Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket
Open RAN: Big Opportunity, Big Challenges
Bruce Kelley
Forbes Councils Member
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/...es/?sh=703d38a963d5
By Keith Dyer 8 December 2021
The UK Government has announced the winners of a competition to provide funding to projects with and Open RAN focus.
The Future Radio Access Network Competition (FRANC ) has granted a total of £36 million to 15 projects consortia, containing a wide array of network, IT and other companies.
The winners were announced on the same day as the Government said that it had agreed with UK MNOs an ambition to carry 35% of network traffic over networks with an “open and interoperable architecture” by 2030. If that looks like a vague and non-mandated promise, then the trials represent a more direct intervention, with money directly headed to many British companies and institutions. Of course the commercial impact of research outcomes is another matter.
The UK already has an ongoing Testbeds and Trials programme, so this is additional trial activity on top of that programme. A Government statement said that the FRANC winners would, “develop technical solutions – such as radio transmitters, signal processing equipment, power management systems and the software – required to roll out open RAN solutions across the UK quickly and attract new home-grown telecoms suppliers to the 5G supply chain.”
https://the-mobile-network.com/2021/12/full-franc-winners/
Rakuten Edy jetzt in allen IKEA Einrichtungshäusern landesweit erhältlich
Rakuten Edy Co., Ltd. (Hauptsitz: Minato-ku, Tokio, President & CEO: Kei Wada, im Folgenden Rakuten Edy) freut sich bekannt zu geben, dass die Zahlung mit dem elektronischen Geld "Rakuten Edy" ab Mittwoch, den 10. November in allen 12 IKEA Einrichtungshäusern landesweit verfügbar ist, die von IKEA Japan Co., Ltd. betrieben werden (Hauptsitz: Funabashi City, Präfektur Chiba, Präsidentin und CEO: Petra Fahle).
Rakuten Edy ist elektronisches Geld, das für die Zahlung in rakuten Edy-Mitgliedsgeschäften wie Restaurants, Convenience-Stores, Supermärkten, Drogerien usw. an landesweit rund 900.000 Standorten verwendet werden kann (Stand 1. November 2021).
Im Oktober 2019 haben wir den Smartphone-App-Bezahldienst "Rakuten Pay (App-Payment)" in IKEA Einrichtungshäusern und allen Einrichtungshäusern bundesweit eingeführt. Durch die Einführung von Rakuten Edy werden wir den Benutzerkomfort weiter verbessern, indem wir die Zahlungsmethoden diversifizieren und die Effizienz des Ladenbetriebs verbessern, indem wir ihn bargeldlos machen.
Rakuten Edy wird Nutzern und Händlern weiterhin eine äußerst komfortable Zahlungsumgebung bieten und darauf abzielen, die Zufriedenheit zu verbessern.
Über Rakuten Edy Co., Ltd.
Rakuten Edy Co., Ltd. betreibt das Prepaid-E-Geld "Rakuten Edy" der Rakuten-Gruppe und das Online-E-Geld "Rakuten Cash". Als Pionierunternehmen im bargeldlosen Bezahlen bieten wir sichere Zahlungsdienste an und konzentrieren uns derzeit nicht nur auf die Entwicklung von Händlern wie Supermärkten im ganzen Land, sondern auch auf neue Initiativen wie den Betrieb von bargeldlosen Stadien und die Förderung der Bargeldlosigkeit in Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Regierungen im ganzen Land. Im Jahr 2001 starteten wir unseren Service als "Edy(*) und im Jahr 2010 traten wir der Rakuten-Gruppe bei. Im Jahr 2012 wurde rakuten Edy und im November 2021 feierte der Dienst sein 20-jähriges Bestehen. In Zukunft werden wir weiterhin bessere Dienstleistungen anbieten, mit dem Ziel, den Komfort und die Zufriedenheit von E-Geld-Nutzern und Händlern in Zusammenarbeit mit den verschiedenen Diensten der Rakuten-Gruppe weiter zu verbessern.
https://edy.rakuten.co.jp/company/press/2021/1126_ikea/
erhält den japan management quality award 2021 in der kategorie großunternehmen - hoch gelobt für die förderung eines gefühls der einheit in der organisation und die umwandlung in eine kundenorientierung -
Wir bieten IP-Telefone, Contact Center, Cloud,Mobile und andere Telekommunikationsdienste für Unternehmen. Insbesondere in der Contact-Center-Lösung "Rakuten Connect Storm" wurde im Juni 2020 das "Home Contact Center Package" eingeführt, das neue Services entwickelt und die Homeisierung von Contact Centern unterstützt und gut angenommen, während der ideale Weg der Contact Center aufgrund der Ausbreitung der neuen Coronavirus-Infektion in Frage gestellt wird.
