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The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality
April 13, 2022
The metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech, and this far-reaching vision of a next-gen internet will rely upon an entire ecosystem of companies to make it a reality. We cut through the noise to explain what the metaverse is, how it's being built, and who's building it.
The business world is obsessed with “the metaverse”: the concept of shared worlds driven by virtual products and digital experiences that are highly immersive and interactive.
We already have virtual worlds featuring live concerts and online games where players spend hundreds of hours — but metaverse enthusiasts see a future where entire societies thrive in an online realm inhabited by avatars of real people.
While the space is still in early days, the longer-term implications may not be trivial. Some users — especially younger ones — may eventually earn, spend, and invest most of their money in digital worlds. The metaverse could represent a $1T market by the end of the decade, according to CB Insights’ Industry Analyst Consensus.
https://www.cbinsights.com/research/metaverse-market-map/
Die Zukunft des Metaverse wird immer greifbarer: So schätzt Bloomberg das Marktvolumen der Metaverse-Economy für das Jahr 2024 auf rund 800 Milliarden US-Dollar. Eine Google-Studie aus 2021 hat zudem gezeigt, dass 66 Prozent der Konsument:innen daran interessiert sind, Augmented Reality (AR) Tools als Hilfsmittel beim Einkaufen zu nutzen. Sicher ist: Das Metaverse wird unser Leben verändern, allein indem es die Grenzen zwischen der virtuellen und der physischen Welt auflöst.
Besonders interessant für die Bereiche Handel und E-Commerce sind meiner Meinung nach hybride Angebote, die die Grenzen zwischen virtueller und analoger Welt verwischen. Boutiquen und Kaufhäuser könnten beispielsweise auch im Metaverse besucht werden, die Kleidungsstücke werden virtuell anprobiert und die reale Ware analog nach Hause geschickt. Gleichzeitig können die Händler:innen und Marken ihre Ware aber auch virtuell für den persönlichen Avatar anbieten.
https://www.deutsche-startups.de/2022/05/26/e-commerce-im-metaverse/
Feb 16, 2022 8:42am PT
Global Live Entertainment Startup Fever Raises $227 Million
Proving that live entertainment continues attracting investors in a post-pandemic landscape, global discovery platform Fever has raised $227 million in a round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
The round, which the firm claims “the largest ever for a live entertainment tech startup,” valued Fever at over $1 billion. Fever is 10% owned by Spanish media giant Atresmedia.
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/fever-goldman-sachs-1235183587/
Fever secured $35 million from Rakuten Capital, Atresmedia and Accel.
15 July 2019
Fever, a Madrid, Spain and London, UK-based company operating a business based on a mobile app for social events raised $35 million.
The investment round was led by Rakuten Capital, the investment arm of Japanese internet giant Rakuten, and included Atresmedia, Accel and Michael Zeisser, the former chairman of U.S. investments for Alibaba Group. Zeisser will also join Fever’s board together with Oskar Mielczarek, partner of Rakuten.
https://nordic9.com/news/...ital-atresmedia-and-accel-news2143843847/
Published by C. Diep, Jun 1, 2022
In the first quarter of 2022, the cross-use ratio of Rakuten Members reached 74.8 percent. Rakuten operates a variety of e-commerce, financial, and mobile services, which can be connected via the cross-platform feature "Rakuten ID".
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1240294/...rvice-cross-use-ratio/
June 6, 2022
For the end of the spring season, Rakuten gives you the opportunity to get the Samsung Galaxy S21 at a reduced price. With a discount of more than 45%, the Korean giant’s smartphone goes below 455 euros.
As summer is fast approaching, the Galaxy S21 is becoming more and more affordable in terms of price. Currently, the smartphone of the Samsung brand available in its 128 GB version and its purple color is sold by Rakuten at a price of 454.42 euros instead of 859 euros; i.e. an immediate discount of more than 400 euros from the e-commerce site.
https://world-today-news.com/...ice-hard-not-to-take-advantage-of-it/
June 1, 2022
This is particularly pertinent to telecom operators as they are the backbone of all digital services. Therefore, they need to stand up and look holistically over their entire domain and ask if they are doing enough to keep their companies and customers safe.
An operator cannot stand still and allow fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) to detract from its innovation and digital transformation plans. Instead, they must move forward, adapt and realize that security is an essential component in their business strategy and on an equal standing as the acquisition of a new customer.
So, as operators address new challenges and adopt new delivery models with containerization, container orchestration, open interfaces, and the latest generation of mobile standards, they should be continually asking themselves an important and valid question: Is this new world secure?
Unfortunately, you are under attack if you're an operator, and it is impossible to mitigate against everything. So how you respond, react, and what you ultimately learn will be crucial to your defense.
Symworld is the beating heart of Rakuten Symphony, a platform developed to reimagine telecom and break the shackles of the traditional approach to Telecom Networks. A modern, industrial-scale automation platform explicitly built for telecom with the ability of seamless integration to create a cloud-native marketplace.
