Electronic seals are not technically complicated.
This system doesn't even require building a new factory site.
The existing supply chain can perfectly meet all the needs.
"However, to be fair, making this thing is one thing, but implementing and popularizing it is another matter entirely."
After pondering for a while, Lin Lixin discovered a very troublesome problem.
Manufacturers in different regions may not be willing to accept adding a few dollars or even tens of dollars to the cost of each machine out of thin air.
"Hmm... there's no rush for now. Let Sega Namco try it out first, and if there are no problems, we'll follow up."
Now that I have such a group of arcade game players under my command, I naturally want to make good use of them.
Just like using Genesisneo to run the Athena chip tests, you can naturally leave all sorts of arcade-related stuff to them.
"That's settled for now, but there's one more thing I need to arrange today..."
As they were talking, Lin Lixin was suddenly interrupted by a phone call.
He pulled out his Motorola cell phone and casually answered the call. "Hello? Sam?... Hey, you've come at just the right time. Bring them to NovaAcade."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Lixin's expression held a strange gleam.
To my utter surprise, at this particular juncture, the other party actually took the initiative to come to me.
Considering the timing, this is indeed a crucial historical juncture, which is quite a coincidence.
" Gary, clean the reception room; we have guests later."
After saying that, Lin Lixin thought for a moment, then leaned close to his ear and whispered a few more words of advice.
Economic bubbles are a very mysterious thing.
Everyone knows how terrifying it is, but when they actually find themselves inside a rapidly expanding soap bubble, very few can control themselves.
In a period of rapid market expansion, every company needs a ruthless and decisive leader like Hiroshi Yamauchi. Only by being ruthless enough and willing to fight tooth and nail can a company possibly carve out its own share of the pie in such a chaotic world.
But at the end of expansion, in the instant the bubble bursts, rampant expansion can turn into a hole that can destroy the entire company in the blink of an eye.
This applies to any industry, including the military industry.
"Mr. Tailaipu, please rest for a moment, the boss will be here soon."
Gary smiled and said,
"I just had a long-distance call, but don't worry, the boss specifically instructed me to take you to his private reception room to rest. He'll be back in a few minutes."
Gary's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and his manners were impeccable, giving people a pleasant and welcoming feeling.
"Yes, Mr. Lin is indeed a very busy man. I am truly flattered that he would be willing to meet with me in person."
Tailaipu nodded slightly and took his seat as a guest.
The side features a large floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall, offering a panoramic view of the scenery below.
Thanks to Gary's special adjustments, the sunlight streamed in from the side, ensuring it didn't obstruct their view while still creating a bright and airy atmosphere for the guests.
The visitor was Neil Michael Tailaipu.
Lockheed's new leader was recently appointed.
Unlike his predecessors, Tailaipu's career path is more like that of a future "Brother Satoru," a typical technocrat. Starting as a mechanical engineer in 1955, he climbed his way up to his current position step by step.
Engineer, pilot, business administration... he's studied almost everything.
He had barely taken office when he encountered Lockheed's most serious crisis to date.
"Why..."
He sat there, watching the traffic outside, and sighed helplessly.
While it may sound a bit hellish, Tailaipu is definitely one of the people in the world who most desires war right now.
"Mr. Tailaipu, I was just working with the guys on the frame for Rock ' Rock N' Roll Racing the other day, and it's a masterpiece."
Gary started a conversation while preparing tea and refreshments.
As the current president of Nova Arcade, Gary is extremely knowledgeable about the company's situation.
Several arcade games that Gamenova previously published independently have now been officially transferred to Nova Arcade.
This naturally includes games like " Rock N' Roll Racing," which have an extremely high level of technical sophistication.
The creation of this machine wouldn't have been possible without the strong support of Sega and Lockheed. "The opportunity to collaborate with Gamenova is also a great one for us; Mr. Lin provided a lot of help with Lockheed's strategic adjustments."
Perhaps it was Gary's attitude that pleased him, because Tailaipu relaxed a little.
"Strategy adjustment?"
"Yes, after all, you know the current defense needs... sigh."
As the Cold War drew to a close, and with the Red Giant's repeated policy adjustments, United States. defense spending began to decline sharply and uncontrollably.
This year, the decline has exceeded 30%, and this dramatic fluctuation has caused Lockheed, a company heavily reliant on defense orders, to suffer an unimaginable collapse.
At the same time, due to serious cost control issues in projects such as the P-7A anti-submarine patrol aircraft and the C-17 transport aircraft, the company suffered huge losses.
It is clearly no longer possible to continue relying on defense procurement orders as before.
What's the point of making a great product if the market has disappeared?
"I see. No wonder you undertook that massive restructuring."
