528: Chapter 526: Passed Level 3 Authentication and Entered Public Procurement

The self-developed microkernel features code that is completely autonomous and controllable, with no reliance on foreign open-source components.

All data is stored locally and transmitted via the cloud, encrypted throughout the entire process using national cryptographic algorithms.

Having learned from the previous lesson, the system now has multi-layer security protection built-in, with Star Shield directly responsible for the kernel.

The expert group even specifically brought out some top-tier viruses—these were important weapons they used for reciprocal countermeasures against the United States—only for them to be wiped out immediately by Star Shield.

"It's even better than we anticipated," the leader of the research group said.

But he was quickly retorted by his deputy:

"Old Li, you have the nerve to brag about your code? You were counter-hacked before you even breached their first firewall!"

"Exactly. If they hadn't shown mercy, your computer would have been fried. You'd have quite a headache figuring out how to write your self-criticism report then."

Facing his old friend's undermining, the vice-minister-level group leader didn't get angry; after all, this was a good thing.

Another deputy leader said: "Previous domestic systems were either based on Linux, meaning the underlying security couldn't be controlled, or their ecosystem was too poor to be usable.

Taishan System is the first to achieve complete autonomous control while also balancing practicality.

So, let's go back and take a vote!"

Everyone nodded. This was no small matter, so Liu Zhihong just smiled from the sidelines...

...

On July 31st, the certification review passed unanimously.

After all, no one dared to mess around with this project, or their official positions would definitely be at risk.

Early on the morning of August 1st, Transsion's official Weibo account simultaneously released a major announcement.

[Taishan OS Desktop Edition has officially passed the Level 3 Certification for National Information Security Protection, been selected for the Government Procurement Center's supplier directory, and become one of the first recommended domestic desktop operating systems.

The Qingyun series of commercial computers and workstations built by Transsion Computer, a subsidiary of Transsion Group, have simultaneously entered the government procurement directory and come fully pre-installed with the Taishan OS desktop.

The Qingyun series computers are equipped with NVIDIA's self-developed processors and graphics cards, providing a brand-new, autonomous, and controllable solution.]

Once Transsion finished releasing their announcement, the others understood the gravity of the situation. Thus, the three major operators—China Telecom, China Unicom, and France Telecom—jointly made an official announcement:

They would purchase 100,000 units of Qingyun commercial office desktops in the first batch to help promote the PC version of Taishan OS.

The stated justification was quite long, but it boiled down to the fact that this purchase wasn't just for the sake of buying equipment; it was to replace aging devices in business halls and internal office terminals nationwide.

But anyone could see that it was specifically to replace the Windows system.

After all, besides these companies, other enterprises also announced procurement plans. Aside from government units that hadn't officially announced anything yet, these public institutions had all issued corresponding notices.

Of course, the one panicking the most was Lenovo.

The Lenovo headquarters building in Beijing.

Boss Liu was in his office reprimanding Yang Yuanqing.

"I told you to prepare in advance, and you still managed to play a good hand this poorly. What are you all good for?"

"And you, you've been with me for so many years... You've been visiting those old leaders regularly, so how could you let something like this happen?"

It was no wonder Boss Liu was so angry; several partners had already sent them new notification letters...

They demanded that Transsion be added to the original procurement list and emphasized the importance of domestic systems.

As for how the company would handle it, or whether there would be misunderstandings? They didn't care; after all, the message from above was too obvious this time.

Hearing the reprimand, Yang Yuanqing said hurriedly and nervously: "Boss Liu, I knew they might cause a certain impact on our market, so I did make preparations in advance.

But we didn't expect them to come from the top down.

After all, who doesn't comply with that now... So now, for the sake of their own positions, they are a bit... towards us."

"A bit what?"

Boss Liu's expression changed instantly. After all, the world knew that Lenovo sold at high prices, but they didn't know that they were just holding the line; everyone shared common interests...

"A bit insincere and defiant. But Boss Liu, I feel that them doing this actually isn't... isn't voluntary on their part either."

"After all, the current requirements are a bit special. Although many companies are still taking a wait-and-see approach, the general trend has already emerged. Our Windows system combined with Intel processors has absolutely no advantage in terms of policy."

"I don't care what difficulties you have."

Before he could explain a few more sentences, Boss Liu rolled his eyes at him. "How could I have such a stupid student as you?"

"You played a good hand so poorly; do you really have to force me to come out of retirement?"

Yang Yuanqing also smiled awkwardly; it seemed that he... he really hadn't done well.

"Their methods recently have indeed been a bit ruthless, which caught me off guard. I ask that you please teach me, Teacher."

After speaking, Yang Yuanqing hurriedly bowed, fearing... the boss would get even angrier.

"Channels, connections, after-sales service—we have been doing this for so many years. The advantages we've accumulated in the government and enterprise sectors are not something a newcomer can compare with.

I told you to increase the rebates last time; this time, increase them by another 20 percent.

Send all the business liaison personnel down to visit the clients one by one.

Tell them, isn't it just a Windows system? We can also use Taishan System; tell them not to worry."

"Also, issue a statement to the public immediately. Say that Lenovo has never forgotten that it is a Chinese enterprise, our domestic adaptation plan is also being pushed forward, and we are talking with the industry about deep cooperation.

We will absolutely support the development of domestic systems, tell them to rest assured.

In short, whether we do it or not, blow it out of proportion first. We cannot let the market think we are powerless to fight back."

"Alright, Boss Liu, I will arrange it immediately."

...

After leaving Boss Liu's office, Yang Yuanqing immediately had his secretary notify all senior executives to hold an emergency meeting in 10 minutes.

Thus, 10 minutes later, the conference room was packed, and everyone was discussing this matter.

"I believe everyone already knows; Transsion has snatched our government and enterprise orders and doesn't want to leave us a way out at all.

So, there is only one thing on the agenda for today's meeting: how to snatch the orders back."

The head of the Government and Enterprise Division was the first to stand up:

"Boss Yang, we have already sorted through all the government and enterprise projects currently being followed up on. Currently, there are 5 provincial-level projects and 3 state-owned enterprise procurement projects out for tender, and Transsion has signed up for all of them.

Their proposal focuses on full-stack autonomous security and control, which gets high policy bonus points."

"Doesn't that put us in a very passive position?"

"Our public opinion has been poor these past two years. Previously, we didn't have those competitors, but now..."

"Actually, we aren't at a disadvantage," the head of the Government and Enterprise Division reassured everyone while they were all anxious. "According to the information we've obtained, their quotes aren't low either."

"Although their CPU is self-developed, the first generation..."

"Is there a possibility that they are also one of us?"