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A bit of background

 

Find out about what we do and where it all started.

The world’s first all-transistor radio; the world's first CD player; the Walkman; Blu-ray; and now High Definition 3D TV: ever since Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita decided to create a company repairing and building electrical equipment in 1946, Sony has been at the forefront of consumer technology. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is now one of the world's leading consumer brands, employing 170,000 people worldwide – and still pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Masaru Ibuka and Akio MoritaMasaru Ibuka and Akio Morita
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Our history

Behind the phenomenal success of Sony are two spectacular names: Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita.

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Sony is a leading global manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products.

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Sony is indulged in many areas of our lives from music and entertainment to every day technologies.

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