Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket
November 15, 2024
Rakuten Group announced that Rakuten Card and Mizuho Financial Group have entered into a strategic capital and business alliance. Additionally, an agreement was signed between Rakuten Group, Rakuten Card, Mizuho Financial Group, Mizuho Bank, UC Card and Orient Corporation to form a business alliance. These agreements bring together the strengths of each of the companies to create new, innovative retail business models. Following the announcement, Rakuten Group Chairman Mickey Mikitani, Mizuho Financial Group President and CEO Masahiro Kihara, and Rakuten Card Representative Executive Vice President Koichi Nakamura took to the stage to explain the alliance and launch of the "Mizuho Rakuten Card".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjEkELyIc0U
15. November 2024
Rakuten Bank, Inc. (Hauptsitz: Minato-ku, Tokio, President & CEO: Hiroyuki Nagai, im Folgenden als "Rakuten Bank" bezeichnet) wird vom 15. November 2024 (Freitag) bis zum 31. Januar 2025 (Freitag) die "Yen Time Deposit Winter Bonus Campaign" durchführen.
Einzahlungszeitraum von Zeiteinlagen, die für die Kampagne in Frage kommen
1 Jahr
Zinssatz vor der Kampagne Sonderzinssatz während des Aktionszeitraums
0,11% p.a. 0,35% p.a.
etwa das 3-fache des Zinssatzes vor dem Kampagnenzeitraum!
2 Jahre
0,12 % p.a. 0,40% p.a
ungefähr das 3-fache des Zinssatzes vor dem Kampagnenzeitraum
https://www.rakuten-bank.co.jp/press/2024/241115.html
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/innovation/rnn/2024/2410_018/
Rakuten Mobile's irreversible cost structure advantage
Rich data from both online and offline
Rakuten Ecosystem is one of the largest membership platform in Japan and Globally
Strong Rakuten Brand
Englishnization: Access to wealth of global talent
Overseas Growth
Latest IR Materials Third Quarter 2024
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/investors/
Mariia Martyrosian
Global PR & Marketing Innovations Director at Rakuten Viber
November 13, 2024
Rakuten Viber, a pioneer in secure global messaging solutions and a leading super app in Europe, today launches new security solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Now businesses can authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud.
Verification messages provide a secure and seamless way to authenticate clients through one-time passwords (OTPs). Businesses can use ready-made templates, which are designed to increase conversions, to send OTPs easily and save time. Rakuten Viber offers lower costs than SMS and allows businesses to set a time limit for delivery. The messages are encrypted, and the sender is marked with a blue tick to indicate a verified business, adding an extra layer of trust. When users receive a Viber verification message, they can quickly copy the PIN code using a ‘copy’ button in the chat. Push notifications also feature a 'copy' button, allowing users to copy codes without even opening the chat.
SecurePlus messages add an extra layer of security by checking the recipient’s number to confirm it’s not flagged for potential fraudulent activity. Private and sensitive information, such as transaction details and bank statements, is only delivered once Rakuten Viber has verified the recipient in real-time. Originally developed for Eurobank, one of Europe’s leading banks, this solution is now available globally to meet the growing demand for advanced security from companies handling sensitive customer information.
New solutions help businesses increase trust and meet rising consumer expectations, as 60% of online customers now prioritize security and transparency in communications with businesses. This is especially important for companies in the finance, insurance, and pharmaceutical industries, handling sensitive customer information. In addition, Viber verification messages support a fast, frictionless authentication process, and data shows that this smooth experience can boost conversions by up to 54% for new customers.
These updates are complemented by Rakuten Viber’s recent SOC 2 Type II certification, a rigorous security audit that validates the app’s robust data protection measures. As one of the top three messaging and calling apps rated for security by Stiftung Warentest, Rakuten Viber provides encryption in transit for communication between businesses and users, while maintaining end-to-end encryption for private and group chats as well as private calls. Rakuten Viber’s enhanced security means that private messages are never stored on the super app's servers and that all connections remain HTTPS-secure.
