MOFCOM will allow Seagate to continue to improve the competitiveness of its products through integration of technologies and operational efficiencies to the extent that activities in these areas do not negatively influence the independence of the two brands. For example, R&D product planning and development activities that enhance the competitiveness of each brand do not need to be firewalled. Similarly, groups that support sales operations that occur after a customer purchase decision has been made (e.g., order management, collections, customer service, and logistics) do not need to be firewalled.