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/  

By Luu Quy   July 17, 2024

Japanese messaging app Rakuten Viber is eyeing a comeback in Vietnam and has its sights set on business users, a senior executive has said.

The company sees Vietnam as a potential market and plans to strengthen its long-term presence there, Atanas Raykov, Rakuten Viber vice president of global marketing and growth, said during a visit to the country this month.

Viber was a popular app in Vietnam even 10 years ago until it was overshadowed by the likes of Messenger, Telegram and Zalo.

People use other apps for general conversation, but look to Viber when they need high security and protection, he said.

"We aim to reach professionals who trust that our technology can protect the most important contents."

These customers are mostly women in the 22-55 age group who use iOS devices.

Viber is also working to partner with banks in Vietnam to add a feature that allows users to inform each other about a successful bank transfer.

The company also hopes to reach customers in the public sector and major businesses, Raykov added.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/...-race-4771091.html
 

Story by Leah C. Salterio

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https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/money/good-vibes/...?ocid=BingNewsSerp

 

By Eden Ezion

APRIL 11, 2024

https://www.viber.com/en/blog/2024-04-11/68753/
 

https://rakuten.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/de-DE/Kobo
 

https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech/...growth-and-expansion-be5432ee4ffe
 

 Open RAN has long been described as a journey, with the first steps focused purely on disaggregating hardware and software, then reaggregating it into a functional radio system.
Now the focus is shifting to more robust implementations that go beyond disaggregation and get into open, cloud-based automation and service differentiation at scale in brownfield networks.

https://www.spirent.com/events/...o-scale-out-in-a-brownfield-network
 

https://www.thenetworkmediagroup.com/blog/...f-play-for-ai-and-telcos
 

https://blog.rakutenadvertising.com/de-de/news/...tplatz-fuer-europa/
 

Europe Open RAN Market size was valued at USD $92.64 Mn in 2023, registering a CAGR of 80.36% during the forecast period (2024-2030), and the market is projected to be worth USD $5620.88 Mn by 2030.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/...ope-open-ran-market-2024size-lb0wf/

 

The Japan Telecom Market size is estimated at USD 117.84 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 149.82 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.92% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Source: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/...ry-reports/japan-telecom-market
 

Published by C. Diep, Jul 17, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the number of member IDs registered at Rakuten amounted to over 142 million. The most recent figure constitutes an increase of over four percent compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The Japanese e-commerce company is headquartered in Tokyo, where it was founded in 1997.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/223349/rakuten-members/
 

Rakuten Card rolls out “simplified” English language app

Norbert Gehrke
Jul 18, 2024

Japan’s financial institutions are discovering the underbanked foreign residents as a potential area for growth. After Credit Saison has just launched its “SAISON JP Life Assist” portal, Rakuten Card released “Rakuten Card Lite,” the first English language app from the credit card company focused on the international community in Japan. This has come alongside players like Digital Wallet Corporation (Smile Remittances), Sony Bank, and GIG-A (had to abandon its first implementation with Kiraboshi’s UI Bank, but is working on an alternative) who have targeted this segment explicitly.

Rakuten Card developed the app, which is available on both Android and iOS platforms, as part of Rakuten Group’s commitment to provide more inclusive services and address the growing need for multilingual options in Japan. By launching a simplified version of the existing Rakuten Card app, the company aims to leverage a shorter development cycle and offer Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language support in the future.

https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech/...english-language-app-c5e208867770
 

Erste Schätzungen: Rakuten mit Zahlen zum abgelaufenen Quartal

25.07.24 06:21 Uhr

2 Analysten schätzen im Schnitt, dass Rakuten für das jüngste Quartal einen Verlust je Aktie von -9,539 JPY vermelden wird. Im Vorjahr hatte das Unternehmen ein EPS von -32,270 JPY je Aktie erwirtschaftet.
Insgesamt erwarten 13 Analysten für das aktuell laufende Fiskaljahr einen durchschnittlichen Verlust von -38,039 JPY je Aktie, gegenüber -177,270 JPY je Aktie im Vorjahr. Den Jahresumsatz setzen 15 Analysten durchschnittlich auf 2.276,32 Milliarden JPY fest. Im Vorjahr waren noch 2.071,32 Milliarden JPY in den Büchern gestanden.

https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/...aufenen-quartal-13700453
 

Rakuten Symphony is making waves in the telecommunications industry. At the 2024 Digital Transformation World (DTW) event, they showcased innovative solutions related to intelligent networks, AI, and automation. The event took place from 18th to 20th June at the Bella Center in Copenhagen.

Here are some highlights:

Sharad Sriwastawa, co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, discussed their intent-based network and how AI-powered 5G analytics enhance operating efficiencies and customer service. They’re unlocking unmatched connectivity experiences using AI.

Rahul Atri, President of the OSS BU and Managing Director of Rakuten Symphony India, advocated for AI’s transformative role. He explored topics like Open APIs, reusable platforms, and intelligent network management.

Rakuten Symphony’s participation at DTW reflects their commitment to driving innovation in telecom. They engaged in media interviews, panel discussions, and analyst briefings, sharing insights with strategic partners like TelecomTV, NMG, and TM Forum.

In summary, Rakuten Symphony is at the forefront of AI-driven telecom solutions, shaping the future of networks worldwide!

https://www.bing.com/...sendquery=1&FORM=ASCHT2&sp=2&lq=0
 

July 19, 2024

1&1 hat mit der Inbetriebnahme des europaweit ersten Mobilfunknetzes auf Basis der neuartigen Open-RAN-Technologie ein Telekommunikationsnetz geschaffen, das das Potenzial von 5G voll ausschöpft und Deutschland bereit für Echtzeitanwendungen macht. 1&1 gestaltet als Innovationstreiber die Zukunft des Mobilfunks aktiv mit. Im Video erklären wir das 1&1 5G Mobilfunknetz.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tohptpcD7Ns  

https://japan-job-en.rakuten.careers/search-jobs

 

Actively involved in various innovation initiatives.

