Chapter 276 Reached authorized cooperation with 12 overseas partners
In fact, the technology giants of OMG include Disney and other OMG companies in other industries.
They also did not want to connect to a metaverse digital world dominated by metaverse intelligence. They did not participate in the formulation of standards. Even Lu An did not even say hello to them, and could only choose to accept or not accept it. They were very unhappy about this.
But the problem is that brain-computer terminals have been born, technology has advanced to this point, and this objective fact cannot be changed.
The most terrible thing is that they have no choice but to come up with similar competing products.
Just as the Internet was born in Amalica in the last century, the whole world has to follow suit to access it. The price of not accessing it is unaffordable.
The meeting froze not long after it started.
Blocking is an unbearable price; not blocking is tantamount to acquiescing to Oriental's leadership in key scientific and technological fields, and in the digital world it has built, Oumei has become a follower.
At present, brain-computer terminals are only sold in the domestic market.
Overseas consumers want to experience it but have no way to appeal. Countless "Generation Z" groups overseas who yearn for the digital world of the Metaverse can only watch helplessly.
The vast majority of people rely on videos shared on YouTube to satisfy their cravings, but the more they watch, the more greedy they become.
Some enthusiasts have traveled thousands of miles to the East just to experience it for themselves. Al from North Los Angeles.
Waters is one of them.
After the press conference, Al Waters had been browsing the Internet for more than half a month. During this period, he searched for various news. What he wanted to know most was when Bei Magnesium would be able to import brain-computer terminal products, but he had not found any valuable news for such a long time.
This made him very angry, and he scolded him on the Internet for why he hadn't imported a brain machine yet.
At the beginning of this month, Al Waters immediately flew from the other side of the ocean to the East after receiving his visa, and came to Shanghai, the magical city, to play in the Metaverse Experience Center.
I thought I could experience it quickly when I came, but I didn’t expect it would be so difficult to get a seat.
At the moment, the only "Brain Computer Internet Cafes" in operation in China are the thousands of stores in the Yuanverse Experience Center. Other merchants are also rushing to renovate and open stores, but it will take two months to complete them.
At present, there are more than 15,000 brain-computer Internet cafes that are being renovated and ready to open nationwide, and they are growing every day, with bosses joining the game every day.
At present, the daily occupancy rate of all major stores in the Yuanverse Experience Center is basically 100%, and even late at night, the occupancy rate is full.
The market demand is so huge and there are no other stores. Now everyone can only go to the Metaverse Experience Center.
To get on the plane, you really have to grab it, and you must register as a member, because registered members can make reservations directly online. It is impossible to guard a machine offline. By the time this person gets off the plane, this seat has been reserved by someone else three days ago.
There is no other way but to follow the registered members to make reservations and queue up.
On the third day after Al Waters worked so hard in Shanghai, it was finally his turn to reserve a seat.
That afternoon, there was a Metaverse Experience Center located in a prosperous area of Shanghai.
Al Waters arrived at the store half an hour early. After arriving, he was guided by the waiter to seat No. 273 in the store.
Lying comfortably on the brain-computer terminal platform, watching the crown slowly lowering, his excitement became stronger and he was looking forward to it.
How to play the Metaverse, he has already watched and shared the guide on YouTube countless times, and he is already familiar with it.
"Gift Crab!"
In the digital world, Alan Waters was shocked when he saw the private scene in front of him. He was so excited that he subconsciously said: "It's incredible——!
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This really opened the door to a new world for him, his first personal immersive experience, everything he saw was extremely novel and shocking
Al Waters was a hardcore gamer, and it wasn't long before he couldn't wait to experience what it was like to play games in the digital world.
However, he did not choose the popular "Machine War". This game type is not his cup of tea. His favorite game is the "Final Fantasy" series, but this game is not currently adapted to brain-computer terminals, and it will be next year at the earliest.
In the end, he chose a fantasy MMORPG game, which is a multiplayer online role-playing game.
[Character data loading—scene loading—]
With the system sound prompt, Al Waters felt his eyes go dark, and then, a strong sense of weightlessness came, as if he had passed through a tunnel of light.
The next moment, the feeling of being down to earth returned again, and he found that he had "appeared" in a bustling medieval-style town square.
"This - is me?" He lowered his head and looked at himself.
