The network attack and interception that because few days ago had, the Firefly system recently has been arranging the securities in various aspects and ensure the email and mobile communication safely is most important two matters. 由于前些日子发生的网络攻击和窃听事件,萤火虫体系最近一段时间一直都在重新布置各方面的保密措施,确保电子邮件和移动通信安全便是其中最重要的两件事。 RIM Corporation from Canada just invested telecom operator Sprint that buys stock to sign the cooperation agreement with Firefly, Kelly has then recommended RIM Corporation to Eric afterward the famous Blackberry. 恰好,来自加拿大的RIM公司刚刚与萤火虫投资入股的电信运营商Sprint签署合作协议,凯莉便向艾瑞克推荐了RIM公司旗下后来大名鼎鼎的黑莓手机。 RIM Corporation issued that the Blackberry coordinates the Sprint CDMA network, can satisfy the email and information security and confidentiality requests in mobile communication two aspects exactly, the Eric decisive determination will then promote this model of cell phone in the Firefly system. RIM公司发布黑莓手机配合Sprint的CDMA网络,恰好能够满足电子邮件和移动通信两方面的信息安全保密要求,艾瑞克便果断确定将在萤火虫体系内部推广这款手机。 Meanwhile, Eric also while convenient plans to purchase production company RIM of Blackberry, as Nokia principal commerce security issues hand loom brand. 与此同时,艾瑞克还顺便计划将黑莓手机的生产公司RIM收购下来,作为诺基亚旗下主打商务安全领域的手机子品牌。 The market value broke through compared with 100 billion USD Nokia with the recent several months, although the RIM Corporation recent stock price rises sharply similarly, but current market value also only then trivial 200 million more than 60 million USD. In any event, buying RIM can be a very cost-effective business. 和最近几个月市值已经突破1000亿美元的诺基亚相比,RIM公司近期的股价虽然同样大涨,但目前的市值也只有区区2亿6000多万美元。无论如何,买下RIM都会是一笔非常划算的生意。 Moreover, unifies the information in material as well as the memory in hand, Eric also discovered that Blackberry once situation, was almost exactly the same as the MP3 player. 而且,结合手中的资料以及记忆中的信息,艾瑞克还发现,黑莓手机曾经的处境,几乎与MP3播放器一模一样。 Once historical, these two models of products before were promoting massively, had mature technical accumulation. Because has missed the best commercial promotion opportunity, rough many years later, two models of products just dominated, fast was pushed aside the market by the brand-new electronic products. The MP3 player was eliminated by various types of music cell phones, the Blackberry was applied richer touching screen class smartphone to eliminate. 曾经的历史上,这两款产品在大规模推广开来之前,都已经拥有了非常成熟的技术积累。但因为错过了最佳的商业推广时机,坎坷多年以后,两款产品刚刚大行其道,又都飞快地被全新的电子产品排挤出市场。MP3播放器被各种类型的音乐手机淘汰,黑莓手机被应用更加丰富的触屏类智能手机淘汰。 Now, since Eric can see the market potential of Blackberry clearly, then, does not need to wait for that such as 911 time United States government high level accepts disaster field information turning point using the Blackberry immediately, by the Firefly system formidable channel and resources superiority, can promote ahead of time the Blackberry. 现在,艾瑞克既然能够清晰地看到黑莓手机的市场潜力,那么,不必等待诸如911时期美国政府高层利用黑莓手机即时接受灾难现场信息这种契机,凭借萤火虫体系强大的渠道和资源优势,就可以提前将黑莓手机推广开来。 Moreover, if there is a enougher time to complete to the layout of Blackberry as well as related peripheral service, even if the smartphone time arrives ahead of time, Eric believes that the principal high-end commerce and safe Blackberry can also no longer like once rapidly decline. 而且,如果有更加充分的时间完成对黑莓手机以及相关周边服务的布局,即使智能手机时代提前到来,艾瑞克相信主打高端商务和安全的黑莓手机也能不再像曾经那样迅速衰落下去。 