This article is about Sony laying off 10,000 people because they want to strengthen its core businesses and to expand new businesses. Sony will reduce the number of TV, and concrete on its smartphone, tablet and VAIO businesses .
The "reduction in workforce" telegraphed by HP a few weeks ago appears to finally be taking place, according to a source inside the company. Apparently the formal emails have gone out and the entire San Diego Software unit is being rolled up. The number laid off is around 500, which tallies with previous estimates of up to 525.