Often, updates to the layout or format of social networking site Facebook are not particularly well received. As a rule, people don't like change. However, it seems like the latest Facebook update, which largely revolves around changes to the way in which Facebook's timeline operates, could have a number of advantages to users.

Although the new timeline has not yet reached a great by many Facebook users, a number of people have found that the updated format has recently appeared on their account. The timeline is a complete history of your activity on Facebook (as well as elsewhere online) shown in reverse chronological order. You can also choose to skip straight to a particular date in history, to find out exactly what you were doing online on that day. This makes it all the more convenient for those who tend to browse Facebook whilst at work or when playing online games at sites like Partypoker, as they can skip quickly and easily to a particular point in time. Rather than a basic status list, the updated timeline also branches off to display posts from friends, uploaded photos, and other forms of recent Facebook activity.

In addition, the Facebook update will allow users to personalise their profile page in ways which they have not previously been able to. There is now space for a banner image at the top of the page, in addition to the smaller profile picture. Like the profile picture, however, this can by chosen by the users, but gives more space and opportunity for users to customise their profile and make it their own.

Although the effects of these changes are unlikely to be felt until they are rolled out across the board, those who have experienced the updated features will already have some idea of how these changes are likely to alter the user experience for those who access Facebook. Only time will tell whether or not majority response will be a positive one.

Network convergence involves the use of several communication modes within the same network. Examples of communication modes include telephone, data and video, all of which coexist efficiently in one network. This principle is alternatively known as media convergence.

The term convergence is basically used in the IT industry to refer to the network architecture and emerging technologies used to merge several communication services into one network. The communication services that used to exist as distinct media are merged on single devices using common interfaces. Convergence primarily involves the combination of computing, broadcasting and telecommunications services into the same digital bit-stream.

Network convergence. Source: Global Times

History of Network Convergence

Communication networks were originally designed to accommodate different communication modes independently. For instance, radio was meant for audio while television was meant for video. Such older types of media served passive audiences who could not make any interactions.

However, the merging of such communication modes such as voice, video and data has enabled interaction where the audiences can become active participants.

The origins of convergence go back to the development of mobile phone and Internet communications. As far as marketing is concerned, however, the term started to be used officially when service providers started offering combined mobile and fixed telephony packages.

Convergence is nowadays largely conducted on the Internet where different types of consumers use such services as Web surfing, texting, streaming media, VoIP, online gaming, videoconferencing and e-commerce.

Regulation

While telecommunication is usually regulated by the state, convergence has made it difficult to put clear-cut regulations on such services as VoIP, which merges telecommunication and information services. Since such technologies are still evolving fairly rapidly, it is not easy for regulating bodies to decide on the most appropriate measures to take and self-regulation is for now, the recommended course of action.

How Convergence Impacts Data Centers and Businesses

Convergence also applies to data centers where it involves the transportation of block-level storage and IP network traffic on a single physical network.

Convergence of storage and IP network traffic on the same Ethernet network is usually connected to server virtualization. It entails more than just merging traffic to lower capital costs.

Data centers can be converged in a number of ways, including:

• Convergence of the entire network, which requires a fully connected network with the capability to handle Fiber Channel and IP traffic on every port.
• Access layer convergence via an external network adapter to reduce necessary switches and cables.
• Layer 2 technology convergence where two physically separate networks are maintained while using the same type of data link (Layer 2) infrastructure to merge different traffic.
• Managed convergence where there is no need of using one physical network but requires the coordination of storage and IP traffic.

As the technology continues to grow, more people are expected to adopt the convergence of physical networks. This does not mean that hardware and software components will be merged.

The convergence of data centers is expected to reduce capital and operating costs because the number of required switch ports and network interfaces will be halved.

Challenges

Although convergence has many advantages, it also poses a number of challenges. The first challenge has to do with bandwidth requirements. The exchange of rich media content and use of more sophisticated applications put significant strain on network resources.

As far as data centers are concerned, indiscriminate application of convergence can lead to operations, availability and security complications. It needs careful designing to help in lowering costs without compromising on these issues.

The entire process of network convergence, right from the design to installation to maintenance, needs careful attention to reap the desired benefits.

A modern call center is complex and often chaotic. The need to multitask and multi-specialize is great, and that causes strong potential for inefficiency. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to reduce this wastefulness. The one we’ll discuss in this article is streamlining. Streamlining means to design to present the minimum amount of resistance to the flow of air, water or in this case, information.

