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KDDI Web Communications Launches Vonage Communications APIs to Strengthen Customer Engagement in Japan

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

With Vonage's Communications APIs , businesses in Japan can bring new communications capabilities to customers such as online calling and two-way messaging, to build better connections and deeper engagement.

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  • With Vonage's Communications APIs , businesses in Japan can bring new communications capabilities to customers such as online calling and two-way messaging, to build better connections and deeper engagement.
  • Masato Yamazaki, President, KDDI Web Communications, said, "KDDI Web Communications has been providing Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) API solutions since 2013.
  • "We are excited to partner with KDDI Web Communications to enable more businesses in Japan to take advantage of Vonage's CPaaS platform," said Tetsuro Nishimura, Country Manager, Japan, at Vonage.
  • KDDI Web Communications plans to develop services that leverage its existing expertise and cultivate CPaaS and communications-related partners to help solve customers' communications problems.

KRAFTON Closes Global Exclusive License Agreement for DARK AND DARKER Mobile

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

KRAFTON Inc. (CEO CH Kim) (KRX: 259960) has closed a license agreement with game development company IRONMACE (CEO TERENCE SEUNGHA PARK) for the intellectual property (IP) of DARK AND DARKER.

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  • KRAFTON Inc. (CEO CH Kim) (KRX: 259960) has closed a license agreement with game development company IRONMACE (CEO TERENCE SEUNGHA PARK) for the intellectual property (IP) of DARK AND DARKER.
  • Through this deal, KRAFTON secured the exclusive global license for the mobile game adaptation of the DARK AND DARKER IP.
  • DARK AND DARKER is set within a medieval fantasy backdrop and is acclaimed for its innovative fusion of battle royale survival elements with dungeon crawler exploration.
  • KRAFTON has recognized DARK AND DARKER’s accomplishment in the global market.

Cloocus recognized as the winner of 2023 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for the third consecutive year

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"We are honored and thrilled to be named the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for the 3rd consecutive year.

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  • "We are honored and thrilled to be named the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for the 3rd consecutive year.
  • "We are committed to empowering our client and maximizing their business values by leveraging the remarkable capabilities of Microsoft Cloud.
  • It has been honored as the Top Partner for Data & AI at the 2023 Microsoft Korea Partner Awards.
  • Additional details on the 2023 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: http://aka.ms/POTYA2023_announcement .

Vonage Opens Research and Development Centre of Excellence in India

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, announced today that it is furthering its commitment to driving innovation by opening a Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Excellence in India.

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  • Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, announced today that it is furthering its commitment to driving innovation by opening a Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Excellence in India.
  • Led by Manjunath Lakshminarayanan, Vonage Vice President of Engineering and India CoE Lead, the hub will support Vonage’s expansion and strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Manjunath Lakshminarayanan comments, “With this new centre and major talent acquisition, Vonage will gain significant technology expertise for the development of the programmable, flexible and intelligent capabilities of our Vonage Communications Platform and robust portfolio of APIs.
  • We are delighted to have opened this Center of Excellence in the IT capital of India.

Vonage Selected by KDDI Web Communications to Advance Digital Transformation and Customer Engagement for Businesses in Japan

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced a new collaboration with KDDI Web Communications, Inc that will bring the Vonage Communications Platform to customers in Japan, targeting this autumn.

Key Points: 
  • Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced a new collaboration with KDDI Web Communications, Inc that will bring the Vonage Communications Platform to customers in Japan, targeting this autumn.
  • The fully-programmable Vonage Communications Platform (VCP) enables businesses to transform how they communicate and operate - providing the flexibility required to create meaningful engagements.
  • KDDI Web Communications plans to start trial service provision of Vonage’s communications solutions this summer, with the aim of growing its clients’ businesses by moving KDDI Web Communications business to Vonage to provide new and broader forms of communications, leveraging Vonage’s extensive experience and expertise as a pioneer in Japan’s CPaaS¹ market.
  • “We’re excited to partner with KDDI Web Communications to enable more businesses in Japan to take advantage of Vonage’s customer engagement platform,” said Tetsuro Nishimura, Country Manager, Japan, at Vonage.

