A couple of stories caught my attention today. The New York Times reported on a reorganization within Sony. PlayStation chief Kaz Hirai will lead a division that encompasses the gaming, software, PC and portable device units. The goal is to improve cooperation between those parts of the company. This could help Sony leverage its PlayStation Network software and services across its different device categories. TVs are now in another division, so I guess no connected entertainment experience soup for you.
The other article was a CNET interview with Microsoft’s Stephen Elop, who runs the company’s business unit. The point that struck me there was the idea that the bad economy would force different Microsoft units to work more closely together.
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