Received document that Meyer handed over to open, Eric spoke thoughtlessly to ask: „Which issues probably is?” 接过梅耶尔递过来的文件翻开,艾瑞克随口问道:“大概都是哪些问题？” „The most essential patent,” Meyer replied: „Nokia to the evaluation process of Blackberry, discovered that this model of cell phone at least encroached upon the company to surpass 20 patents. Moreover, the wireless mail push function of Blackberry, core patent as before not in the RIM hand, but had by Virginia the company in NTP. The RIM Corporation current scale is very small, has not brought to the attention of too many person. However, if we purchase the blackberry, then, such as NTP and so on patent holder, will definitely file the patent proceedings, will possibly create the Blackberry in banning of federation.” “最关键的还是专利,”梅耶尔答道:“诺基亚对黑莓手机的评估过程中,发现这款手机至少侵犯了公司超过20项专利。而且,黑莓手机的无线邮件推送功能,核心专利依旧不在RIM手中,而是被弗吉尼亚州的一家名叫NTP的公司持有。RIM公司目前的规模还很小,并没有引起太多人的注意。不过,如果我们收购黑莓,那么,诸如NTP之类的专利持有者,肯定会提起专利诉讼,甚至可能会造成黑莓手机在联邦的禁售。” In recent years, Eric has paid great attention to the patent layout problem of Firefly system company, the most key reason is to receive in the memory the influence of a series of patent war. The wireless mail patent war of RIM Corporation and NTP Corporation lets person impression most profound one without doubt. 这些年来,艾瑞克一直都非常注重萤火虫体系旗下公司的专利布局问题,最关键原因就是受到记忆中一系列专利大战的影响。这其中,RIM公司与NTP公司的无线邮件专利大战无疑是让人印象最深刻的一个。 In 2006, after being six years of crosscut saw lawsuit, NTP Corporation through a series of wireless mail patents, nearly blackmailed to sue for damages to surpass the 600 million USD large amount patent compensation expense from RIM Corporation finally. 2006年,经过长达六年时间的拉锯诉讼,NTP公司最终只是通过一系列无线邮件专利,就从RIM公司近乎讹诈地索赔到超过6亿美元的巨额专利赔偿费用。 Has a look at now the RIM Corporation insufficient 300 million USD market value, even if the history does not have the change, regarding 2006 RIM Corporation, 600 million USD patent compensation expense, absolutely is an attack of having a fracture. 看看现在RIM公司不足三亿美元的市值,即使是历史不发生改变,对于2006年的RIM公司来说,6亿美元的专利赔偿费用,也绝对是一次伤筋动骨的打击。 Naturally, now carefully recalls, the compensation of this 600 million USD, definitely has the deviation factor of federal government. 当然,现在仔细回想一下,这6亿美元的赔偿,肯定有联邦政府的偏向性因素。 Although once RIM service center of gravity in North America, but after all Canada Corporation, but NTP is actually United States Corporation, the federal government was naturally impossible to turn toward the bystander, RIM wants to continue to maintain the service in United States, can only eat up this super to be unable to speak out about one's grievances. 曾经的RIM业务重心虽然在北美,但毕竟还是加拿大公司,但NTP却是美国公司,联邦政府自然不可能向着外人,RIM想要在美国继续维持业务,就只能吃下这个超级哑巴亏。 Knocked the tabletop to consider the moment, Eric saying: „The patent of email is not in our hands, Yahoo or that side Firefly electron, not related to the research and development of wireless mail technology?” 敲着桌面考虑了片刻,艾瑞克道:“电子邮件的专利不是在我们手中吗,雅虎或者萤火虫电子那边,难道就没有涉及无线邮件技术的研发吗？” „Has, but does not have NTP to be so comprehensive.” Meyer nods , to continue saying: „Wireless mail, although has some technical superpositions with email, but it cannot completely be the derivation of electronic mail technique. NTP Corporation in 1992 has been formed, the electronic mail register of patent time that the registration time and Yahoo of opposite party patent have almost synchronizes. I have consulted Yahoo and patent administration department of Firefly electron. They said that according to the technical superposition degree of both sides, if filed the charge, we had the confidence to be able from the NTP hand to obtain the complete wireless mail patent authorization free.” “有,不过并没有NTP那么全面。”