Yesterday, Sony $6758.T announced that all PlayStation Plus subscribers would receive an additional five days of service automatically. This decision follows a global outage that affected the PlayStation Network (PSN) for approximately 18 hours on Friday and Saturday. According to Downdetector.com, which tracks website performance issues based on reports from multiple sources, around 7,939 users in the U.S. and about 7,336 users in the U.K. were affected by the outage.

Current Situation

Sony has stated that users can once again enjoy their favorite games and applications now that the network has been restored. Extending the subscription period by five days appears to be a reasonable compensation for the inconvenience caused.

History of Issues with PlayStation Network

1. Cyber Attack in 2014

    - The PlayStation Network experienced an outage lasting several days during the holiday season.

2. Data Breach in 2011

    - A more serious incident that compromised the personal information of about 77 million users.

    - This breach resulted in a month-long outage and necessitated an investigation by regulatory authorities.

Measures to Prevent Future Outages

- Enhancing network security and infrastructure.

- Improving the speed of recovery following service disruptions.

- Engaging actively with users to identify and resolve issues swiftly.

Sony continues to invest in data protection and the reliability of its platforms. The positive response to the announcement of compensation demonstrates Sony's commitment to maintaining a high level of service.

Unfortunate events like global outages are a part of the industry, particularly for companies dealing with a vast amount of content and a large user base. Nevertheless, efficient management of such situations and prompt responses help minimize negative perceptions and maintain customer trust.