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From hype to reality: Rakuten’s AI optimists weigh in
The world of generative AI is evolving at a remarkable pace. But what headlines are hype, and what has real potential to transform life as we know it? This was the topic of conversation at the recent Rakuten Optimism 2023 business conference, where several experts joined Rakuten’s Chief Data Officer Ting Cai for a panel on The Future with AI: How Human and AI Collaboration will Transform the…
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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 ed…
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Tech Experts explore the potential of GenAI and future of cloud at RPC’23
In a year where GenAI and Cloud become household words for many around the globe, we wanted to know: What is it about these transformative technologies that most excites the experts? At the Rakuten Product Conference, we connected with AI and Cloud leaders from various sectors, eager to uncover their perspectives on the subject. Earlier this year, Rakuten India, the high tech nerve center of Rakut…
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Rakuten taps OpenAI as strategic partner, unveils new “Rakuten AI for Business” platform
Companies around the globe are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business operations, streamline customer service and drive growth. But to truly transform the way industries operate, AI must be more than cutting-edge tech. It must be convenient to use; secure on the edge, wire and cloud; and ideally, include exclusive data or features that provide a unique competitive…
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Semantic search is transforming how we find products
An e-commerce platform lives or dies by its ability to connect customers with the products they need. For decades, this task has been largely accomplished by the humble search bar – input a keyword or two, and be rewarded with a list of items with matching terms. But the world of tech never stands still – especially in the age of AI. As a company with e-commerce close to its heart, Rakuten’s…
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GenAI to take center stage at Rakuten Technology Conference 2023
The year’s hottest tech topic, generative AI, will be the focus of Rakuten Technology Conference 2023, an annual event, which brings together business leaders, engineers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the globe to explore the future horizons of technology. The 15th edition of Rakuten Technology Conference will take place on Saturday, November 18, with free entrance for participants.…
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‘Mindset, culture’ have driven Rakuten Mobile’s cloud-native success, SVP tells telco conference
At TM Forum’s DTW Ignite! 2023 conference in Copenhagen, Anil Pawar, Rakuten Mobile’s SVP and Head of Architecture and Tech Strategy, told industry experts why the operator’s unique approach has empowered a cloud-native operation and removed a variety of technological barriers. The biggest barrier to technological transformation is an organizational mindset and not technology itself, Rakuten Mobil…
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Just three-and-a-half years after launching, Rakuten Mobile leads Japan in 5G Upload Speeds, now joint-best in Live Video Experience
Opensignal’s October 2023 Mobile Network Experience Report proves that the country’s newest operator is now performing highly in several key measures. Rakuten Mobile’s continuous efforts to deliver high-quality, easily accessible mobile services for Japanese consumers have been validated by expert research, which now proves that its 5G upload speeds are the best in the country. Global analytics fi…
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Can corporate Japan shake off its analog legacy?
Bullet trains, advanced robotics, scientific discoveries – Japan enjoys a global reputation as a high-tech superpower. But as many living in the country soon discover, there’s one area in particular where this reputation starts to melt away: the realm of the digital. Once riding high on the back of industrial Japan’s manufacturing prowess, many major companies are now struggling to thr…
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