梅耶尔点点头,继续道:“无线邮件虽然与电子邮件有着一些技术重合,但它并不能完全算是电子邮件技术的衍生。NTP公司1992年就成立了,对方专利的注册时间与雅虎持有的电子邮箱专利注册时间几乎同步。我已经咨询过雅虎和萤火虫电子的专利管理部门。他们说,按照双方的技术重合程度,如果提起诉讼,我们有信心能够从NTP手中免费获得全部的无线邮件专利授权。” Eric said: „But does this definitely require the time?” 艾瑞克道:“但这肯定需要时间？” „Yes, according to the trying flow of similar case, we want to attain the authorization free, at least takes one year. But if Nokia simultaneously initiates purchase to the blackberry, arouses the NTP vigilance, this process need is definitely longer,” Meyer spoke of here, has stopped, directly said: „Therefore, the best way purchases. The patent that NTP has currently had not obtained the too widespread application, buys this company to need 6 million USD probably. Naturally, urgency that too if we display, definitely needs to pay the suitable premium, finally the knockdown price may in 8 million to 10 million USD.” “是的,按照类似案件的审理流程,我们想要免费拿到授权,至少需要一年时间。但如果诺基亚同时向黑莓发起收购,引起NTP的警觉,这个过程肯定需要更久,”梅耶尔说到这里,停顿了下,就直接道:“所以,最好的方式还是收购。NTP持有的专利目前还没有得到太广泛的应用,买下这家公司大概需要600万美元。当然,如果我们表现的太急切,肯定需要支付相当的溢价,最终成交价格或许会在800万到1000万美元。” Does not arrive at the purchase of 10 million USD, regarding the Eric present net worth completely is not worthy of mentioning. 不到1000万美元的收购,对于艾瑞克现在的身家来说完全是微不足道。 However, this matter actually such does not weigh. 不过,这件事却并不是这么衡量的。 Even if did not have once memory, took the patent of NTP Corporation, is also important regarding the Blackberry future layout. Meyer also saw this point obviously, specially will mention in front of Eric. 即使没有曾经的记忆,是否拿下NTP公司的专利,对于黑莓手机将来的布局也至关重要。梅耶尔显然也看出了这一点,才会特别在艾瑞克面前提及。 „That makes Nokia buy this company as soon as possible,” Eric thinks that quick makes the decision: „RIM, can slow, wait slightly again for 2-3 months.” “那就让诺基亚尽快买下这家公司,”艾瑞克想了想,很快就做出决定:“RIM这边,可以稍微缓一下,再等两三个月。” According to the hi-tech stock market present eruption trend, the NASDAQ index estimated that most also can only support again for 2-3 months, when the time comes, the hi-tech stock falls suddenly on all fronts, RIM Corporation is also definitely difficult to run away a tribulation. When the time comes initiates the purchase, not only can the remaining considerable funds, but also is obviously easier to succeed. ” 按照科技股市场现在的爆发趋势,纳斯达克指数最多估计也只能再撑两三个月时间,到时候,科技股全线暴跌,RIM公司肯定也难逃一劫。到时候发起收购,不但可以剩下一笔可观的资金,而且显然更容易成功。” Meyer nods, actually immediately adds: „Best is uses a shell company to initiate the purchase to NTP.” 梅耶尔点点头,却又立刻补充道:“最好是利用一家壳公司对NTP发起收购。” Eric smiles, said: „Sometimes these details I cannot think that you can decide.” 艾瑞克笑笑,道:“这些细节我有时候想不到,你们可以自行决定。” Meyer has complied with one, lowers the head to start in a pocket-sized memorandum to record. 梅耶尔应了一声,低头开始在一个袖珍备忘录上记录起来。 Eric sits at the desk, looks to stand in opposite attire OL coverall the appearance of girl earnest writing, suddenly explodes not without reason, expression gentle say|way: „Mary, has you to be really good because of my side.” 