Sony headquarters to lay off factories: will focus on developing Sony mobile phones

Source: Internet
Author: User
Keywords Layoffs Sony Sony phones

&http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/37954.html ">nbsp; "Technology News" October 19, according to foreign media reports, the current plight of electronic products manufacturers Sony announced that the company will lay off 2000 people, and will close a Japanese factory lens production, the factory mainly produces cameras and cell phone lenses, while providing customer service for Sony Mobile division.

Sony announced earlier that it would start restructuring next March to maintain its competitiveness in the market. Plans to lay off 10000 people worldwide, including 3000 layoffs in Japan. Sony will spend about 926 million dollars on restructuring, and Sony is expected to save $378.6 million a year after layoffs.

The data show Sony's net loss has risen from $195.3 million trillion to $310 million in the same period last year. As losses continue to grow, Sony is adjusting its product line and exerting its force in three key areas: gaming consoles, digital imaging and the most important mobile devices.

It is reported that 1 years ago Sony wholly acquired Sony and Ericsson Joint Ventures, now the company's focus has shifted to Sony mobile phones.

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