Gary looked surprised.
After Tailaipu took office, he immediately launched a massive downsizing campaign, cutting thousands of jobs almost every month. To be honest, at this stage, even if Lin Lixin himself didn't show up, but only let the junior president of this branch office meet with him, he wouldn't have the power to say anything.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Lockheed's net profit this year will likely only amount to a few million dollars.
Compared to Gamenova, a semiconductor giant, they were nothing more than a small fry that could be crushed with a single step.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Tailaipu."
Just then, the door to the reception room was pushed open again, and Lin Lixin stepped in, holding a mobile phone in his hand.
Lockheed's initiative to visit Lin Lixin was truly a great gift.
Don't be fooled by the fact that they are a military enterprise that seems to have nothing to do with video games. If Lockheed's technology were to be applied to the arcade or even console market, it would make Lin Lixin quite envious.
In just a few years, the once-mighty military giant has become a dying company, while Gamenova is booming.
Lin Lixin took his seat at the head of the table and got straight to the point, saying:
"Mr. Tailaipu, you've come to discuss strategic transformation? I've noticed you've recently been developing data processing services. Indeed, defense is a really tough business these days."
As a time traveler, Lin Lixin naturally had a much longer-term perspective than they did.
National defense is not just difficult; in two years, it will truly experience a precipitous collapse. Because the red giant will fall in just two years.
To revive this sector, it will probably take another ten years, waiting for a few of the best pilots in the desert to step in.
"Uh... yes, besides that, we've encountered a very troublesome matter. I really can't find anyone to ask for help, so I've come to see Mr. Lin."
" James Simmons is planning a hostile takeover of Lockheed, is that right?"
James Simmons, a billionaire, is known as the " Texas Gunslinger." His specialty is finding undervalued companies that are poorly managed, buying large stakes, and forcefully driving change.
In a sense, what he did was similar to what Lin Lixin, only more thorough.
Just like Lin Lixin acquired Micron, Simmons is now eyeing Lockheed, which is currently at rock bottom.
"He wields considerable power now, having already acquired nearly 5% of the shares. If he nominates a director to replace the current board, Lockheed will change hands."
As the CEO who was appointed in a time of crisis, this was something that Tailaipu absolutely did not want to see.
Although his actions temporarily prevented Simmons from applying further pressure, this tug-of-war is definitely not a good thing.
Even if they ultimately win and force Simmons to accept defeat, Lockheed will still suffer another severe blow.
Lockheed desperately needs a white knight to resolve the current crisis. "I do need Lockheed's technology to make some interesting games, but I have no interest in taking over this mess."
Lin Lixin shook his head and said nothing more.
"Mr. Lin..."
"If you're planning to purchase the latest workstations or chips, or even collaborate on developing a few games, I can do my best to help you out, after all, we're old friends. But this is something I really can't do, um... excuse me for a moment."
Lin Lixin glanced at the mobile phone in his hand, then got up and walked outside.
Once only Gary and a gloomy-faced Tailaipu were left in the room, Gary cautiously began to speak:
"Mr. Tailaipu, that's just how the boss is; he's straightforward. Please don't take it to heart."
"Hmm... Mr. Lin is right, Lockheed is indeed far behind the video game industry."
"Mr. Tailaipu, although I know absolutely nothing about business, I have an idea. I don't know if it's feasible, but if it's not, please just take it as a joke."
Gary licked his lips, quickly reviewing in his mind what Lin Lixin had just told him.
"I call it... the 'White Knight Clause,' which allows the boss to intervene as a friendly third party and stop Simmons."
... A few days later.
Based on the Lockheed esop employee stock ownership plan and the board of directors' vote, novaarcade will acquire a 12% controlling stake through private placement and secondary market acquisition at a price slightly higher than the market price.
From then on, novaarcade, who publicly declared his support for Tailaipu, officially joined Lockheed as a white knight.
By combining all the shares held by the Tailaipu faction, an impregnable defense has been formed, completely thwarting Simmons's plan.
As expected, just one day after the document was published, Simmons took the initiative to contact Lin Lixin and transferred all his shares at $40 per share, announcing his defeat and withdrawal from the competition.
After all that trouble, the matter was finally resolved.
Lin Lixin sat in his office, rubbing his slightly throbbing temples.
"If I had known it would be this troublesome, I would have just paid to transfer Lockheed's technology directly."
To be honest, Lin Lixin really had no interest in dealing with Lockheed or any of those messy business acquisitions.
All he really wanted was the arcade technology Lockheed had.
Although he took a long and winding road and inexplicably became a major shareholder and board member of Lockheed, he finally got his hands on the goods.
"Alright, let's get started!"