Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket

- und daher habe ich mir nach dem Einstieg bei Alibaba, die inzwischem mehr als 20% gut gemacht haben, auch einige Rakutens gekauft.

Look Out Amazon, Here Comes...Rakuten?
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten announced on Tuesday it is acquiring Ebates for $1 billion.

The acquisition, which Rakuten hinted at last week, is part of the Japanese company?s push to grow its base beyond its domestic market and hopefully, become a global player. Having made some $1.2 billion acquisitions to date along these lines, this is Rakuten?s most ambitious move to date.

However, investors are dubious that the company can absorb yet another foreign acquisition, much less one the size of Ebates, despite Rakuten?s strong cash position.
Then there is the ever-present Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market in the U.S. Few believe it will falter in the face of Chinese giant Alibaba, much less a Rakuten-Ebates combo.

Rakuten Goes Forth

Not surprisingly, Rakuten says it is undaunted. For starters, it has assembled a very interesting mix of acquisitions. There is messaging app Viber, which it purchased for $900 million in February, the Canadian ebook offering Kobo, Spanish video service Wuaki.tv, Viki, a digital content platform and Buy.com.
Now it has picked up Ebates.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikamorphy/2014/09/...ere-comes-rakuten/  

Four Things Telcos Can Do To Make Network Slicing Successful

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/...sr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block
 

Rakuten's PIOP: Revolutionizing Logistics with Machine Learning

July 13, 2023

Online shopping has seen a significant surge in popularity due to the pandemic. More than half of Japanese households are now shopping online, which marks a 20% increase in five years. However, logistics can be challenging for companies during special events like sales and merchant holidays. To improve forecasting accuracy, Rakuten?s Price and Inventory Optimization Platform (PIOP) team has developed an in-house system to systematically reduce inefficiencies through leveraging big data and advancements in AI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2vaULxA-Eg
 

Unlocking the Telecom Cloud with Dell and Rakuten?s Blueprint

Dell and Rakuten Symphony join forces to revolutionize telecom networks with a powerful blueprint, delivering simplicity, automation and next-gen innovation.

By Robert Doing     January 17, 2025

Unveiling the Telecom Blueprint That?s Changing the Game

The Dell and Rakuten collaboration has culminated in the Telecom Blueprint for Rakuten Cloud, validated within Dell?s Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab (OTEL). This blueprint offers Communication Service Providers (CSPs) a robust solution that simplifies the deployment and management of NFV infrastructure, streamlining operations and accelerating service delivery. The synergy between Dell?s telecom PowerEdge solutions and Rakuten Cloud?s technologies provides the agility and scalability needed to support 5G and disaggregated software-based Core and RAN networks.

One of the most compelling benefits highlighted in the white paper is the potential cost savings. By leveraging Dell?s solutions and Rakuten Cloud?s efficiencies, CSPs can achieve up to 30% CAPEX savings. These savings are realized through the simplification of deployment processes and lifecycle management, reducing operational overhead and accelerating time to market.

https://www.dell.com/en-sg/blog/...d=0251729385656dd61cf867f684dd6c56
 

 

 

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Mikitani emphasised his ambitions for Rakuten's global expansion, stating,
"We want to become one of the top-tier profitable companies in Japan and, in the future, in the world."

https://www.coinlive.com/news/...-why-rakuten-s-mobile-venture-is-key
 

 

Digitizing the Medical Field: Rakuten Mobile's Corporate Solutions

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/...cc30d8a011efb12ca6d4ad139bf5
 

Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony, Airspan partner on Open RAN testing, knowledge transfer

To work together on knowledge transfer and Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology testing on the African continent, Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony, and Airspa entered a partnership on Tuesday and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)to formalise their newly-established alliance.

The partnership would include testing, 4G and 5G technology development, and knowledge sharing within Kenya.

https://techpression.com/telkom-kenya-rakuten-symphony-airspan-partner
 

Rakuten founder justifies losses from mobile services, bets on AI to become ?one of the top-tier profitable companies in Japan and the world?

By  Mary Alavanza
January 20, 2025

Mr Mikitani said the company?s goal is to become one of the top-tier profitable companies in Japan and, eventually, the world. ?Our ambition is probably really big, but we are doing this step by step,? he added.

https://theindependent.sg/...-in-japan-and-the-world/#google_vignette
 

 

Inside Rakuten AI Episode 2: Lee Xiong on Japanese LLMs and the Future of AI

January 23, 2025

Episode 2 of Inside Rakuten AI: Lee Xiong on Japanese LLMs and the Future of AI is out now! In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Lee Xiong, Rakuten Group Vice Director of AI Research Supervisory Dept. Lee shares insights on Rakuten's pioneering work with Japanese Large Language Models (LLMs) and how this is empowering Japan's AI development. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, where we'll continue to explore how Rakuten's AI leaders are shaping the future of AI innovation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiNK32fU_Ko
 