At a call center, the faster we can receive and deliver data while ensuring information integrity, the more efficient, effective and profitable we’ll be. There are a number of ways to streamline. A good call center manager can even streamline the team and team management to be more productive. The type of streamlining we’re going to discuss today, however, uses technology, such as Telax acd (automatic call distribution) or IVR (interactive voice response).

Let’s start with IVR. In a traditional call center, the entry point to the system is one of its most inefficient aspects. There’s the potential for delay, and then the agent must answer the call. He or she must listen to the request, process it, perhaps ask for additional information and then decide whether they can handle it. If they cannot, they then pass it on to the agent or specialist who can, and then the process starts again. At best, this wastes time, and it diminishes caller satisfaction.

An IVR is an automated system that answers the call. There are no delays, it greets the callers in a uniform manner and it can even give callers the option of hearing instructions in multiple languages. Then, through a series of precision queries, the system determines what type of support the caller requires, and then the IVR transfers that call to the appropriate personnel. IVR systems can even integrate self-service options, which can provide significant savings to the modern call center.

One of the great advantages of modern technology for the modern call center is the ability to use a distributed model. In fact, with a hosted solution, a business does not even require a physical location. The host serves that purpose, and the network comprises satellites. These satellites may be small locations, but often, they’re individual agents working out of their own homes. The distributed approach allows the business to save on overhead, which they can then spend on higher-quality agents and specialists.

An ACD system is an integral component of making that possible. These sophisticated call-routing systems are at the heart of all call center solutions, whether they be hosted, owned, distributed or centrally located. They combine intelligent routing, skill-based routing and routing through user-defined parameters. Usually, the goal is to avoid wait times, but if such delays are necessary, the system can provide wait time estimates, marketing messages and even play music. Callers have options for self-service and voice mail, and the system is smart enough to prioritize the queue on many parameters beyond call time.

Lastly, another benefit to streamlining from modern technology is data collection, reporting and analysis. Today’s technology allows us to monitor the finest details of a call center, and then process that massive amount of data. By doing so, we’re able to see patterns emerge that would not have been otherwise apparent. The modern call center can then use these patterns to be proactive rather than reactive. Staying ahead of the curve is vital to the long-term efficiency of any complex call center.

Hello!! Thank You For Calling.....

It's a common opening line for almost every hosted call center, irrespective of the type of products or services. From its original phase, where they were just looked upon as call answering centers, call centers have now evolved to become an integral aspect for a successful business strategy.

Hosted Call Centers

Gone are those days when the elementary automatic dialing systems used to take ages to complete a task!! With changing times, every company started looking at call centers as one of the main source to reach customers. Hence, they were compelled to introduce new technologies to manage calls in an efficient manner.

IVR or Interactive Voice Responses was one of the stepping stones in this area. This enables a caller to make selection as per the requirements and with auto-routing in place, he/she is connected to the right agent in the hosted call center. In case of telecommunications, IVR is used in networks where call volumes are huge. From old PBX line phones to VOIP Phones, single line to multiple lines, even the phone sets used in call centers have gone through evolution to match the industry demands.

Another new technology that has proved really useful is the predictive dialer. With this feature, call center agents can communicate with the customers for longer time without interruption. A predictive dialer is not same as automatic dialer. One of the biggest advantages of predictive dialer is that it is programmed to predict when an agent is available to pick up a call. Predictive dialer can also measure number of available agents, average call handle time and accordingly adjust outbound calls. In fact, in most call centers, even breaks like lunch etc. are decided after checking the status on predictive dialer software. Apart from these new technologies, another new and very important technology is call recording and monitoring system.

Every company invests huge money and resources to ensure "100% call logging". This means every interaction between an agent and a client is documented. This is essential for data retrieval, utilization check and also complex search capabilities like finding a customer's address, phone number etc. The monitoring system is used to ensure that resources are being used effectively and efficiently by agents to improve customer service. It is like a mode of quality check for the service provided by the agents of the hosted call center.

Another common misconception about call centers is that they are only about making or receiving calls. With new technologies being introduced every day, call centers also have to match up to the expectations and requirements of the clients. Modern call centers are no more limited to answering calls. They try to reach their customers via different media like fax, email, online chat etc. CTI or Computer Technology Integration is the latest technology, which blends all forms of communications into one interface. Since it is pretty expensive, currently only large scale call centers are able to implement this technology.

