Rakuten International’s Post

It's the statement of intent ! #ciovision #cioklub #devops #ctoinsights #observability #aiops #ciochallenges #cio100 #cioinsights

🌟 Back from China! I am back from ChinaJoy and OMG, it was a great trip and very insightful! 🎮✨ I will try my best to share some pictures and videos in the next posts, but for now, a quick summary of this huge event: 🌍 International Reach: According to the Shanghai government, this year had a staggering 367,000 fans over four action-packed days, welcoming 8,200 overseas visitors from 31 countries and regions – making ChinaJoy the biggest in the world (Gamescom last year had 320k). 🏢 Massive Scale: The event hosted 743 exhibitors, with big brands and sponsors, taking up all 17 exhibition halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) – a capacity of 200,000 square meters indoor and 100,000 square meters outdoor exhibition area. 🔄 Comprehensive Segments: It had B2C (fans and players) and B2B sections, alongside CDEC (China Digital Entertainment Congress) and CGDC (China Game Developers Conference) in the adjacent Shanghai Kerry Hotel complex. 📊 Well Organized: Exhibitors were grouped into categories, showcasing mobile hardware, mobile OS, community-related apps, peripherals, payment solutions, and of course, many developers, publishers, media channels, etc. All are part of this huge gaming ecosystem. In short, it was a great experience, and I hope to go back more often. We even have plans to expand and take more people next time. (Please let us know if you are interested in this.) This time, besides Fernando Fauzi Hamuche, we had the pleasure of taking Bruno A. with us to try and close some deals on-site (and we are on the way!) Please let me know if you have any questions, and I will try my best to answer them! GGWP!🕹️ #ChinaJoy2024 #DigitalEntertainment #GamingIndustry #BrazilChinaBusiness #LatamMarket #BusinessOpportunities (video credits to @ChinaJoy on wechat channels)

Every time I see an English post from Rakuten Mobile, Inc. I wonder why. There's a fresh repost with 20 reactions, so I looked to see how many were obviously internal or business partners... Hard to see, but only a few seemed to be outside the industry. AKA mere customers like yours truly. Oh well. I used to hope for RM's success, but that hope has been burned out of me. That's what poor support does, but the bean counters never notice until too late. Rather like the joke about only having one chance to make a good first impression, eh? My positive first impression of RM has been completely overwhelmed. Why talk to RM at all? At this point I think the main reason to react in public to RM is to see if a competitor responds with a special offer to switch. I certainly don't feel any brand loyalty holding me in place. (Is SoftBank listening on LinkedIn? Someone from Samsung Electronics tried to assure me my current phone is not locked...) That precludes doing business with any other part of Rakuten, but perhaps funniest of all (still in search of that joke), RM would have to ask me quite nicely before I'd bother sharing with them what I've learned about how to work around their network problems... (However I've already moved on and I'm now wrestling with a new problem. Probably another equipment thing.)

🌏📱 Surprising fact: Asia has over 2.93 billion internet users, making it the top region online! 🥇💻 Europe follows with 750 million users. China, India, and the USA lead the global internet usage game. #InternetFacts #DigitalWorld #AsiaOnline #GlobalUsers #TechTrends #DidYouKnow #OnlineStats #DigitalSociety #SJCTechnologyInc.

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That's an interesting perspective, Vladislav Gavriluk. CES truly is a global showcase of the latest technological advancements, and China's contribution to the tech industry cannot be overlooked. With its position as the second-largest economy in the world and a leading producer in tech, China plays a significant role in shaping the future of technology. It's fascinating to see how China's influence extends across various sectors within the tech industry. From smartphones and electronics to artificial intelligence and smart home devices, Chinese companies have made remarkable strides in innovation.

Great opportunity for us to support the coming Global sports event in Paris leveraged on the value of 5G connectivity. It's exciting to see how major events are becoming more than just about the competition, but also about delivering an exceptional customer experience through connectivity! 🌐 Recently, Ericsson delivered a resilient and super-fast 5G network at a major football tournament, ensuring seamless connections for hundreds of thousands of fans. The impact? Strong network infrastructure plays a crucial role in creating memorable moments for fans. In fact, Ericsson's research shows that 5G users are three times more likely to churn after a poor event connection experience. 📊 Their work supported network providers to enable fans to share and connect throughout the tournament. Fun fact: at half time, Jenny Lindqvist, Head of Market Area Europe & Latin America, had a seamless video call with her colleague Markus Bueltemann, Performance Partnership Engagement Leader – right in the heart of the crowd! 😲 As a sports fan, I've felt the frustration of poor connectivity at major events, so it's truly inspiring to see companies like Ericsson working to enhance the fan experience. How do you envision advancements in connectivity, such as the implementation of 5G networks at major events, continuing to shape the future of fan engagement and customer experiences in the sports industry? ⚽ Let's discuss! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAc_DTTy #TeamEricsson #MakeItMemorable #FanExperience #ConnectedStadium #5G

Ryan Strategic Advisory representin' at #EXOFIJI2024 --Bula! Even before the official start, the ride from the airport turned to discussion of #AIhype, the promise of #CXanalytics and, uh, #BlackSheepCoffee. Over the coming days, expect more about #WhyFiji, #CX trends and #offshore strategy.