Sony Exec to Address PlayStation Network Outage

01.05.2011
Sony announced today that the head of its gaming division will make Tokyo Time to address the PlayStation Network outage.

Kazuo Hirai, executive deputy president, will brief the media on Sony's investigation into the security breach, PSN security measures, and service restoration plans at a news conference scheduled for 2 p.m. Tokyo Time (10 p.m. tonight Pacific Time).

The conference will undoubtedly draw a lot of attention despite its hour, especially after numerous agencies, including the , the and officials at Taiwan's capital, have expressed concern about the security issues involved in the downing of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services.

The conference could also be a turning point for Hirai, Sony's number two man.

Earlier this year, Hirai was said to be at the to take over Sony when Howard Stringer retires. At the time, Stringer said the decision wasn't final and that Hirai will continue to be judged based on his performance.

Earlier this week, he didn't seem to be doing so well.