Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket
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/
07-30-2024 01:16 PM CET
Archive Market Research published a new research publication on "Open RAN Market Insights, to 2032".
The Open RAN Market size was valued at USD 2,771.2 billion in 2023 and exhibiting a CAGR of 33.0 % during the forecasts period.
https://www.openpr.com/news/3603862/...-2024-big-things-are-happening
https://flytrippers.com/...ew%2520account%2520via%2520our%2520link%29
By Nina Sheridan
As we reflect on the evolution of the Viber Marketing Strategy, it becomes evident that the platform’s focus on user engagement has reshaped its approach to communication. By implementing data-driven decisions and personalized messaging, Viber has effectively enhanced the user experience, responding to the growing demand for seamless interaction in the digital realm. The future insights suggest that Viber is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing preference for mobile e-commerce, projected to represent 42.9% of all e-commerce sales by 2024.
Moreover, Viber’s success in utilizing tools like chatbots has illustrated the power of instant communication, as evidenced by Apple’s impressive subscriber growth and conversion rates. With 69% of consumers expressing a preference for texts regarding payments and a significant portion interested in sales inquiries, it is clear that Viber’s strategies align with current consumer behaviors. The platform’s innovative offerings, such as free messaging options and tailored business messages, further underscore its commitment to maintaining a competitive edge.
Looking ahead, Viber will likely continue to adapt and innovate within the fast-paced messaging app market. The emphasis on cross-channel engagement strategies and strict compliance with user consent ensures that Viber not only is a trustworthy platform but also fosters deeper connections between businesses and their audiences. As it navigates the ever-evolving landscape of user engagement, Viber remains focused on delivering value, solidifying its position as a leading choice for communication in over 190 countries.
https://www.latterly.org/viber-marketing-strategy/...content=cmp-true
The new access programme launches as Open RAN is now projected to account for 20-30% of worldwide RAN revenues by 2028, and as Europe’s Open RAN revenue share is set to nearly double by 2028. Developing and deploying energy efficient Open RAN solutions will be key to supporting the global mobile telecoms sector to achieve its environmental objectives, cutting its carbon footprint whilst meeting growing demand from customers and commercial partners.
https://uktin.net/whats-happening/news/...h-energy-efficient-open-ran
August 23.08.2024
In the first edition of Rakuten Symphony’s employee live webinar series, ‘The Inside Track’, moderated by comms director James Dartnell, Ryan Son, President of the Internet Services Business Unit, shared his insights on what sets the IS BU apart from its competitors and how he ensures all of the division’s employees are supported to deliver meaningful work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6vMXfI2C-8
In an industry often distracted by (if not obsessed with) technology, Rakuten’s update was a reminder that the real priority is achieving significant reduction in the cost of operations, without compromising on quality or security – in particular as operators look to 5G for new revenue potential.
While new basic principles and technical innovations are necessary, organizational change is perhaps the greater part of the challenge to operators, more so even than re-training network engineers in scripting and ML.
The speed and scale of Rakuten’s progress should not be underestimated. The challenges it faces – speed and agility, innovation, security, differentiation, scale, resilience – are not unique to Japan, nor to greenfield operators. They are shared by all operators. As Rakuten moves into a new phase of its mobile mission, the wider benefits of its approach, beyond rapid buildout, will become even more apparent.
Rakuten continues to offer the industry a window into what that alternative mode of operations looks like, as well as the journey to get there. We look forward to this Symphony’s imminent second movement.
https://appledoreresearch.com/2022/08/11/...obile-symphony-q2-update/
By Aya Wagatsuma
August 27, 2024 at 10:52PM EDT
The stock advanced as much as 9.8%, the most in two weeks, as MS-MUFG analysts including Tetsuro Tsusaka wrote that a fair value of ¥1,500 could be plausible from its mobile business contribution.
“Competitiveness is recovering with network quality improving, prices looking more appealing versus competitors and synergies from the Rakuten ecosystem,” he wrote. The firm raised its price target to ¥1,300 from ¥1,100.
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2024/08/28/...ise-price-targets/
20 August 2024
Rakuten Viber announces Delete without Trace, a long-awaited feature that allows premium Viber Plus users to discreetly undo their messages - regardless of whether the recipients have already read them. The release comes in response to high demand from users, for whom this feature emerged as the top priority from a list of other potential services, according to a poll conducted in six key markets.
Since January this year, Rakuten Viber has seen a 170% increase in Viber Plus subscribers. Exclusive features and content are available in 100 countries, to millions of Viber users.
https://primetel.com.cy/...t-trace-feature-for-its-premium-users-6266
Aug. 14, 2024 9:43 AM ET
https://seekingalpha.com/article/...ons-q2-performance-rating-upgrade
The global O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) Market is estimated to be worth USD 911.53 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach a value of USD 46,185.96 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 75.2% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
The cost reductions and enhanced network resilience is fueling the growth of the Global O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) Market.
Open RAN architecture and technology offer significant cost reductions in deploying and managing mobile networks. This is achieved by promoting competition among vendors and streamlining network management. Expensive proprietary hardware becomes unnecessary as operators can now source components from multiple vendors. This diverse ecosystem not only leads to cost savings but also boosts network resilience. By incorporating equipment from various suppliers, operators can avoid relying solely on one vendor, which helps protect their networks from potential vulnerabilities or service disruptions. Therefore, this factor propels the demand for Open RAN.
https://virtuemarketresearch.com/report/o-ran-market
Rakuten Mobile noted its profitability has been improving in accord with a steady increase of its subscriber base and capex reduction. The Rakuten Group’s finance strategy aims to establish self-funding for the financing needs of Rakuten Mobile through internal cash flows within the Group by the end of this year, it added.
https://www.rcrwireless.com/20240812/...through-leasing-mobile-assets
Warum also ein Verstoß gegen die Nutzungsbedingungen von ariva vorliegt, ist für mich ein Rätsel. Bzw. ein Nutzungsverstoß liegt, was immer der Moderator schreibt, nicht vor.
Idea of the Week: Rakuten Group, a Rare Opportunity to Capture 9% Return (New on Bond Express)
Rakuten's operations and credit profile improved to varying degrees last year, and the bond's risk-return profile was attractive enough for investors interested in Japanese corporate bonds
by Dwight Luo
Published on 04 Mar 2024
https://www.bondsupermart.com/bsm/article-detail/...press-RCMS_289040
Published by C. Diep, Aug 30, 2024
In 2022, Rakuten Marketplace occupied a 23.3 percent of Japan's e-commerce market, making it the leading e-commerce brand. Over the last six years, the figures have steadily increased.
2017: 16.9%
2018: 17.6%
2019: 19.3%
2020: 20.5%
2021: 22.5%
2022: 23.3%
Rakuten Marketplace, commonly known as Rakuten Ichiba in Japan, is operated by the technology conglomerate Rakuten, Inc. Apart from the core marketplace platform, the company also operates the C2C platform Rakuma.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1488531/...ce-market-share-japan/
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