Sokratis Kalamatianos, responsible for Digital Solutions at Eurobank comments, “As a bank, security is paramount to us. Collaborating with Rakuten Viber to develop a product for enhancing the protection of sensitive information was truly rewarding for Eurobank. Our journey through this process was seamless, driven by our shared commitment to security. The fact that this solution is being rolled out further is a testament to our innovative collaboration.”
"Security is a part of Rakuten Viber's DNA," said Cristina Constandache, Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten Viber. "Our new solutions reinforce our commitment to safeguarding every brand-user interaction while solidifying our role as a secure super app. Our mission is to create a platform where everyone can engage seamlessly, with confidence in the privacy and integrity of their communications.”
The new security solutions are available to businesses worldwide on demand.
https://www.forbusiness.viber.com/en/blog/post/...ons-for-businesses/
18. November 2024
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https://www.rakuten-sec.co.jp/web/company/...se/pdf/press20241118.pdf
Rakuten Symphony President outlines 2025 vision for next wave of disruptive global telecom innovation
By James Dartnell
Corporate Communications Director - Europe, Middle East and Africa Rakuten Symphony
November 12, 2024
Rakuten Symphony President Sharad Sriwastawa has laid out his strategic plan for the coming year as well as highlighting how the organization has progressed in its efforts to “mature” following a high velocity start to life on the global telecom stage.
In a conversation with EMEA comms director James Dartnell on employee-facing series Inside Track, Sriwastawa outlined his 2025 vision for Rakuten Symphony and discussed the strategic changes he has implemented since taking on the role – alongside his duties as Rakuten Mobile co-CEO - in 2023.
Sriwastawa outlined numerous areas in which he believes Rakuten Symphony holds competitive advantages, including its OSS portfolio, a wide variety of AI use-cases and access to the wider Rakuten ecosystem and associated partnership opportunities. The Inside Track session came as Rakuten Mobile announced that it had reached the 8 million subscriber milestone in Japan.
“When I took on the role, Rakuten Symphony had great vision and had already built great products,” Sriwastawa said. “It was similar to the 2019-2020 period with Rakuten Mobile - we built this new network with great technology, but the important thing became how we stabilized things after launching. We had to enhance our operational maturity.”
Having overseen this maturation phase, Rakuten Symphony is now looking to how it can create its next wave of disruptive telecom innovation, Sriwastawa said. “Over the last year we’ve focused on enhancing our operations, governance structure, products and software maturity,” he said. “In 2023 and 2024, we executed our plan of making things more reliable – next year I think we need to prioritise our innovation. Either we do it ourselves or we buy certain startups. Maybe in 2025 we will think about a few smaller additions.”
Sriwastawa went on to outline the main areas of focus and strategic change he has led since taking over as Rakuten Symphony President. “Delivering for our biggest customers has obviously been paramount - Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony go hand in hand and Rakuten Mobile’s success is Rakuten Symphony success. Anything that we implement in Rakuten Mobile can be used by Rakuten Symphony and vice versa. It allows us to show to the industry what we can accomplish - how we can increase rollout speed, automation levels, operational efficiency and how can we enhance synergy with the broader Rakuten Group ecosystem.
“In Germany, we need to successfully complete 1&1’s mobile network migration. Both those projects are critical to Rakuten Symphony’s success. Then it’s about BU-specific sales: instead of focusing on end-to-end deals, we started focusing on very specific product development. We’ve also been exploring how we can use our partners to sell products and enhance our go-to-market strategy.”