Security has been considered in every aspect of Symworld design and functionality. Nothing has been taken to chance, with every interface and component following an extensive review to ensure security is front and center in the platform. As a result, the Symworld platform is not only thoroughly tested, but is challenged every single day as it is already deployed and successfully working in a fully functional cloud-native, software-defined 5G network in Japan.
Following a rigorous procedure of Security by Design, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to security. Rakuten Symphony understood early on that no single reference architecture or standard can address every possible vulnerability or detect every potential threat. Instead, we strongly believe in a pragmatic, dynamic, and always-on cyber security framework to help identify, respond, and recover from vulnerabilities or compromises to systems.
We follow a comprehensive zero-trust approach to security and follow a step-by-step process to ensure every attack vector, threat and eventuality has been considered.
Design with Zero Trust, Secure Coding
Immutable container images, signed container images and signature verification
Continuous monitoring and remediation of vulnerabilities
Ensure strict access control for resources as well as resource limit configurations
Securing cloud platforms with hardening best practices
Runtime observability and security based on cloud-native best practice
Symworld has been built to maximize automation and minimize the need for human intervention.
Symworld Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
All base stations are commissioned and brought online without the need for human configuration, including the security of all node aspects, with the generation, securing and vaulting of all interfaces and involved services. Subsequent configuration changes are handled through the Symworld Automation Studio. At no stage does a human manually write and run a configuration script and at no stage does any operational staff have any direct access to any security credentials. This is just one example of how security has been embedded into the operational model of Symworld as a first-class citizen and at birth.
Rakuten Symphony's approach has been driven by our early adoption of the "new ways of building networks" and the lack of any reference implementation of a successful nationwide Open RAN, cloud-native network deployment. As a result, we had to leverage 21st-century technologies for our 21st-century networks to achieve our objectives with the utmost resilience and privacy with user and data integrity in mind.
In the area of security, standing still is a much riskier strategy than moving forward. Actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and you must constantly evolve, as failure to evolve will sadly end with drastic consequences. Therefore, security cannot be an afterthought and needs to be designed into the fabric of the operator's business processes and procedures.
https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/security-in-symworld
June 6, 2022 by admin
Rakuten Symphony CMO Geoff Hollingworth claims that as the company targets such markets to work with more than 100 customers globally, disruptive technology can help it become a technology leader in developing and poorly served countries.
So far, it has partnered with 1 and 1 companies to build and manage a fourth mobile network in Germany – it will be an Open RAN-based 5G network – and also contracted AT&T to develop solutions within Rakuten’s Symworld platform. Accelerate network planning and deployment. Also in the US, Dish Network, which is about to launch a 5G network enabling Greenfield Open RAN, uses a new era vendor observable framework (OBF) to manage and optimize the 5G network through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. ML) capabilities. Rakuten recently partnered with the MNS to test 4G and 5G Open RAN in Africa. (See the MNS’s reliance on the Rakuten Symphony for the latest Open RAN movement.)
The company also said that of the 110 potential customers it has identified, 13 have existing deals, seven are in the closing phase and 24 are in the supply phase, but did not name: This gives it a total of 44 sustainable industry marks.
https://getaboutcolumbia.com/...ting-trouble-markets-in-the-open-ran/
TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Rakuten Rewards Canada, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative enabling Canadians to earn Cash Back during real estate transactions. Through this initial phase of the Make Your Move program, Canadians who purchase a home through Rakuten's eligible partners can earn up to $25 Cash Back for each $10,000 of completed real estate transaction value. In addition, Canadian Rakuten users can get money back into their pockets when furnishing their homes by getting Cash Back on appliances and furniture through Rakuten partners.
https://www.iqstock.news/n/...lping-canadians-earn-cash-back-4001948/
After setting up shop in France, Germany, and the UK, Symphony puts out welcome mat for software companies to join its Symworld marketplace.
https://www.telcotitans.com/telcofutures/...me-in-europe/4931.article
Rakuten Symphony has proof of concept open RAN trials in five African nations South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco, through its operator partners including MTN Group.
Dabboussi explained these countries have the “most advanced” networks for the automation of networks, which Rakuten has been an advocate of since 2019 when Rakuten Mobile launched what it claimed to be the world's first end-to-end fully virtualized cloud-native network, which did not rely on gear from the world's largest vendors.
“There are certain countries that still lack 4G. I think there is still a window of opportunity for some operators to adopt the new technology stack, and modernise even their 4G network. Whether it's a new 4G network or 5G, our goal is to offer an Africa specific solution set that could be a catalyst for reducing cost, meeting the profitability targets of operators, and potentially put that in an operating model,” said Dabboussi.
https://www.developingtelecoms.com/...perator-growth-opportunity.html
Rakuten Europe announced the launch of a new loyalty program in Spain, Germany and the UK. With this program, the company seeks to bring its services and those of hundreds of brands closer to consumers in a much more beneficial and practical way.
