Breaking News

Razer Expands 4000 Hz Hyperpolling To Select Blackwidow Keyboards ASUS Announces ExpertCenter PN54-S1 Mini PC SCUF Gaming Introduces Valor Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2025 Sony Unveils Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

logo

  • Share Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
  • Home
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Essays
  • Forum
  • Legacy
  • About
    • Submit News

    • Contact Us
    • Privacy

    • Promotion
    • Advertise

    • RSS Feed
    • Site Map

Search form

Sony Optiarc To Cease Operations

Sony Optiarc To Cease Operations

Optical Storage Aug 25,2012 0

As part of Sony's reconstruction plan, Sony will leave the optical disc drive business by next year. According to unconfirmed sources, Sony Optiarc Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that produces CD and DVD drives used in personal computers, will cease operations by March, sources said Aug. 24.

The move comes as Sony is trying to close its money-losing divisions.

Most of the 400 employees in Japan and abroad will be let go through an early retirement program, The Asahi Shimbun paper noted today.

Sony posted a net loss of 457 billion yen ($5.8 billion) in fiscal 2011. The comnpany has been trying to rebuild its operations by focusing on core divisions, such as games and image sensors. The company is also looking to cut its global work force by 10,000 by March and has already shed thousands of jobs.

Sony Optiarc holds a 10-15 percent share of the global market for optical disc drives,. But it has reported operating losses due to a shrinking market for notebook computers and intensifying price competition rivals.

The company was established in 2006 as a joint venture with NEC and turned into a full Sony subsidiary in 2008.

Tags: Sony Optiarc
Previous Post
Apple Wins Patent Case Against Samsung
Next Post
Wi-Fi Alliance Now certifying Tunnel Technology Wireless Technology

Related Posts

  • European Court Dismissed Optical Storage Makers' Appeal in Cartel Case

  • Optical Drive Makers Face EU Antitrust Fines

  • Sony Optiarc BWU-500S 12x Blu-ray Disc Burner Available in the U.S.

  • Sony Optiarc Releases New DVD Rewritable Drives

  • New Optiarc DRX-S77U DVD Burner Coming This Month

  • Sony Optiarc Launches Stylish DRX-S70U-W DVD Burner

  • Optiarc Europe to Offer Sony Branded 8x BD Writer, New Slimtype DVD Burner

  • Sony NEC Optiarc Becomes a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sony Group

Latest News

Razer Expands 4000 Hz Hyperpolling To Select Blackwidow Keyboards
Gaming

Razer Expands 4000 Hz Hyperpolling To Select Blackwidow Keyboards

ASUS Announces ExpertCenter PN54-S1 Mini PC
Enterprise & IT

ASUS Announces ExpertCenter PN54-S1 Mini PC

SCUF Gaming Introduces Valor Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC
Gaming

SCUF Gaming Introduces Valor Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2025
Gaming

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2025

Sony Unveils Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
Cameras

Sony Unveils Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

Popular Reviews

be quiet! Dark Mount Keyboard

be quiet! Dark Mount Keyboard

Terramaster F8-SSD

Terramaster F8-SSD

be quiet! Light Mount Keyboard

be quiet! Light Mount Keyboard

be quiet! Light Base 600 LX

be quiet! Light Base 600 LX

be quiet! Pure Base 501

be quiet! Pure Base 501

Soundpeats Pop Clip

Soundpeats Pop Clip

Akaso 360 Action camera

Akaso 360 Action camera

Dragon Touch Digital Calendar

Dragon Touch Digital Calendar

Main menu

  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Essays
  • Forum
  • Legacy
  • About
    • Submit News

    • Contact Us
    • Privacy

    • Promotion
    • Advertise

    • RSS Feed
    • Site Map
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us
  • Promotional Opportunities @ CdrInfo.com
  • Advertise on out site
  • Submit your News to our site
  • RSS Feed