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Rakuten Innovation

The latest insights and news about Rakuten innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mobile Tech Explained: Cloud infrastructure

This article is part of a series breaking down the complex systems and technologies that make up the Rakuten Mobile network and Rakuten Communications Platform. In this edition, we speak with Ryota Mibu, division manager for infrastructure platforms at Rakuten Mobile, Inc. The cloud is one of the defining technologies of the twenty-first century – …

January 19, 2021
Rakuten Mobile scientists build the future of telecommunications with autonomous networking

In April 2020, Rakuten Mobile made history by launching the world’s first fully virtualized cloud-native mobile network. The company’s ambitious undertakings have attracted global talent from all corners of the telecommunications industry and beyond, each with their own ideas on how to push this revolutionary network even further. Dr. Pierre Imai joined Rakuten as Principal …

December 11, 2020
What’s the role of e-commerce in the Gen Z experience economy?

Things are out; experiences are in. But what does this mean for e-commerce? Prominent social critic Tsunehiro Uno serves as editor-in-chief of commentary magazine PLANETS, and has authored numerous publications on modern society. He joined Rakuten’s Ryo Matsumura on the stage of the recent Rakuten Optimism business conference in Yokohama to discuss the changing nature …

December 11, 2023

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Future Forum London Voices: Funding

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Rakuten Singapore Throws Holiday Event to Strengthen Media Relations

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3 keys to your business' social persona: Be Unique, Positive, Consistent

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December 1, 2015

RNN Headline - November Part 2

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November 30, 2015

Rakuten Future Forum London Voices: Coding

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November 25, 2015

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November 21, 2015

A Diversity of Engineers and Topics at Rakuten Technology Conference

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November 20, 2015

Behind-the-Scenes of the Rakuten Ichiba Workshop Tours

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November 19, 2015

Embracing the art of disruption

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November 19, 2015

Rakuten Future Forum London Voices: Disruption

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November 18, 2015

How important is social media for e-commerce: 3 things you need to know

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November 18, 2015

Is coding the new Shakespeare?