It is now possible to say that with their growing impact on businesses, hosted call centers are trying to implement every new technology that can provide efficient, hassle-free and satisfying experience to the customers.

PlayStation Suite is an all new initiative that is designed to bring PlayStation titles to Android devices. As of now, the PlayStation Suite is completely focused on Android bases devices such as smartphones and tablets and will allow users to play PS1 classics on the handheld devices. Whether the service will be launched on the Apple App store is not yet announced and according to popular belief, it will not happen any time soon.

The introduction of the PlayStation Suite is a move to take the PS experience to a wider base of customers. Although the strategy is a quite risky and bold done, it is an impressive concept and will be well received by many users of Android devices in the future.

As of now, the PlayStation Suite allows Android users to get their hands on PS 1 classics such as Syphon Filter, Cool Boarders 2, and Wild Arms are currently available for Android users to enjoy on their Android tablets or mobile phones. However, this service is available only to users of Android 2.3 and above. Users of Android Gingerbread or later versions have the ability to directly download all of the content directly on to their devices. The classic PS1 titles have been modified to be able to be played by making full use on the touch screen features.

All of the content offered by the PlayStation Suite will also be accessible on Sony’s successor to the PSP. The NGP, titled PS-Vita will allow users to play the PS1 available on the PlayStation Suite and all other games compatible with the device in a whole new way. The PS-Vita is titled an NGP or Next Generation Portable for many reasons. For starters, the PS-Vita is packed to the brim with the latest technology. The device is designed to take portable gaming in to a whole new level. Armed with a touch screen at the front and a touch sensitive pad at the front, the gaming experience on the PS-Vita is undoubtedly unlike any other experienced before. In addition, the device features two front and rear facing cameras, built in speakers and a microphone as well as dual analog sticks and a six axis motion sensor. The PS Vita is a fully fledged successor to replace the PSP and its compatibility with the PlayStation Suite is also a welcome feature.

The PlayStation Suite can be defined as an online PlayStation store that will fill your Android device with games. The service was announced at the same time as Sony PlayStation Certified which is a license program for the content of the games to be provided to portable devices that are running on Android Gingerbread and above. At the moment, titles for the PS1 are available on the PlayStation Suite. According to the company, PS1 is just the start and more will be offered soon.

The PlayStation Suite is a unique service that will allow its users to enjoy their favorite PS1 games on the go as well as to receive the gaming experience without investing on a version of the PlayStation.

The Nintendo DS, Nintendo’s answer to Sony’s PSP has given birth to four different versions of the original design. The latest to be released is the Nintendo 3DS and it is packed with the latest innovations of gaming.

The most prominent feature of the gaming console is the fact that it produces 3D images that don’t require glasses to be viewed. The Nintendo 3DS achieves this purpose through auto-stereoscopy, which creates 3D images by assigning different parts of its graphical output to different sections of the screen. Although the effect is quite an impressive one, it has also caused disorientation due to prolonged use. For those who are looking forward to play games that require close attention, the consequences may be quite sickening.In addition to that, it must be noted that moving the device about while playing results in the collapsing of the 3D effect. However, the effect can be adjusted all the way down to 2Dw with the aid of the 2D slider.

At first glance, the device is far from attractive and in comparison with non-3D compatible devices such as the PSP the Nintendo 3DS, the design seems archaic and would have users doubting its immense capabilities. However, the Nintendo 3DS comes packed with some serious technology. For instance, the 3DS is equipped with an accelerometer and a gyroscope for heightened motion sensing controls. Packed within its 74x134x21mm body is a Customized PICA200 graphics chipset. Although it is much less powerful than the likes of Nvidia and AMD, it is certainly adequate to produce images of impressive quality.

In addition to these features, the Nintendo 3DS comes with a 360 degree analogue pad and a home button which makes navigation much easier. The analogue pad, although not as precise as a stick controller, is smooth and comfortable and has a definite win over the PSP’s thumb damaging navigation button. The 3DS also offers a front facing camera of 640x480 to take 2D images as well as two identical cameras on the outside. The two cameras work together to take two pictures at the same time and to overlay them to create a 3D image. While the camera quality is not very impressive, it will definitely offer a novel experience and a great deal of unique possibilities when it comes to augmented reality gaming.

The 3DS also comes equipped with Wi-Fi for connectivity. The W-Fi function is not only limited to internet access and to download new games from the eShop but also as a method of exchanging data between neighboring devices. Although this is a welcome feature for most gamers, Street passing data is heavily in breach of copyright laws and is frowned upon by many gaming company.