What he saw was not his T-shirt and jeans, but a slightly old leather armor with a training dagger hanging on his waist.
He raised his hand and moved his fingers.
The bending of each joint is so natural that you can even feel the faint touch of nails across your palm.
The smell in the air is complex and real, the aroma of earth, baking bread, the smell of soot from the blacksmith shop, the sound of the clash of armor of guards patrolling, the cries of vendors, and the conversation of players...
All these sounds did not come from the headphones, but seemed to really pour into his ears from all directions, with a precise sense of direction and distance.
Al Waters saw a player "transformed" into a dwarf warrior, carrying a huge battle ax, grinning and waving at him, and sent him an invitation to team up for a mission.
He did not open any game menu, and the operations can be based on thoughts.
As soon as I thought about checking the attributes, the translucent holographic attribute panel appeared in front of my eyes.
If you want to use a skill, imagine the effect and goal of the skill in your mind, and your body will naturally make corresponding actions, while the system will assist in guiding the output of the skill.
Al Waters readily accepted the invitation of this strange player, and together they took on the task of clearing out the goblin lair.
Leave the town and step into the dense black forest.
There is soft humus under the feet, exuding a moist atmosphere, and the sunlight casts mottled light and shadow through the layers of leaves.
He could "feel" the cool breeze blowing on his face in the forest, could hear the "click" sound of breaking dead branches when he stepped on it, and the faint roar of beasts in the distance.
"Too-too real-"
Al Waters muttered to himself, subconsciously clenching the dagger in his hand, nervous and excited.
This was completely different from the experience that could be compared to using a mouse and keyboard to operate a model in front of a computer screen. At this moment, he felt like a fledgling adventurer.
At the entrance of the goblin lair, the battle is about to break out.
When the first ferocious-looking goblin rushed over with a howl and brandished a wooden stick, Al Waters's heart shrank suddenly.
The fishy smell that hit his face, the threatening growl, and the sound of wind caused by waving weapons all brought strong physical stimulation.
"Get away!" The short teammate yelled and stepped forward with his shield.
Al Waters stepped sideways, focused his thoughts, and activated the skill "Wind Sting".
He felt a force rising from his waist and pouring down his arm into the dagger. The entire thrusting movement was smooth and powerful, as if it had been tempered for thousands of times.
The moment the dagger penetrated the goblin's body, he could even "feel" the blockage and feedback force of breaking through the leather and cutting into the muscles!
"Ouch!"
The goblin screamed and disappeared into white light.
At this moment, Al Waters is in a state of excitement and excitement after being highly concentrated.
Six or seven hours passed before he knew it, in which he socialized, explored, and fought with other players, and it was like experiencing a completely different life.
Until I couldn’t bear it anymore, I reluctantly logged off and exited the digital world of the Metaverse.
"This is simply - it's simply a second life!"
Al Waters, who has returned to reality, is still immersed in the shock of the digital world and cannot calm down for a long time.
The first personal experience greatly exceeded his expectations.
Suddenly eating so well, he can never go back. The PS4 and Xbox at home, he just wants to throw them in the trash can.
But when I thought that this product was not available in Bei Magnesium, and I didn’t know when it would be available, my friend who lives in Bengbu started to criticize it on the social forum on the Internet.
In fact, thousands of foreign players are just like him now.
However, the very next day, a news flash message released by Publisher excited countless foreign players, including Al Waters.
Reports say that many well-known companies have recently gone to Jianing City to discuss cooperation matters such as overseas authorized stores with Metaverse Intelligent Control. Brain-computer terminals are expected to be introduced into the European magnesium market.
This matter is not only a matter of concern to thousands of overseas players, but also to practitioners in many industries, because the brain-computer terminal is not only a game and entertainment device, but also a powerful productivity tool.
Monday, November 6, the new headquarters of Metaverse Intelligent Control.
Chen Yuan, the head of the brain-computer terminal business department, is reporting to Lu An in his office at the moment: "So far, we have reached authorized cooperation with these 12 overseas distributors, covering Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, America and other regions, and have signed agreements."
Lu Anshun picked up the list material he handed over and glanced at it, "How many orders have been placed?"
Chen Yuan replied: "These 12 partners have purchased a total of 11.58 million units, and the total order volume is expected to be around 114.5 billion US dollars."
