her mind: If you didn't notice, you might be the worst one.
The person on the other end of the phone sounds like Mr. Fang's subordinate?
She put down the research report she had read again and asked her own question: "Mr. Fang is optimistic about the development of cryptocurrency?"
"IDG and MIGA are both very optimistic. Their professionalism has been proven over the past few years." Fang Zhuo paused. The gasoline man was not only optimistic, but he even prepared to push and speculate. If the Austrian currency goes down, he will release the news...
I have to say, the gasoline man is getting more and more skilled now.
"If cryptocurrency can develop rapidly, then..." Su Zifeng weighed her thoughts. She felt that further analysis and observation were necessary. However, the research reports of IDC and MIGA Fund were already quite decent, and both companies were well-known in the industry.
"We can learn from others' experience. Mr. Su, please take a look. Our data center also needs this customized ASIC chip. This is a technical direction that our two companies can cooperate in." Fang Zhuo said, "We and NVIDIA have the same goal in this regard."
ASIC chips are not specifically mining machines. They are deeply optimized for specific tasks. Therefore, when performing specific algorithms or functions, their speed, power consumption, and computing power are stronger than general-purpose CPUs and GPUs.
He continued: "As for the future of cryptocurrency, it is actually quite turbulent now. Mr. Su, you can do some more research. Yike Optoelectronics is interested in working with AMD to develop product solutions in this area."
"Hmm." Su Zifeng thought about the research report she had just read and couldn't help but say, "Isn't this kind of decentralized thing easy to hype?"
Fang Zhuo glanced at the head of AMD and said with a smile: "If you don't fire him, your uncle will. I think Nvidia already has a small plan in this regard. They are more proactive."
Su Zifeng had the idea of going back and talking to her cousin again.
She glanced at the research report on the table and praised: "MIGA Fund is indeed a world-renowned fund. I didn't expect them to make such a suggestion."
"Everyone has their own preferences. MIGA does like to do some semiconductor research work." Fang Zhuo had already talked to Su Zifeng about this, so he didn't beat around the bush and said, "As I said before, I am optimistic about AMD's development and Su's leadership of AMD. Since AMD wants advanced processes to get rid of the embarrassment of product competitiveness, Bingxin is naturally willing to accept the order."
"We have an exclusive foundry relationship with GlobalFoundries..." Su Zifeng reiterated this obstacle to her decision-making.
"Yike Optoelectronics can obtain the authorization of the ZEN architecture in China, and AMD and Bingxin can cooperate by exchanging shares to consolidate the foundry relationship. Although Bingxin has certain geopolitical risks, its mass production capacity in the next two to three years is still guaranteed. Our 16nm yield is already good, and Dr. Liang and his team are already doing research and development of the next-generation process." Fang Zhuo said of his decision.
Su Zifeng was stunned for a moment. On the one hand, the information was suddenly so dense, and on the other hand... she had already said that she would not sell the ZEN architecture, but Mr. Fang still wanted to buy it.
However, he limited the scope to the Chinese market.
"Mr. Fang, ZEN is not for sale." Su Zifeng had to emphasize.
Fang Zhuo looked at the head of AMD with a half-smile: "Really? Then what bargaining chips did Mr. Su prepare for this visit to Yike?"
"We can give most of the orders to Bingxin," said Su Zifeng.
"Bingxin has no shortage of orders." Fang Zhuo pointed out a fact, and then made a concession, "Yike only wants authorization, and only the authorization for the ZEN generation architecture. If you make upgrades in the future, we will not use your subsequent updated architecture for research and development."
Su Zifeng frowned and said, "Boss Fang, what's the difference between your so-called authorization and selling?"
It would be fine if it was another company, but Yike has strong R&D capabilities. It got AMD's ZEN architecture, then conducted independent R&D and design, and then iterated the design...
Does this mean that YiKe does not want the next-generation authorization, or does it not need the next-generation authorization at all?
Will AMD continue to be used in the future?
I heard that Yike's world-famous Zhurong chip was developed by digesting the acquired Hummingbird chip, and then independently developed and designed it many times. This ZEN was licensed to them...
"Authorization is not a sale." Fang Zhuo emphasized, "Authorization is authorization. It is just to find business for Yike Optoelectronics, a subsidiary of Yike. Bingxin needs to be integrated, and Yike is also doing this."
He added: "Otherwise, I really don't see anything else valuable in AMD. I appreciate your position on Bingxin's development in the industry, but... that is really not worth $4 million."
A high breakup fee of $4 million.
Su Zifeng had a headache.
All kinds of thoughts were swirling in her mind. She suspected that once she pushed the company to authorize, it might just give a monster company like Yike another wing.
but……
Who would bother with a monster like Yi Ke?
When the sky falls, a tall man holds it up.
Intel is cooperating with Yike on baseband. What's wrong with just wanting to survive?
Su Zifeng sighed: "I am really optimistic about the enhancements that IceCore 16nm can bring to us, and I am also optimistic about the opportunity to compete with Intel now."
"In fact, it's all GlobalFoundries' fault. They didn't do a good job in wafer manufacturing. But an excellent chip design company must match the best process technology." Fang Zhuo stood up, took a few steps, and stretched out his right hand. "AMD will rise. I believe this very much."
Su Zifeng looked at the hand that Mr. Fang extended to her, hesitated for a moment, and finally shook it, complaining, "I might as well just sell the company to Mr. Fang."
Fang Zhuo just retracted his hand, but when he heard this, he smiled and stretched out his right hand again: "As long as President Su dares to sell, I will find a way to buy it."
This time, Su Zifeng didn't dare to extend her hand, as this thing really couldn't be sold.
(End of this chapter)