allonlinenovel Chapter 69 Press Conference
Chapter 69 Press Conference
Three days later, the 402 Technology press conference was held at the Hangzhou International Conference Center.
This was 402's first large-scale event, and Han Lu began preparations a week in advance. Every detail—venue, media, guests, and schedule—was repeatedly confirmed. Zuo Cheng initially felt it wasn't necessary to make such a grand spectacle, but Han Lu insisted that this was a crucial battle for 402 to establish its industry standing.
"CEFC's white paper has already spread throughout the industry. If we don't respond, they'll snatch the concept of integrated space-ground communication," Han Lu said. "The press conference isn't for your technical team; it's for the industry, for Blue Bay Communications, and for the bidding committee."
Zuo Cheng was persuaded by her.
The press conference was scheduled for 2 PM, and Zuo Cheng arrived at the venue at 1:30 PM. The backstage area was already bustling with activity. Chen Hao was setting up the demonstration equipment, Zhang Lei was confirming the guest list, and Yu Ying, representing Professor Li's team, was also there to help out.
Ma Hao also arrived; today was his first day on the job. Zuo Cheng put him in charge of equipment maintenance, giving him a chance to integrate into the team. Ma Hao wasn't talkative, but he was very meticulous, checking every interface three times.
"Are you nervous?" Yu Ying asked.
"A little," Zuo Cheng honestly admitted. "I'm not very comfortable in these kinds of situations."
"It's okay, you can talk about your techniques on stage, and I'll cheer you on from below."
Zuo Cheng smiled and said, "Thank you."
The press conference officially began at 2:00 PM.
The venue was packed with people, numbering over two hundred. Besides media reporters, there were many industry professionals, including representatives from several competitors. Zuo Cheng spotted someone from CEFC in the crowd; they were sitting in the last row, their expression unfriendly.
Han Lu, as the host, first took the stage to introduce the development history of 402 Technology. Her presentation was excellent, from the establishment of Studio 402 to winning the second phase of the Sky Dome project, eliciting frequent applause from the audience. Finally, she invited Zuo Cheng to the stage to give a speech.
Zuo Cheng walked onto the stage, looked at the audience below, and took a deep breath.
"Distinguished guests, good afternoon. I am Zuo Cheng from 402 Technology. Today, we are releasing the integrated space-ground intelligent network technology framework."
He opened the PowerPoint presentation and began explaining the technical details.
What is space-ground integration? Simply put, it's the merging of space-based and terrestrial networks into a unified whole. Traditional communication is separated between space and ground, with satellites and ground base stations operating independently. Space-ground integration breaks down this boundary, allowing for unified scheduling and dynamic allocation of space-based and ground resources.
Zuo Cheng switched to the next slide, and a complex architecture diagram appeared on the screen.
"This is our distributed architecture diagram. Each satellite node is an independent computing unit that can process business locally. When the load is unbalanced, the system will automatically trigger load balancing to ensure optimal overall performance. This architecture can support more than 100,000 terminals online simultaneously, with response latency controlled within ten milliseconds."
The audience listened attentively, and many were taking notes.
"Let me further introduce the adaptive coding and modulation technology. This is Blue Bay Communications' core patent and a key to satellite-ground integration. It can dynamically adjust the coding method and modulation order according to channel conditions, maximizing spectral efficiency while ensuring reliability. Currently, only Blue Bay Communications and 402 Technology possess this technology."
"Finally, I want to emphasize one point," Zuo Cheng said, "Space-Ground Integration is not a concept or a vision, but a technology that has already been implemented. 402 Technology has already achieved the core functions of the space-ground integrated architecture in the second phase of the Sky Dome project, which has been verified by Blue Bay Communications."
He pressed the remote control, and a photo of an acceptance report appeared on the screen, stamped with the official seal of Blue Bay Communications.
"This is the acceptance report for the second phase of Sky Dome, with a score of 94. We're not just making empty promises; we're letting the facts speak for themselves."
A round of applause erupted from the audience.
Zuo Cheng paused, then continued, "Huaxin Group recently released a white paper that also mentioned space-ground integration. We welcome industry colleagues to pay attention to this direction, but we must also clarify that the core patents for space-ground integration are held by Lanwan Communications and 402 Technology. Any unauthorized use will constitute infringement."
This statement caused an uproar in the audience.
Zuo Cheng knew this was a declaration of war against Huaxin. But he had to say it, otherwise 402 would appear weak and easily bullied.
After the press conference, Zuo Cheng was surrounded by reporters who asked him all sorts of questions. He answered them one by one with composure.
"Mr. Zuo, will CEFC Group respond to your statement?"
"I don't know, it depends on them."
"Who do you think will win in the third phase of the Sky Dome project, 402 or CEFC?"
"I trust the evaluation committee to make a fair judgment. Our task is to come up with the best solution; the evaluation process is up to the experts."
What were the considerations behind Professor Li Weimin's team's collaboration with 402?
"Professor Li is a leading authority in the field of satellite communications in China. His choice to cooperate with us demonstrates his recognition of our technological capabilities. The integration of academia and industry is the key to the success of the Sky Dome project."
"What are the next plans for 402?"
"We are fully committed to preparing for the bidding process for the third phase of Sky Dome. We are confident and capable of completing this task."
The interview lasted for half an hour before Zuo Cheng finally managed to leave.
He returned backstage and found Yu Ying waiting for him.
"That was a wonderful presentation," Yu Ying said. "I was completely engrossed in listening from the audience."
"Thank you." Zuo Cheng smiled. "Actually, I was very nervous; my palms were sweaty."
"I didn't realize," Yu Ying said, handing him a bottle of water. "You seemed very confident."
Zuo Cheng took the water and drank a sip.
"The press conference is over, but the real battle has just begun," he said. "CEFC will not give up easily; they will definitely retaliate."
"How do you plan to deal with this?"
"We'll meet force with force, and we'll dam water with water," Zuo Cheng said. "We have the technology, the team, and Professor Li's support. As long as we maximize these advantages, we're sure to win."
Yu Ying nodded: "I'll go see Professor Li tomorrow and show him the materials from the press conference. He might be able to help us improve the plan."
"Okay," Zuo Cheng said. "Listen to his opinions; the experience of a senior figure is invaluable."
Yu Ying looked at him, her eyes full of trust.
"I trust you."
Zuo Cheng grasped her hand and squeezed it firmly.
"Let's go, I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight."
As the two walked out of the venue, the setting sun over Hangzhou shone brightly on them, casting a golden glow.
"The press conference was a great success," Yu Ying said. "The reporters were all stunned by you."
"It's just superficial success," Zuo Cheng said. "The real test is the bidding. Only if you win the bid do you truly win."
"It will happen." Yu Ying squeezed his hand. "I believe it."
Zuo Cheng looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Your words give me even more confidence."