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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
Rakuten Mobile’s “unique” network provides major head start in generative AI, Co-CEO says

The 15th edition of the Rakuten Technology Conference focused on the company’s bold plans for ‘AI-nization’, with Sharad Sriwastawa, Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, sharing his take on the ways that artificial intelligence can streamline the company’s mobile operations and improve customer service. Rakuten’s expansive, consolidated data lake provides the internet services company with a leading …

November 29, 2023

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October 10, 2023

Rakuten Viber debuts giant leap forward in global strategy with its toolkit for all businesses

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October 10, 2023

Strategy and Hiking Boots and Rakuten Leadership Summit 2023

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October 6, 2023

A Taste of Rakuten Eagles Stadium Menu Efforts

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October 4, 2023

Is inclusivity a zero-sum game? Experts discuss at Rakuten Optimism 2023

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October 4, 2023

Okaimono Panda Adventure at Taiwan Rakuten Group Day

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September 29, 2023

Collaborative Initiatives by Rakuten Ichiba to Energize Industries

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September 29, 2023

Sustainable Actions with Sports Fans and Upcycling!

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September 29, 2023

Ting Cai’s transformative role in Rakuten’s AI journey

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September 28, 2023

First-ever Rakuten Global Privacy Summit Uncovered

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September 20, 2023

How AI is changing creativity: A physicist weighs in

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September 13, 2023

Supermarkets around Japan are going online with Rakuten Zenkoku Super

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September 12, 2023

Viber AI Chatbots Offer Life Assistance to Users