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Linkage Global Inc Subsidiary to Offer Cross-Border E-commerce Store Operation Services, Unleashing Global Growth Potential

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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With these services, Linkage aims to provide customers with comprehensive e-commerce solutions.

Key Points: 
  • With these services, Linkage aims to provide customers with comprehensive e-commerce solutions.
  • The services are designed to assist traditional enterprises and brands in entering the global cross-border e-commerce market, enabling them to expand their business worldwide.
  • Mr. Zhihua Wu, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company stated, “Linkage remains steadfast in its commitment to unlocking the potential of our clients' businesses.
  • The collaboration with Hengyu Footwear and Hanqichangcheng represents a pivotal moment in Linkage's trajectory, underscoring our unwavering dedication to empowering clients in the realm of global cross-border e-commerce.”

AST SpaceMobile ASIC Chip Enters Tape-Out Phase in Collaboration with TSMC

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Telecommunications, Satellite, Networks, Internet, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Government, Millicom, Rakuten, Bell Canada, ASIC, Application-specific integrated circuit, Saudi Telecom Company, Telephone, Research, Smart Communications, AST SpaceMobile, Smartfren, Architecture, Bluebird, Data-rate units, AT&T, Indosat, Africell, Heart, Patent, Telefónica, Multimedia, TIM, Telecom Argentina, American Tower, ASTS, TSMC, Mobile phone

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, proudly announces the commencement of the tape-out phase for its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), in collaboration with TSMC, the world's leading foundry.

Key Points: 
  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, proudly announces the commencement of the tape-out phase for its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), in collaboration with TSMC, the world's leading foundry.
  • "The commencement of the tape-out process for our ASIC, in collaboration with TSMC and other leaders in the semiconductor industry, is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our talented team," said Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO of AST SpaceMobile.
  • AST SpaceMobile has more than 3,100 patent and patent-pending claims for its technology and operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing and testing facilities in Midland, Texas, which collectively span 185,000 square feet.
  • Rakuten, American Tower and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

Japan Loyalty Programs Market Report and Future Growth Databook 2024: Japanese Government to Offer Shopping Points to Promote Contactless Deliveries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Delivery Services, Online Retail, Public Policy, Government, Retail, State, Local, Other Retail, Growth, Rakuten, FamilyMart, Partnership, Marriott International, SoftBank Group, Operational definition

The loyalty market in Japan was expected to grow by 10.7% on an annual basis to reach US$11.79 billion in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The loyalty market in Japan was expected to grow by 10.7% on an annual basis to reach US$11.79 billion in 2024.
  • The loyalty program market is expected to record steady growth over the medium term in Japan.
  • This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the loyalty market opportunities and risks across a range of industry categories.
  • With over 50 KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of loyalty market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics.

AST SpaceMobile Updates Licensing Administration of its Satellite Constellation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Networks, Hardware, FCC, International Telecommunication Union, Government, Millicom, Rakuten, Bell Canada, Saudi Telecom Company, Telephone, Smart Communications, AST SpaceMobile, Smartfren, Federal Communications Commission, AT&T, Indosat, Federal, Africell, Telefónica, Multimedia, ITU, TIM, Telecom Argentina, American Tower, ASTS, Mobile phone

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/
    "Our planned satellite network will provide services globally, but this initiative represents a closer strategic alignment of our network buildout and future network operations with the United States," said Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile.
  • “AST SpaceMobile is a U.S. based company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ, and has its primary satellite development and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
  • AST SpaceMobile recently secured strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone, as well as a new contract award with the United States Government through a prime contractor.
  • Rakuten, American Tower and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

Pixie Dust Technologies "kikippa" Speaker Ranked First on the Rakuten Sound Bar Ranking

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Online, Rakuten, Television, Traction, Social integration, Mobile phone

NEW YORK AND TOKYO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXDT) (the "Company"), a Japanese technology company focused on commercializing innovative products and materials utilizing proprietary wave control technology, announced its "kikippa" speaker was awarded 1st place on the Rakuten Sound Bar Ranking in February 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK AND TOKYO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXDT) (the "Company"), a Japanese technology company focused on commercializing innovative products and materials utilizing proprietary wave control technology, announced its "kikippa" speaker was awarded 1st place on the Rakuten Sound Bar Ranking in February 2024.
  • "kikippa" is a speaker that processes and outputs "gamma wave sound" with 40Hz modulation using a unique algorithm for audio from TVs and other devices.
  • The Company continues to expand its go to market channels to ensure users can purchase the speaker seamlessly both domestically and internationally.
  • "I am pleased to announce that our kikippa speaker has achieved the top position on the Rakuten Sound Bar Ranking," said Pixie Dust Technologies COO Taiichiro Murakami.