In the end, the Nintendo 3DS is an impressive device. Although the design and aesthetics may not be ideal for most style conscious gamers, it is still a remarkable piece of technology released at the correct time when 3D compatibility is still in the spotlight. The initial appeal of the device lies in the 3D features but once the craze dies down, the device will still spark interest due to its control features and incredible graphics properties.

Canons’ EOS 600D is a delight for photography enthusiasts on the lookout for an affordable DSLR. Canon’s line of SLRs has been dominating the market since 2003, when the range was first launched. When it comes to the Canon EOS 600D, it shows very thin variation from the previous model in the range. The sensor, of 18 Megapixels is identical to that of the Canon EOS 550D, its predecessor. In addition, the DIGIC IV image processor, the 63-zone iFCL metering system as well as the 9-point AF system have also been recycled from the 550D.

However, the EOS 600D is not a complete clone of its predecessor. Quite a few noticeable changes are present in the all new design. For instance, the 3 inch screen is offered with the ability to swivel out of the body by 180° and to rotate by 270°. This feature alone offers users the ability to position and shoot videos at various different angles. The Canon EOS 600D is able to record full HD video at 1080P at different frame speeds of 24, 25 and 30 fps.

As for the external appearance, the Canon EOS 600D is very much similar to the 550D. But the 600D had been given several subtle modifications to make it appear more high end and to make it more usable. However, you will not receive a brand new AF system with the 600D. The AF system of the Canon EOS 600D is the same 9 point phase detect one from previous models where the nine points are grouped together at the centre of the frame to form a diamond. The AF point selection button is responsible for the focus selection. Although it is a decent system without fuss, it definitely feels a bit slow and outdated in comparison for similar cameras from other manufacturers.

The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit lens incorporates a built in system to prevent shakes from upsetting the picture. Although the internal construction of the lens is the same, the lack of a USM motor makes up for several audible noises as the lens adjusts its focus.

The most important feature of a camera is undoubtedly, the image quality. Armed with the 63-zone iFCL metering system (the same since the EOS 7D) results in well exposed images regardless of the lighting condition.  The Canon EOS 600D delivers different picture styles such as Portrait, Landscape, Standard, Neutral and Monochrome which offers a satisfactory result. In addition the user defined modes allows them to edit contrast, saturation brightness and color tone as required.

In conclusion, the Canon EOS 600D offers very little new features in comparison with the 550D. The minor additions come at a considerably high price and are guaranteed to have users questioning whether they are worth an additional £150. On the other hand, it is a great camera which belongs to the moderate price range. Although the sensor is satisfactory and the picture quality and video are impressive, the overall performance is not entirely up to expectations.

The Sony HDR-TD10 a complex device offered in the form of a small and compact handy cam. However, in comparison to other HD cameras, it is larger and can even be defined as bulky. However, HD video is not the only innovative feature offered in the Sony HDR-TD10. You will also have the ability to shoot 3D images. The device comes equipped with two side by side lenses in the front. These two cameras make up for the bulk of the device as well as the ability to capture a 3D image.

Although it was called bulky, for a 3D capable camera, it is very well built and is perfect for extended use. As for the features the Sony HDR-TD10 offers 3D as its primary feature. You will find that this feature is easily accessible without the need to resort to complicated exercises such as swapping out lenses or calibrating them. Instead, the simple flip of a switch will allow you to switch between 2D and 3D according to your preference. When it comes to watching the captured 3D video, there is no need for those 3D glasses with the Sony HDR-TD10. However, although the 3D features are impressive and adequate for a novice user, the reduced control and versatility to adjust and fine tune the settings will put off many advanced users.

On the back of the device, there are plenty of ports along with a battery compartment. The switch to jump between 3D and 2D recording is also found on the back of the handy cam. The Sony HDR-TD10 comes loaded with plenty of advanced manual control features. While most of them are unavailable to use in the 3D mode, the features did meet expectations.

The Auto Mode, which is one of the features available for 3D recording, works perfectly up to the same high standards, set by previous Sony cameras. Although the autofocus feature is not available in the 3D mode, it offers impressive performance on the 2D mode where it has the ability to make full use of the touch screen display. The autofocus feature will be put in to action when you tap a subject in the picture. This will automatically keep the camera focused on them despite their movements. For fine tuning during 3D capturing, you can use the touch screen or the control dial positioned at the front of the device.

