How can telcos, tech firms and everything in between achieve “Intelligent Growth” in their respective markets? What tools and approaches must organizations adopt to stay competitive in our ever-shifting business landscape? At Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event –…

While AI continues to transform the tech industry at unprecedented speed, companies are increasingly facing obstacles around energy consumption, rising costs and data center capacity. At Rakuten Technology Conference 2024, a session on “The Future of Responsible AI Compute” addressed these critical issues and highlighted the urgent need…

In this series, we sit down with Rakuten AI leaders for a deep dive into the stories behind this transformative technology and the inspiring individuals driving Rakuten’s vision of AI for all. Watch this interview and others in the Inside Rakuten AI Series on our YouTube channel. At…

Cristina Constandache, Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten Viber Today’s customers want fast, one-click solutions when shopping, banking, filling out paperwork – you name it. They want to do it on-the-go and in one place. To meet this growing demand, brands are turning to super apps. The rise of…

It’s golf like you’ve never seen it before. TGL, presented by SoFi, blends cutting-edge technology, fast-paced team competition, and top PGA TOUR players for prime-time television excitement. With six city-based teams battling it out at the state-of-the-art SoFi Center, this isn’t your typical 18-hole format. These are two-hour…

2024 was truly a transformative year in Rakuten’s AI growth journey, marked by groundbreaking advancements across our ecosystem. From the launch of our high-performance Japanese large language models (LLMs) and AI-powered tools like Rakuten Link AI, to expanding partnerships with OpenAI and L’Oréal Japan, we made significant strides…

Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten Group As we step boldly into another new year, I find myself energized by the transformative journey we’ve undertaken at Rakuten. In 2024, industries around the world experienced an unprecedented technological acceleration, amid which we not only achieved significant business milestones, but…

The college football season is nearing its grand finale, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the final four teams prepare to battle it out for the championship. Alongside the excitement for the first 12-team college football playoff, the bowl game season has brought its own unique flair,…

With the festive season just around the corner, French shoppers are gearing up for Christmas with a renewed sense of optimism and a keen eye for strategic spending. The latest 2024 Christmas Barometer, conducted by IPSOS for Rakuten of 2,500 French people, reveals some significant shifts in consumer…