艾瑞克坐在办公桌旁,看着站在对面衣着OL套装的女郎认真书写的模样,突然有感而发,语气温柔道:“玛丽,有你们在我身边真好。” Movement that Meyer writes, although has not gained ground, on the cheek actually obviously spreads out a ruddiness. 梅耶尔书写的动作一顿,虽然没有抬头,脸蛋上却明显铺上一层红润。 Fast has written several in the palm memorandum, the female assistant gained ground white Eric, turned around to leave the study room. 飞快地又在掌心备忘录上书写了几笔,女助理抬头白了艾瑞克一眼,转身就离开了书房。 After four hours, Boeing 747 lands on Ventura Airport. 四个小时后,波音747降落在文图拉机场。 Although has not been the rush hour, Katzenberg is actually personally and Carolyn together catches up to pick. 虽然还没到下班时间,卡森伯格却是亲自和卡洛琳一起赶来接机。 After the group exchanged greetings, boarded, although both sides have had the close communication these days, Katzenberg impatiently mentioned the recent a series of events. 一行人寒暄过后,上了车,虽然这段时间双方一直都有着密切的沟通,卡森伯格还是迫不及待地说起最近的一系列事件。 „This interception at least three influences, but, only caught tiger fund tail to the present. I and Ian they have been discussing the security issue about company recently, including supervisory systems, security regulations and security personnel. Eric, you are are not making Carter establish the independent bodyguard team. I think that gives the bystander the security matters concerned of Firefly system with it, was inferior that we do, establish a special security company, includes this all services, serves for the entire Firefly system specially.” “这次窃听的至少有三股势力,不过,到现在还是只抓到了老虎基金这一只尾巴。我和伊恩他们最近一直在讨论关于公司的安保问题,包括监控系统、保密条例和安保人员。艾瑞克,你不是正在让卡特建立单独的保镖团队吗。我就想,与其将萤火虫体系的安保事宜交给外人,不如我们自己来做,成立一家专门的安保公司,将这所有业务都囊括进去,专门为整个萤火虫体系服务。” Eric is listening to the Katzenberg words, notes the front to drive Carter that looked at several rear view mirrors unrestrainedly, said with a smile: „Carter, do you think what kind of?” 艾瑞克听着卡森伯格的话,注意到前排开车的卡特・摩恩情不自禁地望了几眼后视镜,笑道:“卡特,你觉得怎么样？” „Boss, although under I want to take on this responsibility very much. However, confessed that if must do in a big way, I am not possibly able to be competent.” “老板,虽然我很想担下这份责任。不过,坦白来说,如果要做大,我可能就无法胜任了。” Eric nods, said to Katzenberg: „Actually, the key of this matter must find one to be worth trusting ability enough person, although can the rank promotion this company to directly to my responsible degree, person but who the concrete matter must have the specialty does. The Firefly system goal is too big, we find the person blindly, likely went to enter.” 艾瑞克点点头,对身旁的卡森伯格道:“其实,这件事的关键还是要找到一个值得信任又能力足够的人,虽然可以将这家公司的等级提升到直接对我个人负责的程度,但具体的事情还是要有专业的人来做。萤火虫体系目标太大,我们盲目地去找人,很可能被趁虚而入。” „Can make the head-hunting company look for some candidates, we select again slowly,” Katzenberg said: „In any event, this definitely compares the matter gives the bystander to be much better.” “可以让猎头公司物色一些人选,我们再慢慢挑,”卡森伯格道:“无论如何,这肯定比把事情交给外人要好一些。” „That this,” Eric also approves the person of same belief: „I make Kelly draw up a plan to come out first, which departments needs to establish specifically, budgets and so on, everybody has anything to suggest, can say with me directly.” “那就这样,”艾瑞克也赞同道:“我先让凯莉拿出一份方案出来,具体都需要建立哪些部门,还有预算之类,大家有什么建议,也可以直接和我说。” „, That side Viacom,” finishes talking this matter, Katzenberg continues saying: „Eric, what to do do you plan?” “那么,维亚康姆那边,”谈完这件事,卡森伯格继续道:“艾瑞克,你打算怎么办？” „I