BRAVO READY Announces Strategic Investment From Magic Eden

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

BRAVO READY, creator of BR1: INFINITE , the world's first pay to spawn, kill to earn shooting game, today announced a new strategic investment from Magic Eden , adding to its expanding list of investors, which includes Krafton (owners of PUBG), 6th Man Ventures, and Solana Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • BRAVO READY, creator of BR1: INFINITE , the world's first pay to spawn, kill to earn shooting game, today announced a new strategic investment from Magic Eden , adding to its expanding list of investors, which includes Krafton (owners of PUBG), 6th Man Ventures, and Solana Ventures.
  • The funding provided by this investment will be directed towards the further development and mass adoption of BR1: INFINITE.
  • “With the support of Magic Eden, BRAVO READY is now better positioned to provide liquidity to gamers,” said CEO and Co-Founder, Evan Ryer.
  • “Delivering innovative and exciting gameplay experiences that leverage a risk-based model is what keeps players coming back – we are excited to keep onboarding strategic partners like Magic Eden.”
    “We are excited to support BRAVO READY and their vision to bring intense competitive gameplay to Web3.” said Chris Akhavan, Chief Gaming Officer, Magic Eden.

South Korea NFT Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook Report 2022: Big Names Enter the NFT Space to Remain Competitive as Traditional Marketing Agencies Face a Decrease in Demand

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NFT industry in South Korea is expected to grow by 47.3% on an annual basis to reach US$938.6 million in 2022.

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  • NFT industry in South Korea is expected to grow by 47.3% on an annual basis to reach US$938.6 million in 2022.
  • This is now getting translated into the blockchain realm as the non-fungible token (NFT) adoption grows exponentially in South Korea.
  • Notably, there are several reasons behind these firms introducing NFTs to retail customers and the general public in South Korea.
  • As a result, big names in the industry are entering the NFT space to remain competitive as traditional marketing agencies face a significant decrease in demand.

Hybrid Entertainment and Technology Company Trioscope Secures Bridge Funding From Entertainment Development Collective KRAFTON, Inc.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Trioscope , the groundbreaking entertainment and technology company behind Netflixs The Liberator, today announced it has closed the first tranche of bridge financing, led by KRAFTON, Inc., a collective of independent development studios that invests across multimedia entertainment.

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  • Trioscope , the groundbreaking entertainment and technology company behind Netflixs The Liberator, today announced it has closed the first tranche of bridge financing, led by KRAFTON, Inc., a collective of independent development studios that invests across multimedia entertainment.
  • Trioscopes expanded business now includes Trioscope Studios, which develops its own IP and unique content, including Netflixs The Liberator; the George R.R.
  • The company acquired the exclusive rights to develop Enki Bilals popular graphic novel MONSTER into a television series.
  • KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

South Korea NFT Market Intelligence Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by 47.3% to Reach $938.6 Million in 2022 - Zero Tax on Digital Assets has Propelled the Adoption of NFTs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NFT industry in South Korea is expected to grow by 47.3% on an annual basis to reach US$938.6 million in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NFT industry in South Korea is expected to grow by 47.3% on an annual basis to reach US$938.6 million in 2022.
  • The NFT Spend Value in the country will increase from US$938.6 million in 2022 to reach US$4902.2 million by 2028.
  • This is now getting translated into the blockchain realm as the non-fungible token (NFT) adoption grows exponentially in South Korea.
  • South Korea NFT Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics by Key Performance Indicators, 2019-2028
    South Korea NFT Market Size and Forecast by Key Assets, 2019-2028

Sendbird Awarded 2022 Regional and Global AWS Partner Award

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sendbird is excited to announce it is a recipient of a 2022 Regional and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe playing a key role helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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  • Sendbird recognized as a Rising Star Partner of the Year (ISV) winner in APJ, one of many AWS Partners around the globe that help customers drive innovation
    LAS VEGAS, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sendbird is excited to announce it is a recipient of a 2022 Regional and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe playing a key role helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Announced during a Partner Awards Gala at AWS re:Invent 2022, the Regional and Global AWS Partner Awards recognize a wide range of AWS Partners, whose business models have embraced specialization, innovation, and cooperation over the past year.
  • Regional and Global AWS Partner Awards recognize partners whose business models continue to evolve and thrive on AWS as they work with customers.
  • For the first time, Regional and Global AWS Partner Awards included a self-nomination process across a number of award categories and specialization areas awarded at both the regional and global level where all AWS Partners were invited to participate and submit a nomination.