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Chapter 290 Heroes come out of youth

No matter how hot the outside world hypes it up, we will have to wait until China's New Year's Day to see the truth.

Similarly, while great attention does have its benefits, it also puts great pressure on the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.

Even within the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance, people are still very confident about the new generation of Tai Chi series personal computers.

But without the final release, no one knows whether it can really open up the market.

There are many such cases in the market. There are many products that are well received but not popular. Any high-tech company has launched similar products.

For example, Google Glass.

When it was first released, it received widespread attention and praise, and was even considered one of the representative works of future technology.

However, due to its high price, possible privacy issues, and limited usage scenarios, it did not succeed in the consumer market and soon disappeared.

A few years ago, Apple also launched an AR headset, which was highly touted at the time and had various epoch-making features. However, the result was that its sales were even lower than Google Glass, and it was announced to be discontinued shortly afterwards.

To put it bluntly, technology companies often fall into a misunderstanding. The concepts of the things they produce are indeed advanced, but when it comes to user experience, they become lame.

The reason is actually very simple.

Those who control the discourse on electronic products on the Internet are often electronic product enthusiasts.

These people are generally rich and have free time, and they particularly like to experience concept-level products for the first time, even if it means spending more money for it.

Therefore, their various comments often do not represent the thoughts of ordinary people.

Many companies in the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance have had similar experiences. When they were released, everyone applauded, but the results after they were launched were disturbing, and the input and output were seriously disconnected.

Consumer products are always very mysterious. But there are certain rules to follow.

For example, pricing.

Generally speaking, the higher the price of a product, the lower its market share. Compared with ordinary high-end computers, the price of Tai Chi series products is indeed much higher.

Now it all depends on whether the public is willing to pay for features that are ahead of their time.

The only thing that makes everyone feel relieved is that the Tai Chi series of computers do more than just perform the tasks of consumer-grade computers. Strictly speaking, this is itself a war without the smoke of gunpowder.

If this computer is successful, it will mean that China has finally made up for the last shortcoming in the field of science and technology and is leading the world at all levels.

So it doesn’t matter even if the first generation of products loses some money.

As long as the company's name is on the credit list, there will be good development in the future. As long as the cost can be reduced in the next few years, everyone will definitely have good development.

Of course, the prerequisite is that the classic electronic computer can be pressed to the ground and rubbed.

Just think about it, if all personal PC users around the world replace their computers with the new generation of computers, how big will the market be?
Once personal quantum simulation computers begin to have a certain market, mobile phones can be linked with various smart wearable devices to create a full-ecosystem product. This is the ambition of the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance for the future.

This is an electronic consumer market with an annual value of at least 10 trillion RMB.

This huge market supports Microsoft, Intel, Nvidia, Apple, Qualcomm, Google, Samsung, and a number of China's high-tech companies and their upstream and downstream industrial chains.

Not to mention taking over the entire market, even if we only grab a small half, especially the top-end half, it will be enough for all the companies in the alliance to make a fortune in the next few decades.

Once successful, it can basically be understood as transferring the most profitable high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, USA to China.

So as the press conference approaches, corporate leaders will feel that pressure is inevitable.

Even if the first batch of products are not successful, their superiors will definitely cover the cost for them and will not let them suffer too much loss. They will certainly not let them go bankrupt simply because of poor sales of one product.

But after all, it is an investment of hundreds of billions. It would be best if it could be a success.

Of course, Qiao Yu couldn't feel this pressure.

In his opinion, the Tai Chi series of products may not make huge profits, but it will definitely be no problem to make a small profit.

At least there must be enough profits for those companies to continue to invest money on their own to optimize and expand the industrial chain and find ways to reduce costs.

He still has this little confidence.

After all, he personally participated in the design of this product. In particular, although the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance Committee has great power, they cannot interfere with the core research centers.

Especially the Quantum Simulation Software Science Research Center. So the actual situation they have is actually not comprehensive.

Of course, if the sales of the first generation of Tai Chi products were not ideal, Qiao Yu would not think it was a big deal. He would definitely not lose money anyway.