Sony has a great autofocus tracking feature where you tap on a subject in the picture, and the camera then automatically keeps them (or it) in focus no matter where they move. For most people, this will be as advanced as you need to get. However, this feature is not available in 3D mode. To fine-tune 3D focusing, you can use the touchscreen or the control-dial on the front. The touchscreen seemed easier to use, although you can more easily “fine-tune” with the dial on the front.

In conclusion, the device is simple to use and is an impressive deal for the first one of its kind. For those who are not interested in the 3D features, there is always the option of selecting a smaller HD device.  On the other hand, with such an incredible 3D picture, the Sony HDR-TD10 is well worth the 3 pounds of weight.

Various forex bots are available to make the dream of earning profit through forex trading true for absolute beginners. These are automated software programs that are capable of simulating how a human trader would think when trading in different market conditions. The latter includes the ability to apply decisions lighting fast. Forex Growth Bot, one of the mainstream forex bots, has been designed to address concerns of absolute beginners who are yet to acquire the basic competencies of the software such as changing settings after installation. The basic version of Forex Growth Bot does not require any manual tweaking or configuration after installing it. The user can simply run the ultra-easy installation and start trading as soon as the installation is completed.

Forex Growth Bot was designed and developed by a former Russian mathematician, Eugene Lipinsky. The creator developed a mathematical algorithm in order to analyze 8 years of past market data, which enables the bot to enter and exit trades based on results generated through mathematical analysis of the algorithm. Since the algorithm for Forex Growth Bot was developed by Eugene, it limits itself to Eugene’s knowledge of mathematics and currency market. In order to give the prospective buyers an advantage over this limitation, the creator of Forex Growth Bot offers a ‘Power’ version of the bot for a premium price. Once a trader buys the Power version, a part of the source code is available for the buyer to reprogram the bot. Apart from the Basic and Power versions, Forex Growth Bot also offers an Advance version. This version is most suitable for advanced forex traders who are aware of different measurements and parameters of forex trading.

Human traders use different techniques and strategies for trading. Their behavior and trading frequency usually depend on the trading strategy used. The forex bots also have their own trading behavior based on the algorithm and strategies used. While some forex bots make 10-15 quick trades per day, Forex Growth Bot makes from 3 to 10 trades per week, in contrast. The low average of trades is not a measure of less productivity or profitability at all.

Forex Growth Bot is mainly associated with EUR/USD currency pair and performs its trades within a 15 minutes window. Although EUR/USD is the preferred currency pair, Forex Growth Bot can be tweaked to use for other pairs as well. According to creators of Forex Growth Bot, the above strategy of trading returns 132% monthly profit gain with a maximum possible 9.83% drawdown. The monthly profit gain promised by Forex Growth Bot is one of the highest in the industry.

Any forex bot is as good as the techniques it uses for trading in the currency market. A trading decision is not a linear decision, rather collective decisions based on many factors. Forex Growth Bot, as for one offers a comprehensive package in deploying techniques; accurate and precision capital management, carefully calculated trade entries and exists, and an advanced stop-loss technique which is hidden to the brokers.

Although forex bots help traders to earn a lot of money in the long run, they do not usually cost a lot. The creator of Forex Growth Bot has decided to make a radical offer by further reducing the pricing of the Basic version of Forex Growth Bot for just $84.99.

Rover North Forex system is the runners-up from the Sure Fire Trading Challenge. Sure Fire Trading Challenge is one of the most prominent competitions for forex bots that call to show off their true colors in a practical platform. The Surefire Trading Challenge allowed 20 different forex bots to participate. Each bot was given $1000 to start off trading and the challenge ran for one month. During the period of competition, Rover North Forex system earned 314% profit margin by trading EUR/USD, GPB/USD, and USD/CHF currency pairs and eventually ended up ranked second in the Sure Fire Trading Challenge competition.

During the challenge, there were a lot of observations made on Rover North Forex system. While the average winning trade consisted of 10 pips while average losing trading consisting 15 pips, the risk to reward ratio for Rover North Forex system showed satisfactory results. In terms of winning to losing trade ratio, it was 86 to 28, making the profit factor 2.11. With all due respect to other forex bots in the industry, 2.11 is one of the best profit factors in real forex trading.