Rakuten Billionaire Defends Costly Mobile Foray With Big AI Bet

Shery Ahn and Min Jeong Lee
Mon, January 20, 2025

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...justifies-mobile-arm-230000748.html
 

Intel and Rakuten Cloud enable seamless cloud AI deployment with joint solution

January 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGf2scxVXSI
 

Rakuten doses first patients in multi-continental Phase III HNSCC trial

Fri, January 24, 2025

Rakuten Medical has dosed the first patient in its intercontinental Phase III trial into its photoimmunotherapy, ASP-1929, in patients with recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

The multi-centre, randomised, open-label trial will examine the company?s antibody-dye conjugate comprised of the antibody drug, cetuximab in combination with MSD?s flagship monoclonal antibody Keytruda (pembrolizumab). Now, the San Diego-based company is looking to launch enrolment for the trial across Japan and Taiwan.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...first-patients-multi-124444751.html

 

December 11.12.2024

In Episode 7 of Inside Track, Hideyuki Hirama, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Rakuten Symphony sits down with James Dartnell, Director, Corporate Communications, EMEA, to discuss how Rakuten Symphony ensures that teams from different geographies, products and services operate under unified culture and processes. In this special, in-person interview, James and Hirama-san also discuss industry challenges ahead and initiatives planned to boost operational efficiency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNqqLpF5xw

 

Rakuten Mobile Drives Open RAN Innovation in the U.S. and Beyond

By Kamile Bigenyte  January 23, 2025

Rakuten Mobile, a leading operator known for its innovative approach to telecommunications, is moving its focus to the United States to bolster the advancement of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN). The company?s initiative is a part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration?s (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This fund aims to foster the development and adoption of Open RAN technology, promoting competition within the wireless sector and enhancing the global telecommunications supply chain.

In this ambitious endeavor, Rakuten Mobile is collaborating with U.S.-based vendors such as Battelle Memorial Institute, Microelectronics Technology, Eridan Communications, and Airspan Networks.

In a similar vein, the collaborative spirit extends beyond the U.S. Recently, Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony, and Airspan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster Open RAN technology?s knowledge transfer and testing in Africa.

https://voip.review/2025/01/23/...ves-open-ran-innovation-u-s-beyond/
 

 

The Top 10 Consumer Tech Trends That Matter Most In 2025

Anisha Sircar
Anisha Sircar is a journalist covering tech, finance and society.

Jan 24, 2025

https://www.forbes.com/sites/anishasircar/2025/01/...er-most-in-2025/
 

RAN segments that are expected to grow over the next five years include 5G NR, FWA, mmWave, Open RAN, vRAN, private wireless, and small cells.

https://www.lightreading.com/open-ran/...remain-uninspiring--dell-oro
 

Rakuten strengthens international roaming offering with our sponsored roaming solution

On 27-01-2025

https://wholesale.orange.com/international/en/...oaming-solution.html
 

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/best-investment-apps/
 

Rakuten Survey Reveals AI Awareness Gap and Growth Potential for Japanese SMEs

Only 1 in 6 Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises use AI

40% of non-users are unaware of AI benefits, highlighting the need for education and tailored solutions

Tokyo, January 29, 2025

The survey highlights a clear opportunity for AI service providers to bridge the knowledge gap and address the unique needs of SMEs in Japan. By offering cost-effective, easy-to-implement solutions and demonstrating tangible ROI, AI adoption can be accelerated across industries. Additionally, expanding AI applications beyond operational tasks to include marketing and customer engagement will enable SMEs to achieve business-centric outcomes and strengthen their competitive edge.
Rakuten is dedicated to empowering SMEs in Japan by delivering innovative AI solutions and cutting-edge technologies to improve operations, strengthen connections with customers and drive sustainable growth.

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2025/0129_01.html
 

Rakuten Mobile launches "Rakuten AI for Business" generative AI service for corporate clients

Via Rakuten Mobile
Jan 29, 2025

Tokyo - Rakuten Mobile, Inc. today announced the launch of the "Rakuten AI for Business" generative AI service to support a wide range of business activities for corporate clients. Featuring superior language comprehension and task processing capabilities, the AI service quickly displays the most suitable responses to user requests and supports business tasks such as document creation, translation, brainstorming, analysis and research via a chat interface.

Rakuten AI for Business is optimized for Japanese culture, regulations and business customs, leveraging the Rakuten Group's experience and expertise in sales, operations and marketing to empower businesses.

Customers can immediately use the service in-browser and there are no system setup requirements for individual companies. This makes Rakuten AI for Business an easy and cost-effective generative AI service to deploy. The service is available at a monthly rate of 1,100 yen (tax included) per license.

https://www.telecomtv.com/content/...ice-for-corporate-clients-52212/