Fortune Launches First Innovation Forum in Hong Kong March 27- 28

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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HONG KONG, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune announced today the launch of the Fortune Innovation Forum, an all-new global conference series with a spotlight on Asia, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, March 27 - 28. Fortune considers Hong Kong, a leading international financial center and innovation and technology hub, as an ideal location to launch this new event series.

Key Points: 
  • Fortune considers Hong Kong, a leading international financial center and innovation and technology hub, as an ideal location to launch this new event series.
  • The inaugural Fortune Innovation Forum Hong Kong will bring together experts, investors, and leaders of the world's largest companies to share insights on the forces reshaping the global economy.
  • The Fortune Innovation Forum is supported by Brand Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
  • Clay Chandler, Fortune Executive Editor, Asia and Chair, Fortune Innovation Forum, said, "The Fortune Innovation Forum will bring together a unique combination of executives, investors, and experts to share insights at a critical moment in the evolution of the global economy.

Nokia wins deal with Rakuten Mobile in Japan #MWC24

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Rakuten, LOI, Nokia, Platinum, RAN, Radio access network, SOC, Internal affairs, Communication, Mobile phone

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Rakuten Mobile, Inc. (Rakuten Mobile) to supply Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions from its comprehensive energy-efficient AirScale portfolio supporting the low 700MHz spectrum band.

Key Points: 
  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Rakuten Mobile, Inc. (Rakuten Mobile) to supply Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions from its comprehensive energy-efficient AirScale portfolio supporting the low 700MHz spectrum band.
  • The move will see Rakuten Mobile deliver enhanced coverage, capacity, and network performance to its customers across its end-to-end fully virtualized, cloud native OpenRAN mobile network in Japan.
  • Under the Rakuten Mobile deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its next generation AirScale radio access product portfolio powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology.
  • Rakuten Symphony is a Rakuten Group company providing end-to-end integration B2B services for the global mobile telecom industry and enabling next-generation, cloud-based, international mobile services.

Rakuten Symphony and Kyivstar Sign Letter of Intent to Deploy Open RAN to Rebuild Ukraine’s Digital Infrastructure

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Rakuten, Digital transformation, Reconstruction, Economic growth, LOI, Innovation, EVP, USD, Investment, Conference, Open, Euronext Amsterdam, Organization, Kyivstar, CSO, Radio access network, Telecommunications, Development, VEON

The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

Key Points: 
  • The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
  • Kyivstar and Rakuten Symphony are currently collaborating to define the scope of their initiative, which will involve both 4G and 5G Open RAN technology.
  • Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten Group, said, “Rakuten is extremely proud to continue its support for Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its infrastructure and in supporting Kyivstar’s vision for deploying Open RAN.
  • I share the excitement of our Kyivstar team, under the leadership of Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov, in working with Rakuten to rebuild the country’s infrastructure with Open RAN as a part of this commitment.

Lenovo Accelerates Telco Transformation with Next-Generation Edge AI Innovations at MWC ‘24

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Sunday, February 25, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, 5G, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Rakuten, Telefónica, Orange, AI, Intelligence, Partnership, Data management, MWC, Overalls, Sylva, Smoke, TTM, Life, ThinkPad, Hybrid intelligent system, Infrastructure, Human, City, NIMS, ThinkBook, Ecosystem, Automation, Telco, Video game

At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.

Key Points: 
  • At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.
  • The innovations are part of a comprehensive pocket-to-cloud portfolio of Lenovo hybrid AI solutions designed to simplify the path to intelligent transformation for all industries.
  • To support the massive amount of computing moving to the edge, a powerful lineup of new Lenovo Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco is on display at MWC in Barcelona with Lenovo’s ecosystem of partners.
  • Intel’s Edge Platform with Lenovo ThinkEdge enables enterprises to develop, deploy, run and manage edge applications at scale with cloud-like simplicity.

AST SpaceMobile's Abel Avellan Appointed Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Telecommunications, Satellite, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Rakuten, ASTS, Telefónica, Saudi Telecom Company, Multimedia, TIM, Telecom Argentina, American Tower, Bell Canada, Africell, AST SpaceMobile, Sustainable Development Goals, Smartfren, Telephone, Patent, Sustainable development, Millicom, Avellan, AT&T, Smart Communications, Indosat, Commission, Commissioner

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.

Key Points: 
  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
  • Under Avellan’s leadership, AST SpaceMobile has been at the forefront of technological innovation in developing the groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband network that is intended to offer direct broadband access to everyday smartphones.
  • “Being appointed to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission is a privilege and an honor.
  • The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's mission for 2030 is centered on leveraging broadband technology to catalyze global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.