Rover North Forex system is relatively new to the forex bot market. It was released in February (2011), so it does not have a long history. Therefore, there is not much information coming from real users which makes it is difficult for buyers to trust the bot entirely. So this is where the prospective buyers should take full advantage of 60 day money back guarantee. Users can use this period to test the bot in a comprehensive manner and then make a purchase decision based on the performance statistics. Usually, the bots are designed to work on their own accord therefore; your knowledge in forex market does not play a critical role in your success. As a matter of fact, this is one of the features promoted by Rover North Forex system.

In order to prove what Rover North Forex system claims, the prospective users are provided investor password access to live accounts used for Sure Fire Trading Challenge. Users can carefully go through the live account records to see whether there are twists in numbers and statistics. If you have a question about live records or any other related to the product, the customer support is available 24/7 to attend to any queries.

Rover North Forex system features a functionality called ‘Trade Assistance’ to save your time that will be otherwise spent in front of the computer monitor. The Trade Assistance sends you an alert when a trading signal comes allowing the user to place the trade by clicking just one button. This way, the user does not have to going through trend charts in order to find good signals that will put the bot at work.

Rover North Forex system supports MetaTrader 4 trading platform. Therefore, the traders familiar with MT4 will be able to make better use of the bot as they have experience and insight into MT4. When it comes to the price, Rover North Forex system is sold bearing $97 price tag. With a lot of proven features such as Trade Assistance and a profit ratio of more than twice per month, the price quoted is quite reasonable compared to other bots in the market.

BlueRay technology is catching up the market share once held by DVDs. Due to the increasing popularity, electronics devices producers have started flooding the market with BlueRay players. Samsung BD-D7500 is Samsung’s take on BlueRay technology.

The most notable feature of Samsung BD-D7500 is its physical design. Samsung claims this as world’s slimmest BlueRay player, and it seems correct. The device is just 0.9 inch deep and comes with a metallic sliver look. The slot-loading drive saves a lot of space for Samsung BD-D7500 while adding a sleek look for an expensive device. In terms of the overall design, Samsung has taken a good step towards the future.

Samsung BD-D7500 is packed with a number of state of the art features. Most of the features of Samsung BD-D7500 are as same as the features available in other Samsung BlueRay players. In addition to other players, Samsung BD-D7500 offers 3D compatibility and a run-time conversion of 2D to 3D. It is true that there are many 3D TVs that can do the same thing, but Samsung BD-D7500 definitely provides an additional option for the users.

In terms of connectivity, Samsung BD-D7500 is equipped with Wi-Fi and it can access Samsung applications and offer variety of streaming options such as Netflix and YouTube. In addition, this device can also access Samsung’s latest application, Smart-Hub, which allows the users to search across all Samsung media services for content. Smart-Hut also provides viewing recommendations for the users based on their previous searches. Apart from streaming from the Internet, you can use Samsung BD-D7500 for streaming your music and videos from a computer connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Samsung has made the life easy for non-techies by introducing ‘one foot connection’ feature for Samsung BD-D7500. If your Wi-Fi router is located within one foot from Samsung BD-D7500, the BlueRay player can be attached to the Wi-Fi network without a password. Unfortunately this feature is only available for selected Samsung routers.

For the price of $349 in the US, Samsung BD-D7500 offers a set of decent features packed in an ultra-slim, attractive design.

Just hours after the much awaited re-launch of the PlayStation Network, it suffered a crash. The crash resulted in the turning off of the online service once again. The re-launch has been eagerly awaited by the PSN gaming community as the service went offline after a series of much publicized hacker attacks.

After a month of being offline, the PlayStation Network re-launching has resulted in a massive amount of simultaneous traffic. An announcement made by Sony stated that the sudden crash of the reinstated network is the result of heavy password resets and service demands.

The cyber criminals who managed to breach the security of the PlayStation Network has managed to access users’ private data. The eager gamers were met with a request to reset their passwords to enter the network once again.

For the users who are complaining about the further delays to the reinstating of the PlayStation Network, Sony has sent a further announcement. According to the tweeted statement, the password resets are expected to take some time to clear the ISPs and to reach the emails of the users. Sony requests the users to bear with them a little longer until the whole matter is settled.

However, latest reports claim that the Japanese government has suspended the PSN services from the country until Sony is able to meet their security demands. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has issued a statement saying that as of may 13, Sony has not shown much promise in exercising of their security measures. It is said that the Japanese government expects preventative methods as well as tighter security before the network is allowed clearance to go online within the country.

As of now, certain parts of the PlayStation Network have been turned off until further notice.