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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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August 22, 2023

New Office Opens in Seoul for Rakuten Ichiba

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August 18, 2023

How Japan is beating the heat of summer 2023

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August 17, 2023

Rakuten Mobile’s improving network experience intensifies competition with Japan’s established carriers: industry report

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August 10, 2023

Rakuten Mobile Provides Strongest Service for Businesses

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August 10, 2023

Record Q2 revenue, double-digit growth for Ad business, Fintech segment and Rakuten Mobile: Q2 FY2023 results

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August 2, 2023

Expanding Embedded Insurance in E-Commerce

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August 1, 2023

Rakuten India Employees Plant Trees to Sustain Nature

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July 31, 2023

Thrilling encounters at Japan Expo: Rakuten returns with an authentic showcase of Japanese technology and culture

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July 28, 2023

Rakuten France Joins Forces with Retail Giant Carrefour

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July 26, 2023

Rakuten Rewards' Big Give Week 2023 Recap

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July 25, 2023

Uprising Tokyo Empowers Skateboarding Culture

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July 24, 2023

Fun Meets Success at DealMaker USA 2023