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　However, in April 2011 Sony faced a serious challenge in the form of a cyber attack launched against the
PlayStation®Network, Qriocity and the network systems of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, which forced
us to temporarily shut down all of these services. We regret any concern and inconvenience that the inci-
dents may have caused our shareholders, customers and stakeholders. Sophisticated criminal intrusions
into network systems like the ones we experienced pose a threat not only to our customers, but also to the
entire business world. We have engaged some of the most respected names in cyber security, and together
we have worked around the clock to strengthen our information security systems and restore our services,
placing our highest priority on ensuring the security of our customers’ personal information as well as regain-
ing their trust. As of today (July 6, 2011), PlayStation®Network services and Qriocity services in all serviced
territories have been restored.
　Having learned from this experience, we continue to act quickly to further reinforce our security, while look-
ing ahead, we will continue to integrate our networked hardware, content and services to deliver new and
rich user experiences.
■PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita)
Sony Computer Entertainment’s next-generation portable entertainment system, PS Vita, delivers the ulti-
mate portable entertainment experience, designed to offer unparalleled interactive entertainment possible
only through the PlayStation® platform. This system provides rich, realistic gaming and social connectivity.
Deep and immersive gaming is at the core of the PlayStation® DNA, and PS Vita is the latest embodiment
of this vision. By offering both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, PS Vita
will enable infinite possibilities for users to “encounter,” “connect,” “discover,” “share” and “play” with other
users, wherever they are. PS Vita will be successively launched in the global market starting the end of 2011.