The less bumpy way to ride e-commerce = Rakuten (Seite 165)

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SymworRAN Commander a one-stop solution for all aspects of network planning + optimization

Rakuten Symphony said that Symworld RAN Commander is a one-stop solution for all aspects of network planning and optimization

By Juan Pedro Tomás

February 7, 2023

The company said that Symworld RAN Commander consolidates legacy PC-based tools, licenses and data into one managed, cloud-native platform operation. “This eliminates all problems with license management, single user tool installation and scattered confidential data,” the company said, adding that all calculations and simulations are performed in the cloud.

The Japanese company also said that Symworld RAN Commander provides “complete visibility and awareness of the live network, subscriber intelligence and traffic distribution” so that operators can target their investments and management to maximize returns during the network roll-out process.
The Symworld RAN Commander suite is comprised of tools for large-scale greenfield network design or optimization of the expansion and configuration of existing networks; and network monitoring and optimization via a geospatial interface that aggregates data “from highest to lowest granularity of geography and node.”

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230207/5g/rakuten-symphony-lau…

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National Telecommunications and Information Administration

DOD and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Launch 2023 5G Challenge for Open RAN with an Eye Toward Future Base
Modernization

Feb. 2, 2023

The FutureG & 5G Office in the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) is launching the 2023 5G Challenge. Sponsored by the FutureG & 5G Office and led by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences division of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) from the Department of Commerce, the 5G Challenge will accelerate the adoption of open interfaces, interoperable components, and multi-vendor solutions toward the development of an open 5G ecosystem.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/328619…

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A vote for Rakuten UN-LIMIT VII

https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/2301/29/news041.ht…

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Rakuten Card's Special "Takeru" Design Card Announced!

February 08, 2023

Rakuten Card released a new card design featuring famous Japanese martial artist Takeru. Applications are accepted beginning February 8, 2023. Check out the video for highlights from the press launch featuring Takeru and model Yuuchami. You can apply for the new card here! (In Japanese only) https://www.rakuten-card.co.jp/card/t...

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Points from Rakuten Mobile

https://k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/1474731.html

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But Rakuten has hedged the ownership in Lyft to a higher share-price

Rakuten Updates Holdings in LYFT (LYFT)

February 06, 2023 — 04:03 pm EST

Fintel reports that Rakuten has filed a 13G/A form with the SEC disclosing ownership of 31.40MM shares of LYFT. This represents 8.91% of the company.

In the last filing dated February 10, 2022 they reported owning 9.45% of the company, indicating no change in their holdings.

Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 33.63% Upside

As of February 6, 2023, the average one-year price target for LYFT is $23.22. The forecasts range from a low of $11.11 to a high of $69.43. The average price target represents an increase of 33.63% from its latest reported closing price of $17.38.

The projected annual revenue for LYFT is $4,935MM, an increase of 26.86%. The projected annual EPS is $0.90.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/rakuten-updates-holdings-in-…

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Rakuten owning between 40% and 50% of Cabify

Cabify launches logistics brand

14th October 2022

Cabify, the international multi-mobility platform, has opened a new chapter in its diversification of mobility solutions, this time aimed at the storage and transfer of goods, with the launch of the new Cabify Logistics brand in Spain and Latin America. With this new line of business, the company seeks to continue to grow and consolidate its position as an ally of mobility in cities, offering a safe, efficient, and sustainable quality service, taking advantage of the potential of technology.

The company aims to close the year growing five times more than last year in this new line of business. To this end, Cabify expects to invest $20m in Cabify Logistics. The main focus of Cabify Logistics will continue to be the urban last-mile logistic service in Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile for companies in sectors such as e-commerce, retail or pharma.

Specifically, in the Latin American market, the strategy will focus on offering immediate deliveries to supermarkets and retailers. Also, in this region, the company has started offering last-mile logistics services for restaurants that already have their own delivery order channel or use online ordering systems such as Chile’s Mercat. Chains such as Wendy’s and KFC in Argentina already use Cabify Logistics as a logistics provider. In the case of Chile, Mercat’s partner restaurants can find Cabify as a delivery option directly from the marketplace platform.

In the coming months, Cabify Logistics will continue to work on strengthening the technology that supports the operation to remain a leader in routing, real-time tracking, and warehouse management. The customisation of Cabify Logistics’ service is based on the constant development and adaptation of its technology according to the needs of its customers and on offering a user-friendly experience. In that sense, the company is looking to add new integrations with e-commerce and logistics platforms to offer a more agile way to customers who wish to start using the service.

“We are betting heavily on Cabify Logistics and will invest in strengthening our technology and team. This line of business started with five people, and to date, there are already more than 50 of us, in addition to Cabify’s central resources. We are reinforcing the team in the countries where we operate to scale the service we provide to our customers, and we will invest in strengthening our customer service centre and its technology to accelerate our 24/7 multichannel service,” Pascual said.

In terms of fleet, the company will continue to offer motorbike and car services in Latin America, where it is already the leader. As a novelty, it plans to introduce one tonne or more cargo vehicles soon and to continue increasing the electric and zero-emission fleet by including bicycles and electric scooters. In the case of Spain, 100% of Cabify Logistics’ own fleet are electric vans dedicated exclusively to the parcel service.

https://www.logisticsbusiness.com/uncategorised/cabify-launc…

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zu 9098

Rakuten Symphoy is the enabler of radio access network innovation, who can without problems compete with the incumbent vendors’ traditional, integrated systems when it comes to meeting operators’ immediate needs.

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Why Open RAN lacks immediate appeal

February 06, 2023

Open RAN will eventually become the norm, believes Appledore Research principal analyst, Francis Haysom, but right now the multivendor, disaggregated architecture is struggling to live up to its reputation as an enabler of radio access network innovation and cannot compete with the incumbent vendors’ traditional, integrated systems when it comes to meeting operators’ immediate needs, he notes.

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Big names clash for top industry awards

Shawn Johnson February 6, 2023

Another new category is Best Cloud Solution, which includes Axiata Digital Labs, Juniper Networks, Mavenir, F5 and Rakuten Symphony.

biz.crast.net/big-names-clash-for-top-industry-awards/