Rakuten.com, considered the core of Rakuten in Spain, combines the existing services of Rakuten TV, Rakuten Kobo and Rakuten Viber with more than 700 popular brands. These include El Corte Inglés, AliExpress, Booking.com, Fnac, Media Markt and Nike, among others. They will now have a robust rewards program for users, focusing on the consumer more than any other in Europe.
https://blazetrends.com/...ope%2520announced,other%2520in%2520Europe.
https://about.moodys.io/data-stories/...erve-into-old-banking-systems
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https://about.moodys.io/data-stories/...erve-into-old-banking-systems
Rakuten hat in der Finanzindustrie Japans logischerweise nicht viele Freunde. Und es ist nicht nur Rakuten Bank (siehe die letzten Postings), die Japans Finanzindustrie den Schaum vor den Mund treibt, sondern auch Rakuten Card, Rakuten Pay, Racuten Securites und Rakuten Versicherungen.
Die werden sich also hüten, was für den Aktienkurs eines japanischen Unternehmens wichtig ist, Rakuten-Aktien zu kaufen bzw. in die von ihnen beherrschten Investmentfonds zu stecken. Hinzu kommt, dass sie befürchten müssen, dass von ihnen finanzierten Investitionen durch die Konkurrenz von Rakuten Mobile Probleme bereiten könnten.
Daher wird, und zwar nicht nur von dieser Seite, der Teufel für Rakuten und Rakuten Mobile in absurder Weise an die Wand gemalt. Mit "nicht nur von dieser Seite" will ich andeuten, dass die drei anderen großen Carrier im Telefongeschäft daran auch ein extremes Interesse haben - und dazu kommen noch Ericsson, Huawei und viele andere von außerhalb Japans, die fürchten, dass Open RAN sie ruinieren könnte. Das dürfte auch ausländische Publikum-Fonds davon abhalten, in großem Umfang einzusteigen, weil sie die Reaktionen der großen Carrier, deren sie finanzierende Banken und ihrer Käufer fürchten müssen.
Nun wird der eine oder andere fragen, wo die Käufer von Rakuten herkommen sollen. Aber da muss man m.E. auf längere Sicht keine Angst haben, da sich in the Long Run der Wert eines Unternehmens durchsetzt und unabhängige, clevere Investoren einsteigen - und als Ultimo Ratio wird das Rakuten (wie es auch Warren Buffet tut) selbst machen, indem es aus dem zukünftig hohen Cash Flow aus den momentan hohen Investitionen eigene Aktien zurückkauft. Aber ich gehe nicht davon aus, dass man so lange warten muss.
Rakuten Bank assets increased from 22 billion in 2017 to 59 billion in 2020.
https://about.moodys.io/data-stories/...erve-into-old-banking-systems
Mobile Messaging Services Professional Market Report Profiles The Following Companies:
Telegram
Rakuten
Tencent
Microsoft Corporation
Line
Hike
Reliance Industries Ltd.
https://theshortpass.com/12143/satellites/...ft-corporation-line-etc/
Published June 9, 2022, 1:03 PM
by Jonathan Castillo
Rakuten Viber, in partnership with Mineski Global, brings hypercasual gaming to a whole new level as it introduces exciting and easy-to-play games on the world’s leading messaging app.
Starting June 2022, Viber users across the Asia Pacific will have free and easy access to up to 70 hypercasual games via the mgames chatbot on Viber, with new games to be introduced every month. mgames is a casual gaming platform created by Mineski Global, offering an extensive library of games that are easy to play, and are lightweight in terms of game mechanics and design.
https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/09/...global-launch-mgames-chatbot-on-viber
Viber users are expected to see all sorts of games, including fantastic puzzle solving, happy-go-lucky screen tapping, and competitive car racing. These interactive hypercasual games allow people to compete for rewards and leaderboards and play with their Viber network. Users can also create their own private lobbies and have a fun time with their friends and family.
The social aspect of gaming is often overlooked, but we believe it creates one of the strongest reward loops that incentivise consumer behaviour. For instance, mgames on Viber have private lobbies so users can host friendly competitions with their family and friends. This and other features are novelties that will make your messaging app experience more dynamic,” says Ronald Robins, Mineski's Chief Executive Officer.
“Our partnership with Viber is a testament to our commitment to creating rewarding experiences through gamification. This integration is reminiscent of Mineski’s early days of building communities through a common love for gaming. We are now proud to deliver this promise to the larger, more diverse casual gaming audience that only Viber can aggregate."
https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/...obal-introduce-mini-games
Agenda.ge, 28 Mar 2022 - 17:55, Tbilisi,Georgia
Electronic commerce and online retailing company Rakuten will open a Tbilisi-based office for mobile application development of its Viber messaging product, the Georgian Economy Ministry announced on Monday.
Among other areas, the Tbilisi operations team of Rakuten Viber will work to refine and develop software compatible with iOS and Android systems and improve their quality. The company is in talks with the Georgian Government to receive the legal status of an international company in the country, the Ministry said.
https://agenda.ge/en/news/2022/944
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