Hearing this number, Lu An nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, breaking the tens of millions of units."
Chen Yuan has become accustomed to the calmness of Big BOSS. In fact, this is a real hit.
Even for smart phones, the volume is huge, not to mention the export of brain-computer terminals, with the average price of each one exceeding US$10,000.
"These distributors dare to place such a large order, mainly because of the efforts of enterprise customers, which gives them the confidence to purchase large quantities of goods." Chen Yuan said with a smile: "I heard that many overseas companies have contacted them, and some have already negotiated their intentions in advance."
The powerful productivity attributes of computer terminals have led many companies to include this product in their purchase lists.
Especially for Internet companies and those who make content, brain-computer terminals have become an indispensable tool for them. For productivity needs, most of them buy the enhanced version or the super enhanced version, because it is tailor-made for productivity.
The basic version is more for entertainment purposes. Individual consumers who don’t have productivity needs generally buy the basic version. Brother Fu is an exception, but this is not the majority of people after all.
Finally, Lu An reminded: "You don't know what bad things these foreigners are harboring in their hearts. You have to keep a close eye on them and don't be careless. They have no choice but to grovel now. It doesn't mean that they really Be honest."
Chen Yuan nodded and responded: "Understood."
The cooperation method of the 12 distributors of brain-computer terminals this time is an authorized store model.
Yuanjie Intelligent Control still does not open direct-operated stores in overseas markets. Lu An is not worried that the other party will grow out of control because of this, because the company's products have strong technical monopoly barriers, which itself is a kind of super control.
The core difference between authorized stores and directly operated stores lies in ownership and operating models.
Directly operated stores are directly invested, operated and managed by the brand, and their employees are also directly trained by the brand. The revenue belongs to the brand, providing the most comprehensive products, standardized services and unified prices, and is also the official display window for the brand image.
Authorized stores are operated independently by third-party operators after obtaining brand authorization. They are responsible for their own profits and losses. They need to follow the basic standards of the brand but have certain operating flexibility. They have advantages in flexibility and localized services.
Yuanjie Intelligent Control has authorized 12 overseas partners. They are middlemen. The company sells goods to them, and they sell them to consumers to earn the price difference.
If they can't sell, the goods will fall into their own hands, and they don't have pricing power yet. If they want to raise or lower the price, they need permission from Yuanjie Intelligent Control.
However, there is no need to worry about selling the brain-computer terminal product now. This is the reason why the 12 partners dare to come forward and purchase such goods. The enterprise side alone has determined that more than 5 million units will be quickly digested after the goods arrive. Basically, supply exceeds demand.
After all, Metaverse Intelligent Control is the only provider in the world. Just imagine a scenario where only one manufacturer supplies computers in the world.
As long as the technology is not open source, there may not be similar competing products in the next five to ten years.
If a partner raises prices privately, overseas consumers can report it to their local relevant agencies. If that doesn't work, they can report it directly through Metaverse's overseas official website and provide evidence.
Sometimes, the inner tube is not as good as the outer tube.
Those overseas partners may be powerful locally, but Yuanjie Intelligent Control will not tolerate them. This is what they fear most.
In terms of pricing power, although price increases and price reductions require permission from Metaverse Intelligent Control, it will only control the price increase depending on the situation. If the partner lowers the price, it will never be affected.
The price increase will be controlled because the price increase is not conducive to the popularity of the product. What Metaverse Intelligent Control wants is market share and popularity. The faster global ownership increases, the better.
And price reduction is conducive to the popularization of products, so of course it will not matter. If a partner wants to sell at a reduced price, Metaverse Intelligent Control will never hesitate for a second. Anyway, the price reduction will not affect the company's profits. The moment the goods are shipped to the partners, Metaverse Intelligent Control has already received the profit it should make.
However, the partners will definitely not engage in this kind of loss-making business. They now want to raise the price. The purchasing cost from Yuanjie Intelligent Control is less than 11,000 US dollars. In the face of the current market demand, even if one unit is sold for 30,000 US dollars, there is no need to worry about being unable to sell it.
They don’t care about things like penetration rate and the digital ecological barriers of the Metaverse, because it has nothing to do with them. Their source of profit is from selling hardware.
However, the pricing power is not in their hands.
And between a full meal and a full meal, I chose a full meal.
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