rakuten communications wird weiterhin dienstleistungen entwickeln, die spitzentechnologien integrieren, wobei der schwerpunkt auf der förderung von digitalisierung und innovation liegt, und bestrebt sein, sein geschäft auszubauen und entsprechend den kundenbedürfnissen wert zu schaffen.
https://comm.rakuten.co.jp/news/2021/20211130.html
Posted by Maria Nikolova | Dec 21, 2021
Effective December 27, 2021, the broker will release MT4 Web, which will allow FX and CFD trading via a web browser. Rakuten clients can use the platform without installation, which is one of its biggest advantages over the traditional desktop version.
MT4 Web provides fans of technical analysis with access to 30 types of technical indicators. The supported orders include Limit / Stop Order, IFD / IDO order, as well as One-click order.
Rakuten Securities also offers trading on the MARKETSPEED platform. In May 2021, the broker bolstered the performance of its desktop trading platform MARKETSPEED II by upgrading the servers for the platform. In particular, the number of servers supporting the platform has been increased.
Thanks to the upgrade, the response time when updating the screen has been reduced. Also, response times for chart transitioning have been improved. Especially when trading is crowded, the response at the time of closing is improved, and a more comfortable trading environment is thus provided.
https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/platforms/...tform-to-its-clients/
„At the end of September, Rakuten Mobile had over 30,000 4G base stations on air, up from 17,560 as of March. Yoshihisa Yamada, president of Rakuten Mobile, said another 10,000 base stations are ready to go on air and are awaiting delivery of semiconductor components. Population coverage is another focus, where Rakuten’s 4G in Japan currently stands at 94.3%, with a target of 96% coverage by next spring. That’s later than the original target of this summer, which Yamada said was delayed because of global supply shortages.
Still, he noted that with progress on the buildout, Rakuten is now importantly ready to make inroads in switching off users from its roaming partner KDDI and onto its own network. The move started gradually in October, shifting to Rakuten’s network from KDDI in 39 prefectures.“
https://www.fiercewireless.com/financial/...mobile-losses-stack-up-q3
Rakuma and Rakuten Mama-Wari are bringing sustainability closer to home
9 hours ago
Adorable kids’ clothing can pile up, as almost any parent will tell you. But the temptation to amass the cutest wardrobe for your child quickly turns to questions like, “What are we going to do with all these clothes?” And toys. And strollers, cribs… the list goes on. One other thing parents can tell you: Little kids grow up fast.
According to recent research by Rakuma, Rakuten’s flea market app, two out of three users reported that they started using the app to buy and sell items more frequently during the pandemic, when dashing out to physical stores wasn’t an option. With the “Kids/Babies/Maternity” category entering the Top 10 categories on Rakuma, it’s clear that many families are turning to the app to help stretch every yen.
Raising kids the sustainable way
Buying and selling used items on circular economy apps like Rakuma does more than just make shoppers’ wallets happy. These transactions also repurpose items that might otherwise be destined for the landfill, benefitting the planet as well. It brings sustainability closer to home.
Digging a little deeper, among those who responded that they reuse items they no longer want or need using flea market apps or dedicated “recycle shops,” 84.1% revealed that they buy and sell clothing, including children’s clothes. If that number doesn’t seem significant enough on its own, bear in mind that as of September 2021, Rakuma’s Kids/Babies/Maternity category had over six million items for sale!
Supporting parents across Japan:“Rakuten Mama-Wari”
No matter how sustainably-minded a parent might be, some items simply can’t be sourced second-hand. For the budget and time-conscious parents in Japan, Rakuten has a special membership program, called “Rakuten Mama-Wari,” or “Rakuten Mom Discount.” Signing up and using the program is free of charge, and of course, papas are more than welcome too.
Simply by entering their child’s birthday (or expected date of birth), parents can look forward to exclusive monthly discount coupons. And that’s not all. One of the most popular perks is the “sample box,” a complimentary selection of goods chosen by Rakuten Mama-Wari staff on a monthly basis. The boxes are available in three variations — including one tier for parents who are still in the “expecting” stage — and contain items for moms and dads as well as little ones.
What’s more, Rakuten Mama-Wari members are also entitled to bonus Rakuten Points when shopping for daily necessities on Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper or Rakuten Fashion — the kind of ecosystem-focused incentive only Rakuten can offer.
