Sony is a company that develops, designs, produces, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial markets, as well as game hardware and software. It is also engaged in the production and acquisition, development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and broadcasting of image-based software such as motion picture, home entertainment, and television products as well as recorded music. Moreover, Sony provides financial services, including life and non-life insurance operations. The company is also engaged in a network services business and advertising business.