I'm not sure how many times I've heard that Sony's independent divisions will look to start working together across their various products but it seems that after a restructure, which leaves Kaz Hirai in charge of PlayStation but also of the VAIO brand, that they will be trying it all again. From Joystiq.
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Sony is forming two new divisions, one of which will oversee PlayStation and Vaio PCs, while the other takes charge of Bravia TVs, Cybershot digital cameras, and Handycam camcorders. The person in charge of the new PlayStation and Vaio division is none other than Kaz Hirai, head of Sony's gaming business. Heading up the other division will be Hiroshi Yoshioka, who currently oversees Sony's TV business.
On the video game side of things, one of opportunities presented by this restructuring will be to expand PSN beyond the realm of games. The company wants to offer real network-based content that works across all Sony devices, including its game consoles, Walkman brand, and even the e-Reader. With Sony reorganizing all of its divisions, the prospect of SCE having greater access to other divisions in the company becomes higher.
That's so funny that Kaz now must work to fight MS with the Playstation while kissing MS's ass with the Vaio.
Business is funny sometimes.
Indeed. I do not envy him his position.
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