If that doesn't work, then we can make quantum security servers. At least we can definitely make money from those large financial companies and banks.

Once we earn the money from the world's richest people, we can also invest heavily in reducing industrial costs.

As long as the cost comes down, the price of future quantum simulation computers will only be 10% or 20% more expensive than electronic computers, and it will definitely be stable.

In short, Qiao Yu felt that he had no reason to lose. To use the words of some people on the Internet, there are indeed only three options: a small win, a medium win, and a big win.

So during this period, although many people in the internal committee of the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance wanted to meet with Qiao Yu, they were all declined by Qiao Yu.

After all, those CEOs and presidents of foreign high-tech companies who wanted to meet with Qiao Yu were also rejected, so the main point is to treat everyone equally.

The reason is very sufficient. He needs to prepare well for this product launch, so if he wants to meet or talk with someone, they can wait until after the launch.

But to be honest, Qiao Yu didn't have much to prepare, and he didn't even need a PPT.

Because the functions that need to be displayed to the outside world have already been prepared, no matter from which level, they are enough to bring some small technological shock to the world.

Even in just two hours, Qiao Yu did not intend to spend too much time introducing the performance improvements for classical computers.

Qiao Yu felt that there was absolutely no need for that.

Just because there is no need for PPT in this press conference, Qiao Yu feels that he can conquer 10% of the users in this world.

Yes, all over the world.

In this way, under the close attention of electronics enthusiasts all over the world, 2032 is approaching little by little.

What is different about this year's New Year's Eve in Beijing is that the government has specially prepared two grand performances: a fireworks show and a drone show...

This was obviously intentional.

After all, this year's New Year's Eve is a little different from previous years. Almost all the executives from high-tech headquarters in the world have gathered in Beijing.

Let me put it this way, if any security incident really happened in the hotel where these executives were staying, it would not have an impact on the development of science and technology around the world, but the global stock market would inevitably be shaken for several weeks...The bigwigs of those high-tech companies all received invitations to these two large-scale performances and went.

Qiao Yu was also invited, but he didn't go. Firstly, he didn't want to meet those big guys in advance; secondly, there was nothing to regret.

After all, after the press conference, there might be even more lively performances during the New Year.

At least that’s what Qiao Yu thought, not to mention that he had to have a good rest tonight.

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2032, January st, o'clock in the morning.

All the streets around Yanbei University were congested and filled with luxury cars.

Although we were notified yesterday that there will be traffic control on several roads around Yanbei University today.

However, the number of vehicles with invitation letters alone was enough to fill up the not-so-wide roads.

This world-renowned product launch event was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. in the Centennial Lecture Hall on time.

Although the time was set at ten o'clock, just after nine o'clock, except for the first few rows of seats with names for guests, the auditorium that could accommodate more than two thousand people was almost full.

A promotional video for the new generation of quantum simulation computers was playing in a loop on the big curtain on the rostrum.

In fact, the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance originally planned to hold this press conference at the National Convention Center, which can accommodate nearly 6,000 people.

But it was rejected by Qiao Yu.

In Qiao Yu's opinion, it was just a product launch event, so there was no need for so many people to come. A conference hall that could accommodate more than 2,000 people would be enough.

Especially holding this press conference at Yanbei University can also enhance the international influence of Yanbei University.

Of course, the most important thing is that he doesn't need to run too far. And the home advantage can make Qiao Yu more confident. For example, security work is very convenient.

Those responsible for maintaining order and safety at the scene are not just volunteers recruited from the school. Almost all of them are from the same unit as Zheng Xiwen and are very professional.

When we got outside the auditorium, we found that the school security guards were basically on break today and had all been replaced by armed police.

At this time, Qiao Yu had also arrived at the conference room, but in the lounge specially arranged for him.

Just like the hall outside which was almost full, the lounge was actually quite lively at this time.

But there were no messy people around. Apart from Zheng Xiwen who had always been by his side, there were only Tian Yanzhen, Yuan Zhengxin, Qiao Xi, Xia Keke and Professor Xue.

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"How are the preparations going?"