Sriwastawa was bullish on Rakuten Symphony’s opportunities associated with being part of the Rakuten Group ecosystem which spans e-commerce, Fintech, digital content and more than 70 other internet services businesses. “No other company has our kind of dataset and expertise - how can we monetize this ecosystem given our experience in running a mobile operator? Rakuten has been the only successful OTT player who has gone into connectivity, whereas all the legacy operators have typically been trying to go the other way. That gives us a unique advantage. Any new mobile subscriber that joins the Rakuten ecosystem ends up using multiple services, and that increase in GMS across the Rakuten ecosystem is significant. Part of our 2025 strategy is how we can package our ecosystem or Group products and white label or sell them to other operators globally. The major equipment and software providers don’t have this - that could be huge. That puts Rakuten Symphony in a very unique position.”
The conversation moved on to the ways that mobile network operators can accelerate their network transformation, and how Rakuten Symphony can support that journey. “Tier one operators are yet to see ROI from 5G,” Sriwastawa said. “Their focus is to reduce cost or monetize their network. Rakuten Symphony can do both – that’s a huge advantage for us. If operators want to go to the next generation, their only option is an OSS transformation. The next big thing in every industry is going to be AI. From AI-powered operational efficiency gains to reducing power consumption, Rakuten Symphony’s capabilities are tailored to meet the needs of operators that have faced challenges in getting ROI from 5G. We need to embark on this and use it efficiently and as fast as possible. It's about the entire mobile ecosystem and how networks can be monetized.”
Looking ahead, Rakuten Symphony is increasing its development of AI-driven solutions. By consolidating data into a unified platform, operators can leverage Rakuten’s advanced AI to enhance customer experiences and optimize network and business operations, Sriwastawa said. “Operators have to centralize their data for AI to be effective. We already do churn prediction and prevention using AI - how we are deploying sites, how we are using AI for operational efficiency or reducing power consumption. It's not just about the network, but all these algorithms which are done on top of it. Legacy operators don't have a data lake, which Rakuten Symphony does have. Their data is bifurcated. That opens the door for Symphony to sell a Data Lake as a solution.”
Global analytics firm Opensignal’s October 2024 Japan Mobile Experience Report confirmed that Rakuten Mobile users now experience the fastest 5G speeds in the country – the network won the 5G Download Speed award outright with a score of 176.5Mbps, and also defended the 5G Upload Speed award with a score of 27Mbps. While Rakuten Mobile remains the sole winner of Upload Speed Experience, the network’s target is to be “number one” in all the KPIs,” Sriwastawa said. “We’re also yet to start working on 6G. Towards Q4 2025 we'll start working on that.”
Open RAN software licensing will play a key role in Rakuten Symphony’s “mid-term” strategy. “Rakuten aims to support diverse chipsets and technologies, both of which will enhance Open RAN’s potential. We want to be a leader in that space.”
Rakuten Symphony will also look to extend its reach beyond telecom and will look to work more broadly with enterprises across industries. “With cloud, we are focusing both on telco and enterprise,” Sriwastawa said. “We are seeing good traction in both domains. Our OSS is a good fit for any industry that is distributed – our tools, including those for inventory and site management, have applications beyond telecom, opening doors for enterprise collaboration. These are industry-agnostic and can be used by anything which is distributed in nature and needs a centralized operation.”
Sriwastawa rounded off the conversation by answering various audience questions, including those around his ability to successfully manage top positions both at Japan’s newest mobile network operator and one of the world’s leading tech companies in the telecom industry. “I need to wear two hats,” Sriwastawa said. “I have known the Symphony team for six years, mainly through the lens of a vendor-customer relationship. The challenges of running a mobile network compared to a software company are quite different. With a mobile network, we need to maintain our performance every day or we risk losing customers. At Rakuten Symphony, the challenge is different. We have to work towards delivering complex software that helps our customers to solve operational problems and provide great experiences – that takes time.
“There is huge potential for Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony. We are at the forefront of a technology revolution that is actually reshaping the entire telecom industry, - not just in Japan, but globally. Our company mission is to disrupt the industry and democratize connectivity. I have huge confidence in our team to make that vision a reality.
“Our future is bright and our potential is limitless. now we are much more structured and focused. We know what we want to achieve.”
https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...uptive-global-telecom-innovation