The Rakuten Ecosystem: A busy parent’s best friend
For a first-hand perspective, Rakuten Today spoke to Aiko Oyo, a mother and full-time Rakuten employee who is an expert Rakuten Mama-Wari user, earning nearly 100,000 Rakuten Points annually.
As the mother of two small children, Oyo is constantly pressed for time. In the mornings, it’s a mad dash to drop the kids off at nursery school before heading into the office, and in the evenings, she’s got dinner prep, baths and bedtime to contend with.
Rather than trying to fit trips to the grocery store into the mix, Oyo turns to Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper once or twice a week, having everything from rice and vegetables to ready-made meal kits and cleaning supplies delivered straight to her door, earning bonus points through her Rakuten Mami-Wari membership.
For preschool essentials like training pants or bathing suits, Oyo knows that department stores are an option, but she saves time — and stress — by finding everything she needs online, through Rakuten Fashion.
For local brick and mortar stores, like her favorite bakery, she points out how convenient it’s become to use Rakuten Pay, with so many retailers offering the option. She doesn’t even have to take out her wallet — she just opens the Rakuten Pay app and taps her smartphone. It’s a small difference, but lowers the hurdle of shopping with kids enough to be appreciated.
When asked how to enjoy the parenting experience with minimal stress, Oyo allowed that there are times when keeping a level head is challenging. She recommends baking extra time into daily schedule planning and reminds us of the importance of a getting a good night’s sleep — solid advice for anyone, whether a parent or not.
https://rakuten.today/blog/...ama-wari-bring-sustainability-home.html
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 6:38 am
Tokyo, Japan
NEC also deployed its O-RUs in a lab hosted by Rakuten Mobile and successfully completed verification of open fronthaul interfaces and 3GPP RF conformance using Keysight Technologies' test solution.
Seoul, South Korea
NEC contributed to the PlugFest venue hosted by LG UPlus in its 5G Innovation Lab in the LG Science Park, Seoul. NEC deployed O-RU in LG UPlus's lab with O-CU/DU from Altiostar, a Rakuten Symphony company, fronthaul gateway from DZS and Intel processors and FlexRAN reference software. 'E2E Open RAN on 5G standalone mode' was demonstrated using Keysight Technologies' test solution.
"The evolution of mobile networks to 5G standalone represents an opportunity for radio access networks to embrace an open and cloud-native architecture. The results of this year's O-RAN Global PlugFest with NEC and other partners validates the importance of software and radio solutions based on O-RAN specifications to drive the industry forward," says Anil Sawkar, Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Altiostar, a Rakuten Symphony company.
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC2112/S00057/...al-plugfest-2021.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7hggd8akM8
Rakuten Expands Service Offering in Europe, Pioneers New Technology in the Telco Industry and Accelerates the Integration of Sustainability into Its Business Activities
Luxembourg, December 21, 2021 – Over the past few years, Rakuten has continued to grow and diversify its offering in the EMEA region. Today, customers can choose from a variety of services ranging from enjoying a truly cinematic experience with the latest movie releases on Rakuten TV, discovering over 6 million books and audiobooks on Rakuten Kobo, free and secure calls and messages through Rakuten Viber and beyond.
Rakuten has also expanded in the areas of telecommunications, fintech and sports – newly integrating the innovative cashless payment app Rakuten Pay in the region, forming synergies with the latest in sports cryptocurrencies, and, together with 1&1, setting a new standard for future mobile communications in Germany and across Europe.
With the aim of achieving the sustainable development of both Rakuten and society, the company also strengthened the foundation of its sustainability efforts in the region – by researching the motivation to consume more consciously, encouraging sustainable shopping behavior, and empowering employees through an award-winning app.
Some of Rakuten’s key milestones achieved across the EMEA region in 2021 include:
• Rakuten launches Rakuten Symphony, a new business organization created to empower the global adoption of cloud-native Open RAN infrastructure and services by mobile network operators, enterprises and government bodies.
• 1&1 AG and Rakuten Group, Inc. enter into a long-term partnership to build the fourth mobile network in Germany. Together with Rakuten, 1&1 will build Europe’s first fully virtualized mobile network based on innovative Open RAN technology.
• Rakuten Mobile is awarded the Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award and CTO Choice: Outstanding Mobile Technology award for its 5G Open RAN on Kubernetes solution.
• Rakuten Europe launches cashless payment app Rakuten Pay at ATP Mallorca Championship, bringing one of the top mobile payment solutions from Japan to Europe for the first time.