After saying hello, Qiao Xi had already pulled Xia Keke to sit beside them and chatted, while Yuan Zhengxin sat next to Qiao Yu and asked with a smile.

"Don't worry, Grandpa Shi, when have I ever disappointed you?"

Qiao Yu said this with full confidence, and of course it was indeed the truth.

It is hard to say whether Qiao Yu has ever disappointed others, but he has definitely never disappointed Yuan Zhengxin, and he always completes the tasks beyond expectations.

Yuan Zhengxin also smiled more amiably, but Tian Yanzhen next to him couldn't help but lecture him, "Don't be so confident. You've made such a big scene, don't wait for something to go wrong, it'll be more than just your face that'll be lost."

Qiao Yu pursed his lips and said disdainfully: "Director Tian, ​​what kind of big scene is this? The Mathematicians' Congress is a big scene. Have you ever been stage fright every time I attend a Mathematicians' Congress?"

Tian Yanzhen glared at Qiao Yu and said, "Can this be the same as a mathematician's conference? I'm not afraid of you failing in mathematics, but this time you want to demonstrate the equipment, why don't you prepare now? For example, debug the equipment?"

Qiao Yu continued to speak carelessly: "Don't worry, Director Tian, ​​there are frontline engineers debugging all the time. It doesn't matter whether I go or not! One minute on stage is the result of ten years of hard work off stage. I put all my energy off stage..."

As he spoke, he felt that Tian Yanzhen's eyes were obviously starting to become less kind, so Qiao Yu changed the subject again: "If you are really worried, I will go and take a look five minutes before the show starts. It will be useless if I go too early."

"that is!"

Yuan Zhengxin also chimed in, glaring at Tian Yanzhen and saying, "You've been studying mathematics all your life, how can you understand anything about engineering? Qiao Yu is better than you in this aspect!

He is not only good at theory, but also has made remarkable achievements in application! Moreover, Qiao Yu has already graduated from you! Don’t let an amateur guide an expert! "

Tian Yanzhen looked up at Yuan Zhengxin and stopped talking.

He is already seventy years old, but Mr. Yuan is still so impolite when speaking to him.

But there is no way, the old man has such a temper. Tian Yanzhen has gotten used to it over the years.

If he gets angry with this old man every day, he won't have anything to do every day.

Not to mention that the old man is actually retired now. The Yuan Zhengxin Mathematics Research Center at Huaqing has been handed over to Zhang Shuwen for management.

If Qiao Yu hadn't led this product launch, the old man might not have come at all.

Zheng Xiwen, who had been silent at the side, heard some news in his headset, then walked up and whispered to Qiao Yu: "Mr. Smith, President and CEO of Microsoft, has arrived and is resting in VIP Room No. 3."

Qiao Yu nodded, smiled, and said, "It's here, that's good!"

Zheng Xiwen asked, "Do you want to visit?"

Qiao Yu immediately shook his head and said, "No, I asked you to tell me because I was afraid that he might suddenly decide not to come today. That would be meaningless."

Zheng Xiwen was speechless...

Generally speaking, the itinerary arranged in advance by such a big shot, especially the important events that he is sure to attend, will definitely not be changed unless there are extremely special circumstances.

I can only say that Qiao Yu is extremely petty when it comes to some things.

Didn't you just give a report at a mathematics conference and showcase your latest achievements? Is that so serious?
However, Mr. Yuan, who was sitting next to Qiao Yu, heard the conversation between the two and asked in confusion, "Is there anything special about Microsoft? There are many business leaders here this time, right? Why are you so concerned about Microsoft?"

"Haha, Grandpa Master, you don't know this. One of the biggest selling points of our Tai Chi series computers is the operating system! Anyway, I think it is much better than Windows.

If the Microsoft president wasn't there, I would have lost a lot of passion when introducing the advanced features of our operating system! The most important purpose of this product launch is to make their top management realize that they are lagging behind!"

Qiao Yu's high-sounding words once again made the wrinkles on Yuan Lao's face bloom like flowers.

He laughed loudly and praised: "Haha, heroes emerge from youth, and young people should be like this!"

(End of this chapter)