Rakuten NEO Wins “Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life” at MWC Barcelona 2025’s GLOMO Awards

Rakuten NEO, Rakuten Symphony’s advanced AI-powered IoT (Internet of Things) solution for automating space management, was awarded Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life at the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards hosted by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) during MWC Barcelona 2025.

The GLOMO Awards are widely recognized as prestigious industry honors that recognize the most innovative products and services in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Rakuten NEO received this distinction for its powerful combination of AI and IoT technologies, which significantly optimize space operations. This award highlights Rakuten NEO’s role in driving innovation in digital lifestyles and setting new standards in the industry.

Rakuten NEO leverages AI and IoT to automate unmanned space operations. It enables remote control of access, HVAC and other operational systems, as well as inventory inspections, while quickly detecting security threats and system failures. This reduces costs, improves efficiency and simplifies the transition to unmanned operations.

The GLOMO Awards judges noted Rakuten NEO’s success in setting new benchmarks in efficiency for unmanned facility operations and accelerating digital transformation across various industries. "Innovative platform and versatile use cases for businesses – a solution that recognizes the diversity and heterogeneity of the device ecosystem" the judges remarked, emphasizing Rakuten NEO’s innovation and its adaptability to diverse business needs.

Ryan Son, President of Rakuten Symphony’s Internet Services Business Unit, commented, “The recognition of Rakuten NEO with this GLOMO Award is a testament to our technological expertise and innovation being recognized globally. Through Rakuten NEO, we aim to solve the operational challenges faced by businesses, accelerate their digital transformation and contribute to delivering socially beneficial services.”

This award solidifies Rakuten NEO’s position as a leader in digital innovation and unmanned solutions, further expanding its influence in the global AI-powered IoT market.

Visit the official Rakuten NEO website for more information: https://rakuten-neo.com/en

About Rakuten Symphony
‍Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, South Korea, India, Europe and the Middle East Africa region.

 For more information, visit: https://symphony.rakuten.com

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