• Rakuten Europe rolls out Rakuten Pay at the Davis Cup by Rakuten, providing fans and visitors with the opportunity to pay cashless at Madrid Arena.
• Rakuten Europe wins Gold at the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2021 for its employee sustainability app, “Shift.”
• Rakuten launches a dedicated conscious shopping campaign, where many sustainable, circular and ethical products can be found at a glance.
• Rakuten becomes a British Fashion Council Patron to support a diverse fashion scene and a successful circular fashion economy.
• A recent Rakuten Insight study reveals that global shoppers are embracing a circular economy.
Rakuten Europe enhances digital experience:
• Rakuten and Telefónica launch Rakuten living app that lets consumers browse and book event tickets directly on Movistar+ TV.
• Rakuten Europe & fintech blockchain company Chiliz launch Fan Token Partnership, offering fantokens to Rakuten customers and exploring synergies.
• Rakuten Europe expands its unique membership proposition and launches Cashback Shopping Platform in Ukraine.
Rakuten connects fans and athletes and empowers sports events:
• Rakuten and FC Barcelona Bring Back Massive Fan Mosaic “The Big Picture” to Camp Nou’s Façade.
• Rakuten Europe partners with e|motion Group to enhance digital fan experience at ATP & WTA grass court tournaments in Europe, providing a state of the art app.
• Rakuten, the Global Presenting Partner and Global Innovation and Entertainment Partner of the Davis Cup by Rakuten connects tennis fans worldwide with their favorite teams through fan messages as part of art installations at the sites of the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals through the Davis Cup Fan World Cup Presented by Rakuten.
https://corp.rakuten.eu/pressrelease/rakuten-emea-2021/
Aug. 18, 2021
Rakuten has been dragged through the mud for the past few years. However, we are getting to a point in time where the end is in sight and long-term investors can see through the storm at a great asset being sold at a bargain price. We rate the company a Buy with a price target of ¥2234.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/...of-gold-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow
1&1 erhält deutschlandweit Zugang zu bis zu 5.000 Antennenstandorte
Die 1&1 AG und die Vantage Towers AG, ein Anbieter von Funkturminfrastruktur, haben einen langfristigen Vertrag unterzeichnet, wodurch 1&1 deutschlandweit Zugang zu bis zu 5.000 Antennenstandorten erhält. Zeitgleich wurde ein Intercompany-Vertrag zwischen der 1&1 Mobilfunk GmbH und der 1&1 Versatel Deutschland GmbH unterschrieben, wodurch 1&1 Zugang zu Glasfaseranbindungen und Rechenzentren erhält.
Vantage Towers wird für die Bereitstellung der passiven Netzinfrastruktur im 1&1-Mobilfunknetz zuständig sein. Durch den geschlossenen Vertrag mit Vantage Towers erhält 1&1 Zugriff auf die aus mehreren tausend Masten bestehende Funkmastinfrastruktur sowie auf weitere neu zu erschließende Antennenstandorte. Konkret vereinbart wurde die Mitnutzung von 3.800 Dach- und Maststandorten bis Ende 2025 sowie eine potenzielle Erweiterung auf bis zu 5.000 Standorte. Zudem ist das Unternehmen verantwortlich für die Installation der 1&1 5G-Hochleistungsantennen an seinen Funkmasten sowie für die Unterstützung bei Genehmigungsverfahren, Bauvorbereitung und dem Bau neuer Antennenstandorte. Die Mindestvertragslaufzeit der einzelnen Standortmieten beträgt 20 Jahre, wobei Verlängerungen möglich sind.
1&1 Versatel verfügt über eines der größten und leistungsfähigsten Glasfaser-Transportnetze Deutschlands. Das Unternehmen wird für das Zugangsnetz (insbesondere Glasfaserleitungen) sowie den Aufbau und Betrieb der 1&1-Rechenzentren zuständig sein. Der geschlossene Vertrag hat eine Laufzeit bis Ende 2050.
Der von der 1&1 gewählte OpenRAN-Ansatz trennt konsequent zwischen Hardware und Software. Alle Netzfunktionen im 1&1-OpenRAN liegen in einer privaten Cloud und werden per Software gesteuert. Üblicherweise ist die Intelligenz in proprietären Mobilfunknetzen auf dedizierter Hardware an den jeweiligen Antennenstandorten untergebracht. Somit sind Umrüstungen oder Wartungen an den Basisstationen der Antennen überflüssig. Eventuell benötigte Updates können so effizient und kostengünstig durch Software-Aktualisierungen erfolgen.