Here are some key areas they focus on:

Rakuten Ichiba: Their flagship online marketplace, Rakuten Ichiba, has continuously evolved to enhance user experience. They invest in technology, logistics, and customer service to stay competitive.

Rakuten Pay: Rakuten’s mobile payment platform offers convenient and secure transactions. They’re working on expanding its adoption and integrating it with other services.

Rakuten Mobile: The company entered the mobile carrier market, aiming to disrupt the industry by providing affordable plans and high-quality service. Their innovative approach challenges traditional telecom models.

Rakuten Viber: As a global messaging app, Viber focuses on privacy and security. They’ve introduced features like end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages.

Rakuten Kobo: Their e-book platform competes with giants like Amazon Kindle. Kobo emphasizes an open ecosystem, supporting various e-book formats and devices.

Rakuten Institute of Technology: This research arm explores cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing. They collaborate with universities and industry partners.

Rakuten TV: Their streaming service offers a wide range of content, including original productions. They’re expanding globally to compete with established players.

https://www.bing.com/...p;adppc=EDGEDSP&PC=EDGEDSP&showconv=1
 

Examining the future of connectivity: A deep dive into CSPs, cloud, RTC, and IoT

By Vaibhav Dongre
Vice President Marketing Rakuten Symphony

https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...dive-into-csps-cloud-rtc-and-iot
 

Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s upstart mobile telecom network operator, sees light at the end of the financial tunnel as subscriber growth heads toward breakeven on an operating cash flow basis in 2024.

https://asiatimes.com/2024/03/...n-mobile-making-gains-with-open-ran/
 

Come work with us!

https://www.viber.com/en/careers/ads-product-manager/
 

Rakuten Symphony is a recognized leader in providing solutions for the mobile industry.

By reimagining telecom, they make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security.

Here are some key aspects of their telecom solutions:

Open RAN for Real: Rakuten Symphony offers Open RAN solutions, which focus on open, disaggregated architectures. These solutions enable flexibility, interoperability, and automation. Notable features include:

Carrier-Grade 4G DU & CU: Fully containerized, feature-rich Open 4G RAN for greenfield and brownfield mobile operator networks. It supports macro, indoor/outdoor small cell, and femto cell deployments.

Carrier-Grade 5G DU & CU: Microservices architecture-based Open 5G RAN for next-gen networks. It supports FR1 and FR2, massive MIMO, and various deployment scenarios.

Radio Supply Chain Diversity: Interoperability testing completed with over 30 low, mid, and high radio bands, reducing vendor lock-in.

Automation at Scale: Faster deployment cycles (30% lower TCO) and continuous feature releases.
Global Reach: Rakuten Symphony operates across Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, Europe, and the Middle East Africa region. They offer 4G and 5G infrastructure and platform solutions worldwide.

Partnerships: Rakuten Symphony collaborates with companies like 1&1 to build Europe’s first fully virtualized mobile network based on Open RAN technology.

In summary, Rakuten Symphony’s telecom solutions empower operators, enterprises, and government bodies to embrace cloud-native, open RAN infrastructure for a more efficient and innovative mobile experience.

https://www.bing.com/...p;adppc=EDGEDSP&PC=EDGEDSP&showconv=1
 

26 July 2024 By Michael Kozlowski

Kobo has released its first generation of colour e-readers a couple of months ago. They initially ordered one million units of the Clara Colour and Libra Colour. The upstream supply chain can easily handle two additional million units to meet potential customer demand. Customers seem to be embracing the  7-inch Kobo Libra Colour compared to the  6-inch Kobo Clara Colour. The initial shipping ratio between the two was approximately 3:2, meaning consumers prefer the larger device.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a strong track record in the tech industry, disclosed in a recent report “Due to better-than-expected first-wave sales, Kobo will accelerate its plan to launch a larger colour e-reader using E Ink’s 10.3-inch Kaleido and expects to launch it before the end of 2024 at the earliest if the panel and assembly capacity can meet the rush order demand.”

https://goodereader.com/blog/kobo-ereader-news/...-by-the-end-of-2024
 

Carousell 2023: Net loss narrows significantly

https://aimgroup.com/2024/07/19/...23-net-loss-narrows-significantly/
 

Cabify Completes 12 Years in Colombia

This is the app-based transportation company with the most users. It was born in 2012. Between Bogotá, Barranquilla, Cali, Medellín, Bucaramanga and Cartagena, there are 2.5 million users. This company arrived in Colombia at the end of 2013. In 2018, Easy Taxi, a company that also came to operate in the country, entered into a partnership with Cabify in 2018 under the name Maxi Mobility and is based in Spain, but Easy Taxi has disappeared and only the Cabify brand remains, which operates in several Latin American countries.

It started with an initial funding of $3 million, mostly contributed by the founding team. Two years later, the company injected significant funds, largely contributed by the private equity fund of Beatriz Gonzalez, daughter of former BBVA president Francisco Gonzalez, Seaya Ventures, which contributed around $5.5 million. A year later, the third round of investment arrived, when Japanese tech giant Rakuten acquired 47%, and Beatriz Gonzalez acquired around 28% of the company.

https://prkgo.com/...ps-that-taxi-drivers-have-been-unable-to-remove/
 

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https://rakuten.today/blog/...end-taking-over-japans-2024-summer.html