"To build this kind of communication platform, we would need a computer and telephone lines. We planned to develop computer software and related technology so users could send messages without having to stay connected on a call at all times."
Li Juan explained the concept of "offline" to Pan Xiaoying in the simplest, clearest terms she could, hoping Pan Xiaoying would understand what she meant.
After all, Li Juan had spent the past few years learning from technical experts like Great God Ni, and she had heard certain people bluntly mock Pan Xiaoying for "not understanding technology."
But among the management cadres in the mainland at present, how many truly understood the world's cutting-edge computer technology?
Yet after Li Juan finished explaining, Pan Xiaoying did not fuss over any technical details at all. She simply asked her own question.
"Juan, does the project you mentioned have any successful precedents in the Beacon or other developed Western countries?"
"Yes, General Manager Pan. According to the relevant materials, related BBS communication platforms had begun appearing in the Beacon as early as 1984, and by now they had formed a considerable scale. We could draw on the experience of some famous computer service companies and promote functions such as email at the same time. If this project succeeded, we would be fully keeping pace with international advanced trends."
Pan Xiaoying asked with a smile, "Famous computer service companies? Juan, how many do you know?"
"I've looked into AOL, Beacon Online, Cisco, and so on. I have some materials here."
Li Juan hurriedly began pulling documents from her bag, secretly feeling relieved.
Good thing Big Brother prepared everything so thoroughly for me, or I really wouldn't have been able to handle this!
Pan Xiaoying glanced at Li Ye, then smiled gently. "No need to