„Nachdem wir im August unsere weitreichende Technologie-Partnerschaft mit dem japanischen OpenRAN-Experten Rakuten bekannt gegeben haben, konnten wir mit Vantage Towers nun einen starken Partner für die passive Netzinfrastruktur gewinnen“, so Ralph Dommermuth, CEO der 1&1 AG. „Durch Kooperationen mit etablierten Funkturmbetreibern wollen wir vornehmlich bereits bestehende Antennenstandorte nutzen. Das schont Umwelt und Ressourcen und beschleunigt zugleich unsere Ausbaugeschwindigkeit.“
„Die Partnerschaft mit 1&1 ist ein weiterer wichtiger Meilenstein für uns und zeigt, dass wir in der Lage sind, interessante organische Wachstumsmöglichkeiten zu erschließen. Durch die Mitnutzung unserer Standorte kann 1&1 mit der zeitnahen Einführung seines 5G-Netzes fortfahren – kosteneffizient und qualitativ hochwertig. Wir freuen uns, damit einen Beitrag zu einem zügigen Ausbau von 5G in Deutschland und einer nachhaltigen Digitalisierung in Europa zu leisten“, so Vivek Badrinath, CEO der Vantage Towers AG.
https://5g.nrw/...rsatel-den-5g-und-breitbandnetzausbau-voranbringen/
customer satisfaction index 2021 zum 13. mal in folge den ersten platz in der kreditkartenbranche
WIR FREUEN UNS, IHNEN MITTEILEN ZU KÖNNEN, DASS WIR SEIT BEGINN DER UMFRAGE IN DER KREDITKARTENBRANCHE ZUM 13. MAL IN FOLGE DEN ERSTEN PLATZ IN DER KUNDENZUFRIEDENHEIT BELEGT HABEN.
https://www.rakuten-card.co.jp/corporate/press_release/20211222_1/
Team InnoEye despite being over six hundred employees is still a close-knit group. Every day comes with some new tasks and challenges, and we work together to meet those challenges as a team. We are a multi-disciplinary team of passionate technocrats creating new-age software solutions. We are committed to produce successful stories for our customers and collaborate on technology partnerships. Ans we aim to develop technology solutions leveraging state-of-the-art engineering practices.
“An ideal candidate who can prosper in the InnoEye’s environment is one who takes smart initiatives that involve calculated risks and generate predictable outcomes, thus providing us with an understanding about his or her aptitude.”
https://sarkarischolarship.co/...e-technologies-direct-referral-2021/
HCL SMARTWiFi sei in Zusammenarbeit mit Rakuten Mobile entwickelt worden. Die Plattform werde derzeit im Netz des Betreibers in ganz Japan implementiert. „Durch unsere Partnerschaft mit HCL können wir unseren Rakuten-Mobile-Kunden in Japan und weltweit über Rakuten Symphony fortschrittliche WLAN-Management-Services anbieten“, erklärt Tareq Amin, Chief Technology Officer bei Rakuten Mobile.
https://www.google.de/...N6BAgBEEg&biw=1440&bih=757&dpr=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6_7qUf6RTU
12. Dezember 2021
Viele neue Kanäle bei Rakuten TV
Rakuten TV bietet eine Fülle neuer kostenloser linearer Kanäle. Die Plattform stellt einen weihnachtlichen Bereich mit einer großen Auswahl an Programmen zu festlichen Themen bereit, die kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung angesehen werden können.
Es weihnachtet sehr auf Rakuten TV.
Der neue Bereich „100 Prozent Weihnachten“ umfasst einen eigenen Rakuten TV-Kanal, auf dem rund um die Uhr Weihnachtsfilme laufen, aber auch kostenlose lineare Kanäle wie einen Kaminfeuer-Kanal, Babyshark Christmas, „Happy Pawlidays“-Weihnachtscontent von Pet Collective und weihnachtliche Karaoke-Klassiker. So können in ganz Europa Weihnachtsfilme und -serien bequem vom Sofa aus über die hauseigene Smart-TV-App genossen werden.
Die Weihnachts-Kanäle bei Rakuten TV
Diese Kanäle werden zum 13. Dezember gelauncht beziehungsweise spielen ein verändertes Programm, passend zur Weihnachtszeit.
