Sony Corporation – Digital Transformation Strategies
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Sony Digital Transformation Strategies Report Overview
Sony uses AI technologies as a part of its digital transformation strategies. The annual ICT spending of Sony was estimated at $4.6 billion in 2022. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and hardware from vendors. Sony is a manufacturer of electronic equipment, semiconductors, medical-related equipment, instruments, and devices. The company’s products include televisions, mobile phones, cameras, music systems, game consoles and software, semiconductors, batteries, and other electronic components.
| Total ICT Spending 2022 | $4.6 billion |
| ICT Spend by Function | Communications, Data Center, Network, Application, End-User Computing, Service Desk, and Management |
| ICT Spend by Channel | Internal Development and Maintenance, Technology Vendors (Direct), Local Resellers, Telcos, ICT Services Providers/Consulting Firms, Specialist Outsourcers, and Systems integrators |
| External ICT Spend by Segment | ICT services, Software (including Cloud SaaS), Hardware (including Cloud Iaas), Network and communications, Consulting, and Others |
| Technology Theme Focus | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud, Blockchain, and IoT |
The Sony enterprise tech ecosystem report will act as a reference point to understand a company/competitor’s digital strategy. It will also help in understanding the digital preparedness of the company against its peers. Information included in these reports are sourced from a mix of our very own internal database and authentic secondary research links such as company’s annual report, presentations, press releases etc. The report covers overview of the company, its digital transformation strategies, technology focus areas, technology initiatives, technology introductions, investments, partnerships, acquisitions, ICT spending among others.
Digital Transformation Strategies
Sony has begun to apply its AI technology to a variety of sectors including entertainment. Sony established Sony AI in 2020 that aim to accelerate AI research and development by combining it with the Sony Group’s imaging and sensing technologies, robotics technologies, and entertainment assets such as movies, music, and games, to drive change across business sectors and help create new ones.
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Sony Technology Theme Focus
Sony is utilizing number of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, big data, cloud, blockchain, and IoT to enhance operational efficiency and product offerings.
Sony Technology Focus
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Sony Technology Initiatives
Sony has been involved in several strategic technology partnerships and collaborations, technology developments and roll outs over the past few years. For instance, Sony AI, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and Polyphony Digital entered collaboration to introduce Gran Turismo Sophy (GT Sophy), a superhuman AI agent, to compete with leading drivers in Gran Turismo (GT) Sport, a PlayStation4 racing simulation game. GT Sophy was created using deep learning technology developed by Sony AI and Gran Turismo, as well as through training via SIE’s cloud gaming infrastructure.
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Sony ICT Spend by Function
- Communications
- Data center
- Network
- Application
- End-user computing
- Service desk
- Management
Sony ICT Spend by Function, 2022
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Sony ICT Spend by Channel
- Internal development and maintenance
- Technology vendors (direct)
- Local resellers
- Telcos
- ICT services providers/Consulting firms
- Specialist outsourcers
- Systems integrators
Sony ICT Spend by Channel, 2022
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Sony External ICT Spend by Segment
- ICT services
- Software (including Cloud SaaS)
- Hardware (including Cloud Iaas)
- Network and communications
- Consulting
- Others
Sony External ICT Spend by Segment, 2022
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Scope
This report provides:
- Insight into Sony’s technology activities.
- Insights of its digital transformation strategies and technology center & innovation program.
- Overview of technology initiatives covering product launches, partnerships, investments, and acquisitions.
- Insights on each technology initiative including technology theme, objective, and benefits.
- Details of estimated ICT budgets and major ICT contracts.
Reasons to Buy
- Gain insights into Sony’s technology operations.
- Gain insights into its technology strategies and innovation initiatives.
- Gain insights into its technology themes under focus.
- Gain insights into its various product launches, partnerships, investments, and acquisitions.
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the total ICT spending of Sony in 2022?
The annual ICT spending of Sony was estimated at $4.6 billion in 2022.
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Which was the leading ICT spending category by function for Sony?
Communications was the leading ICT spending category by function for Sony in 2022.
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Which was the leading ICT spending category by channel for Sony?
Internal development and maintenance was the leading ICT spending category by channel for Sony in 2022.
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Which was the leading ICT spending category by segment for Sony?
Software (including cloud SaaS) was the leading ICT spending category by segment for Sony in 2022.
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What are the key technology themes in focus for Sony?
The key technological theme in focus for Sony are artificial intelligence, big data, cloud, IoT, and alternative reality.
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