have been reading the Viacom group wealth report recent recently, the biggest feelings are, Viacom these years the service domain rapidly has been expanding, but this company whole is actually declining. Like Blockbuster, Viacom initially bought this recording tape sale and rental chain store, has spent 80 hundred million USD, but passed in several years, the market value of this company shrank present 3 billion USD. Although the pure recording tape profession is declining rapidly, the family entertainment market that but was substituted by DVD gradually is actually continuously the rapid expansion, last year the output value of entire family entertainment market approached 20 billion USD, is almost Hollywood North America Box Office three times. But the Blockbuster market share actually fell from initially 45% of peak to now 25%. You know where the issue does leave?” “我最近一直在看维亚康姆集团最近几年的财报,最大的感触就是,维亚康姆这些年来的业务版图一直在迅速扩张,但这家公司整体却在衰落。就像百视达,维亚康姆当初买下这家录像带租售连锁店,花了80多亿美元,但短短几年过去,这家公司的市值就已经缩水到了现在的30亿美元。虽然单纯的录像带行业正在迅速衰落,但被DVD逐渐替代的家庭娱乐市场却是一直在快速扩张的,去年整个家庭娱乐市场的产值就已经接近200亿美元,几乎是好莱坞北美票房的三倍。但百视达的市场份额却从当初巅峰时期的45%滑落到现在的25%。你知道问题出在哪里吗？” Katzenberg wants not to say: „Redstone?” 卡森伯格想也不想就道:“雷石东？” „Right, Redstone,” Eric nods, said: „Redstone was too old, could not follow the time. What is more important, he has not been willing to release authority to the following Manager person, has gripped tightly Viacom all authorities in own hand, this is the basis that Viacom declines. In my opinion, Redstone looked like ancient times can draft the clever in fighting founding king, although he has overcome the big territory, did not have enough to govern an ability of country, simultaneously was not willing to give these to be capable of the authority governing the official in country. Then, this ‚country’ final result can only moves toward the decline.” “对,雷石东,”艾瑞克点头,道:“雷石东太老了,已经跟不上时代。更重要的是,他还不肯放权给下面的经理人,一直将维亚康姆的所有权力都紧紧握在自己手中,这才是维亚康姆衰落的根本。在我看来,雷石东就像是一个古时候能征善战的开国君王,他虽然打下了偌大的疆土,却没有足够治理一个国家的能力,同时又不愿将权力交给那些有能力治理国家的臣子。那么,这个‘国家’最终的结果只能是走向衰落。” Hollywood two old man, look like in Eric, Murdoch be too more than Redstone, this was also although afterward the News Corp basic paper intermediary service declined rapidly, Fox management actually as before very good reason. Compares, Redstone completely turned into an obstinate tyrant. 好莱坞的两个老头子,在艾瑞克看来,默多克要比雷石东强上太多,这也是后来虽然新闻集团根本的纸媒业务迅速衰落,福克斯的经营却依旧非常不错的原因。相比起来,雷石东就完全变成了一个刚愎自用的暴君。 In original space and time, Paramount, for «Mission: Impossible» series and Cruise have a falling out, but also waged a war has put in order the opposite party wickedly, on the other hand this actually since also responded the decline of Paramount and even Viacom. 原时空中,派拉蒙为了一个《碟中谍》系列与克鲁斯闹翻,还大动干戈地将对方恶整了一番,这其实从另外一方面也反应了派拉蒙乃至维亚康姆的衰落。 For a Hollywood giant a benefit of movie reduces to sets at the air/Qi with the star, even if superstar, that also fell in price. What falls in price sets at the air/Qi, but also has to put down the figure and opposite party cooperates. 一个好莱坞巨头为了一部电影的利益沦落到与明星置气,哪怕是一线巨星,那也太掉价了一些。更掉价的是置完了气,还不得不放下身段与对方合作。 If Katzenberg has become aware, but also quickly said: „Eric, I know that you were angry to this matter recently very much, but, wants to push down to eradicate Redstone was not realistic. Although the Redstone family does not calculate that owns stocks to Viacom absolutely, but has this company to surpass half voting rights.” 