Pet Collective wird rund um die Uhr Pet Collective Happy Pawlidays spielen
Der Babyshark Kanal wird zu Babyshark Christmas
Der Stingray Greatest Hits-Kanal wird zu Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits und Stingray New Years Special
Der Stingray Naturescape-Kanal wird zu Stingray Fireplace
Der Stingray Karaoke-Kanal wird zu Stingray Karaoke Holiday
Der Stingray Hot Country-Musik Kanal wird zu Stingray Hot Country Christmas
Auf dem FilmRise Kanal mit kostenlosen Serien werden mit Classic TV Christmas rund um die Uhr Weihnachtsfolgen laufen
Der Young Hollywood Kanal zeigt einen The Night Before Christmas Marathon
Romantische Filme – Der Rakuten TV-Kanal wird vollständig zum Weihnachtskanal
Erst im Oktober wurden ebenfalls vier neue Kanäle bei Rakuten TV hinzugefügt.
https://galaxisboard.com/index.php/Thread/...%C3%A4le-bei-Rakuten-TV/
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Rakuten Card Co., Ltd
Bonds: A
Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. (the "Company") is a credit card company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rakuten Group, Inc. As Rakuten Group (the Group")'s operating holding company, it has companies for banking, securities and insurance businesses under its umbrella. The Company has established close relationships with the Group in terms of various aspects such as capital, management, sales and financing. Strategically very important as shown by the fact of providing settlement services and working for customer retention for the Group, the Company has significantly strong ties with the Group’s businesses.
Taking the above into consideration, JCR has assigned the same long-term issuer rating to
the Company as Rakuten Group, Inc. (A long-term issuer rating with Negative outlook). The bonds are senior bonds and their rating is on par with the long-term issuer rating.
Issue Amount (bn) Issue Date Due Date Coupon Rating
Bonds no. 5 JPY30 Dec. 17, 2021 Dec. 17, 2024 0.300% A
Bonds no. 6 JPY14 Dec. 17, 2021 Dec. 17, 2026 0.620% A
Bonds no. 7 JPY5 Dec. 17, 2021 Dec. 15, 2028 0.830% A
Bonds no. 8 JPY11 Dec. 17, 2021 Dec. 17, 2031 1.070% A
https://www.jcr.co.jp/download/...6a16f80bd5eb3d36acd60/21d1048_f.pdf
2 days ago
If there’s one constant in business today, it’s the pressure to move faster. Can we speed a product to market? Can we rush delivery? Can we get the app to load faster?
At Rakuten, operating effectively at speed has always been fundamental to our growth. In fact, one of our founding principles for success is simply: Speed!! Speed!! Speed!!
The reality is that our fast-changing business world requires an understanding of three very different, essential forms of speed, as well as the human context required to achieve them.
Velocity, acceleration and agility
The first type of speed that must be present in any organizational setting is velocity. In other words, a constant level of speed that allows us to grow on our current path.
The second is acceleration. This is when we speed up and move faster, gaining momentum as we go.
The third is agility.
Let’s look more closely at agility. Our organization may be moving one way, but what if the situation changes or we change our mind and need to quickly change direction? As an organization grows larger, change gets harder. Regardless of the size of your team, environments and technologies change and the path to success can shift.
A company that can respond with agility survives. Take the much-analyzed case of the camera film industry for instance — Kodak vs. Fujifilm. After dominating the industry for almost a century, Kodak struggled because it stuck with film. On the other hand, Fujifilm adapted its own advanced imaging technology to diversify into healthcare, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Film is only a small part of its business now. Kodak lacked agility and faced bankruptcy as a result.
So how to build an organization that can pursue all three types of speed?
https://rakuten.today/blog/speed-the-human-context.html
On the competition side, while the number of active European AVOD services used to grow at a slow pace prior to 2019, the market expanded significantly in 2020 with the launch of 15 new services, and this evolution was also confirmed in the first semester of 2021. These trends can be explained by two main factors. First, a growing number of US services have started to enter the European market, to diversify their revenue stream while they were becoming more mature in their domestic market: Pluto TV, Discovery Plus, Tubi or Facebook Watch and many others are now widely available in Europe and account for a growing share of the AVOD space. Secondly, the content offer and its curation have expanded tremendously both with the launch of new European actors like Watch4, Rakuten TV Free, Filmstream or Joyn, and with the increasing amount of aggregated content available by platform, providing alternatives to traditional BVOD offers, which have captured the major share of traffic and revenues after Youtube.
https://dataxis.com/press-releases/416798/...arket-is-still-fledging/
https://www.afp.com/de/nachrichten/1340/...-loesungen-202112150059711
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