Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket

 

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/
 

Rakuten and Ampere expand collaboration

Rakuten recently announced plans to expand its collaboration with Ampere to further reduce power consumption and improve data center efficiency. This makes Rakuten the first company in Japan to deploy Ampere-based products on a large scale.

Since 2023, the companies have collaborated to achieve a 36% energy saving per rack and 11% space reduction per rack for Rakuten Cloud’s services. Recent trials of load balancing services on the Ampere-based platforms also showed a 22% reduction in power consumption.

The growing partnership emphasizes Rakuten’s dedication to further enhance energy efficiency and support its growing AI-driven services and initiatives.

https://rakuten.today/blog/empowering-data-centers-of-the-future.html
 

Rakuten Group 2025 New Year Kickoff: A Day in Review!

January 29, 2025

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/innovation/rnn/2025/2501_001/
 

Rakuten wird voraussichtlich am 14.02.2025 das Zahlenwerk zum am 31.12.2024 ausgelaufenen Quartal vorlegen.

Die Prognose von 1 Analyst für das im vergangenen Jahresviertel erwirtschaftete EPS beläuft sich auf 0,049 USD je Aktie gegenüber -0,410 USD je Aktie im Vorjahresquartal.

Die Prognosen von 10 Analysten für das abgelaufene Fiskaljahr belaufen sich auf einen durchschnittlichen Verlust je Aktie von -0,391 USD, gegenüber -1,260 USD je Aktie im entsprechenden Zeitraum zuvor.

https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/...aufenen-quartal-14191724
 

EPS increased 0,869 USD in 2024 from -1,260 USD in 2023 to -0,391 USD in 2024. If similar will happen in 2025, the EPS in 2025 will be positive 0,478 USD/share.

 

Rakuten Viki Celebrates K-Drama Fandom Across the Globe

January 30, 2025

Starting with Korean dramas (K-dramas), Rakuten Viki has solidified its position as the world's top streaming service for Asian content with over 95 million registered users globally, and the excitement levels peaked in late 2024 with the launch of its second annual International K-Drama Day. This video looks at Viki’s approach to content, while highlighting the key events and insights from K-Drama Day 2024, showcasing Rakuten Viki's commitment to bringing exclusive and diverse Asian entertainment to fans worldwide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cNHpT4LDTY

 

No longer plans to list its securities arm

Rakuten Group said it no longer plans to list its securities arm on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and will instead focus on deepening its partnership with Mizuho Securities.

The Japanese e-commerce pioneer had planned an initial public offering for Rakuten Securities Holdings, part of a push to shore up finances depleted by a foray into Japan’s hyper-competitive wireless carrier market. In late 2023, it temporarily withdrew that application, stating that it would reapply for a listing at a later date.

But in November, Rakuten reported its first quarterly operating profit since 2020 after losses in its mobile segment shrank. That segment is now profitable, discounting marketing costs to win new customers, Rakuten founder Hiroshi Mikitani told Bloomberg TV in a recent interview.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/01/30/...rities-ipo-nixed/
 

AST SpaceMobile Announces FCC Grant Of Special Temporary Authority (STA) In the United States with Strategic Partners AT&T And Verizon

January 31, 2025

AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the company Special Temporary Authority (STA) authorizing testing service in the United States. This approval enables AST SpaceMobile’s first five commercial BlueBird satellites, operating in low Earth orbit today, with unmodified smartphones in AT&T and Verizon premium low-band wireless spectrum supporting voice, full data, and video applications, and other native cellular broadband capabilities, without the need of any specialized software or device support or updates.

During 2024, AST SpaceMobile secured additional strategic investment from AT&T, Verizon, Google and Vodafone, and new contract awards with the United States Government, directly and through prime contractors. The company has agreements with more than 45 mobile network operators globally, which have over approximately 2.8 billion existing subscribers total, including Vodafone Group, AT&T, Verizon, Rakuten Mobile, Bell Canada, Orange, Telefonica, TIM, Saudi Telecom Company, Zain KSA, Etisalat, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Telkomsel, Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, Millicom, Smartfren, Telecom Argentina, MTN, Telstra, Africell, Liberty Latin America and others. AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Google, Rakuten, American Tower, Cisneros Group and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...-announces-fcc-grant-042500543.html