卡森伯格若有所悟,但又很快道:“艾瑞克,我知道你对最近这件事很生气,不过,想要把雷石东推下去根本不现实。雷石东家族虽然不算对维亚康姆绝对持股,但却拥有这家公司超过半数的投票权。” „I have not thought that” Eric shakes the head, the corners of the mouth reveal wipe to sneer, said: „Thinks that this scene, a senior king is defending own throne stubbornly, actually can only own kingdom step by step avalanche, be helplessly solemn and stirring enough, has the epic poem feeling?” “我可没这么想,”艾瑞克摇摇头,嘴角露出一抹冷笑,道:“想想这种场景,一个老国王死死地守着自己的王座,却只能眼睁睁自己的王国一步步崩塌,够不够悲壮,有没有史诗感？” Katzenberg felt that the whole body flood a cool feeling, the subconsciousness nods: „How do you plan to do?” 卡森伯格感觉周身泛起一丝凉意,下意识点点头:“那你打算怎么做？” Eric shakes the head: „Does not use anxiously, after waiting for «Iron Man» screens, said again.” 艾瑞克摇摇头:“不用急,等《钢铁侠》上映之后再说。” Attacks the key of enemy, must preserve itself first. 打击敌人的关键,还是要先保存自己。 At present most essential «Iron Man», this Marvel Cinematic Universe opposing of introduction Firefly Pictures important, Eric did not plan that this critical moment causes complications again, after all, «Iron Man» will screen several days later, certain matters are most also only need to wait for 1-2 weeks again. 眼下最关键的还是《钢铁侠》,这部漫威电影宇宙的开篇之作对于萤火虫影业来说至关重要,艾瑞克不打算再这种关键时刻再节外生枝,毕竟,《钢铁侠》过几天就上映,某些事情最多也只需要再等一两个星期而已。 Returned to Cliff Peak Manor, Los Angeles around 2 : 00 pm, Katzenberg also to have the work to do, sits a while quickly to leave. 回到尖角庄园,洛杉矶这边才下午两点多钟,卡森伯格还有工作要做,坐了一会儿就很快离开。 In villa as before lonely, the girl has not come back from Australia, as before and Joanna they take vacation in that side. Actually Elizabeth and Julia returned, Eric just received her call on the vehicle. 别墅里依旧冷清,丫头还没有从澳洲回来,依旧和乔安娜他们在那边度假。倒是伊丽莎白和茱莉亚已经返回,艾瑞克刚刚在车上就接到了她的电话。 Packs off Katzenberg, Eric returns to near the villa glass curtain wall sofa to sit down, is extending the body at will, recently a series of events streamed , the Eric moral nature accumulated the thick exhausted feeling eventually, at this time went home, is looking at blue sea Blue Sky outside curtain wall, actually finally relaxed many. 送走卡森伯格,艾瑞克返回别墅玻璃幕墙边的沙发坐下,随意地伸展着身体,最近一系列事件纷至沓来,艾瑞克心底终究还是积累了浓浓的疲惫感,此时回到家,望着幕墙外的碧海蓝天,倒是终于轻松了不少。 Carolyn and Meyer has not left, is helping Eric reorganize the baggage. 卡洛琳和梅耶尔还没有离开,正在帮艾瑞克整理行李。 After a while, Carolyn holds pot coffee to walk, by Eric on the tea table puts down, collects peacefully, sits side him, said: „Eric, the paternal aunt said that next week plans Los Angeles.” 过了一会儿,卡洛琳捧着一壶咖啡走过来,在艾瑞克旁边茶几上放下,安静地凑过来,坐在他身旁,道:“艾瑞克,姑姑说下周打算来一趟洛杉矶。” Some Eric doubts: „Un?” 艾瑞克有些疑惑:“嗯？” „On the days of the previous time, in London, I goes home, the paternal aunt runs over suddenly, asked about your matter.” “上次,就是在伦敦,我回家那几天,姑姑突然跑过来,问了一些关于你的事情。” Eric understands that should be gives the day of Olivia that notebook, said: „She, said that what matter had?” 艾瑞克明白过来,应该是自己将那台笔记本电脑交给奥利维亚那天,道:“她,说有什么事情了吗？” „Paternal aunt had not said that” Carolyn shakes the head, said: „She told me, under her the weekly assembly came.” “姑姑没有说,”卡洛琳摇摇头,道:“她只是告诉我,她下周会过来。” Eric thinks, somewhat is perplexed, can only nod saying: „Un, I knew.” 艾瑞克想了想,也有些不明所以,只能点头道:“嗯,我知道了。”