Transforming Manufacturing with Cloud-Native Computing

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Accelerating AI Innovation with Rakuten Cloud

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The Distributed Cloud: Architecting Resilient Data Center with Ironflex HCI

We’ll explore how the distributed cloud is revolutionizing datacenter architecture
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Google Next Cloud 25

See how Rakuten Cloud software defined storage is powering Google Distributed Cloud deployments for Fortune 100 customers.
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One platform. Any workload.

Run containers and virtual machines on a unified Kubernetes platform, eliminating resource and operation silos. Deliver high performance stateful workloads and effortlessly scale across your entire infrastructure.
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What can Rakuten Cloud help you build?

Distributed Stateful Edge

Deploy applications at the edge for faster insights, stronger performance and real-time decisions. Use a lightweight, production-proven Kubernetes stack built to run anywhere–from edge sites to enterprise cloud environments.

Private Cloud Data Center

Modernize your private cloud with built-in automation, compliance and policy-driven control. Secure operations across your data center and scale with confidence.

Power AI Workloads

With the speed and scale needed to build and deploy models faster, Rakuten Cloud provides Built-in orchestration & GPU support ensure performance at every stage.

Unified Cloud Platform

Support core network and IT applications on a unified cloud platform proven in live telco networks. Built for carrier-grade performance, automation and scale.

VM
Migration

Seamlessly live migrate existing VMware and OpenStack VMs, freeing businesses from legacy infrastructure, minimizing downtime, and ensuring business continuity.

Born in the Cloud.
‍ Raised at the Edge.
‍ Proven at Scale.

Cloud at the Speed of Your Business

Rakuten Cloud is a cloud-native Kubernetes platform for real-time, network-intensive applications,
empowering global enterprises and service providers to manage their most complex and distributed workloads. 

 

Recognizing the limitations of legacy systems,
we purpose-built Rakuten Cloud from the ground up (and we didn’t cut any corners). 
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AI Demands Distributed Computing

of organizations plan to run AI/ML in edge locations. 
of organizations are using edge resources for GenAI projects to improve application performance and latency. (IDC Edge View, 2025) 
are using edge for GenAI to meet data sovereignty requirements by having more control over workload placement. (IDC Edge View, 2025) 

Innovate at the Edge

Capture data from every location and system, and process it in real time for faster, smarter business decisions.
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Purpose-built for the Edge

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Full lifecycle management included

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Maximum efficiency, minimal footprint

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An AI-Ready Cloud You Can Count On

Transform your business with a unified platform to build, manage and scale modern cloud applications.

Unleash Agility with Rakuten Cloud-Native Platform

Ready to simplify container and VM management while boosting application performance?
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Secure and Optimize Data with Rakuten Cloud-Native Storage

Need robust data management and protection for your cloud-native environment?
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Automate with Rakuten Cloud-Native Orchestrator

Tired of complex application lifecycle management?
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See How We Deliver

“Rakuten ensures that all network components interact smoothly.”
Ralph Dommermuth
CEO, 1&1
This statement highlights a leading provider of optical communication products, network equipment, and solutions
This statement highlights a leading provider of optical communication products, network equipment, and solutions
This statement highlights a leading company is experiencing benefits with Rakuten Cloud
This statement highlights a leading provider of optical communication products, network equipment, and solutions

8.5 Million Customers

as of February 2025, Rakuten Mobile has been successful pioneer in network virtualization

Don’t Take Our Word For It

Rakuten Cloud is the proud recipient of countless industry accolades 
  • Cloud Computing Winner

    Cloud Computing Product of the Year Award

  • Partners

    50 edge computing companies to watch in 2025

  • Gigaom Radar Report

    Leader and outperformer in Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage

  • Gold 2023 Stevie Winner

    Bronze Stevie Award - Cloud Infrastructure

  • Cloud Computing Winner

    Cloud Computing Product of the Year Award

  • Partners

    50 edge computing companies to watch in 2025

  • Gigaom Radar Report

    Leader and outperformer in Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage

  • Gold 2023 Stevie Winner

    Bronze Stevie Award - Cloud Infrastructure

  • Cloud Computing Winner

    Cloud Computing Product of the Year Award

  • Partners

    Mentioned in “50 edge computing companies to watch in 2025"

  • Gigaom Radar Report

    Leader and outperformer in Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage

  • Gold 2023 Stevie Winner

    Bronze Stevie Award - Cloud Infrastructure SymcloudTM

  • Partners

    Mentioned in “100 edge companies to watch in 2023”

  • Gigaom Radar Report

    Leader and outperformer in Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage

  • Gold 2023 Stevie Winner

    Bronze Stevie Award - Cloud Infrastructure SymcloudTM

  • Cloud Computing Winner

    Cloud Computing Product of the Year Award

Partner With Us

We work with partners in your region who share our commitment to
cloud-native innovation and value creation for customers around the world.
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A Lineage of Digital Disruption

Rakuten Cloud is a division of Rakuten Symphony, a Rakuten Group company. Rakuten Group has been disrupting industries from retail/eCommerce, to finance, travel, and telecommunications for nearly three decades. Our cloud-native offerings are used within Rakuten Group companies to deliver industry-leading results. 
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Take Your Edge Cloud to the Next Level with Rakuten Cloud at Google Next '26
At Google Next ’26, Rakuten Cloud will highlight how our new GDCCS partnership and SDS optimize edge storage, security, and AI performance.
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Built for Google Distributed Cloud: Rakuten Cloud's Next '26 Showcase
Visit the Rakuten Cloud booth at Google Cloud Next '26 in Las Vegas for live demos, informative speaker sessions, great giveaways and more!
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Google Cloud’s OEM agreement with Rakuten Symphony is big news
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Take Your Edge Cloud to the Next Level with Rakuten Cloud at Google Next '26
At Google Next ’26, Rakuten Cloud will highlight how our new GDCCS partnership and SDS optimize edge storage, security, and AI performance.
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Built for Google Distributed Cloud: Rakuten Cloud's Next '26 Showcase
Visit the Rakuten Cloud booth at Google Cloud Next '26 in Las Vegas for live demos, informative speaker sessions, great giveaways and more!
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Google Cloud’s OEM agreement with Rakuten Symphony is big news
Rakuten Cloud-Native Storage now operates as a foundational technology within Google Distributed Cloud Connected Servers.
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