Microsoft and Sony have announced a new partnership that will see the two companies working together to create “new innovations to enhance customer experiences”, with a particular focus on gaming and content-streaming.
Part of the deal will see Sony exploring the use of Microsoft’s existing cloud computing platform, Azure, for its game and content-streaming services, and the companies will also investigate joint development of future cloud solutions to benefit both parties in the same areas.
The ultimate goal, according the official press announcement, is to “deliver more enhanced entertainment experiences” for customers around the world, and to build “better development platforms for the content creator community”.
Microsoft and Sony have also pledged to collaborate on development projects focussing on semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
“Our mission is to seamlessly evolve [PlayStation] as [a platform] that continues to deliver the best and most immersive entertainment experiences, together with a cloud environment that ensures the best possible experience, anytime, anywhere”, said Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony president and CEO, of the agreement.