Odine and Rakuten Symphony Join Forces to Transform Network Solutions in Emerging Markets

Odine and Rakuten Symphony Enter into a Strategic Partnership

On March 6, 2025, Odine, a leading global technology partner specializing in sustainable network and digital transformation, announced a pivotal strategic partnership with Rakuten Symphony. Rakuten Symphony is recognized for its innovative approaches in cloud-native Open RAN telecommunications infrastructure, services, and solutions. This collaboration signals a significant advancement in supporting the adoption of modern network solutions across Türkiye, the Middle East, and Africa.

This partnership is rooted in a mutual commitment to expanding the influence of Rakuten Symphony's pioneering products and services. By doing so, it aims to hasten the integration of advanced network automation, virtualization, and cloud-native technologies into the region's telecommunication landscape. Both companies bring deep industry expertise and a robust presence, setting the stage for significant digital transformation and enhanced network efficiency.

"At Odine, our mission is to drive the future of network transformation by embedding next-generation technologies that improve agility, scalability, and efficiency," commented Alper Tunga Burak, CEO of Odine. "Our collaboration with Rakuten Symphony not only bolsters our global expansion aspirations but also amplifies our footprint in international markets. By enabling organizations to deploy advanced cloud-native solutions, we help them develop smarter, automated, and resilient networks. This innovation-driven strategy positions businesses to thrive in an increasingly dynamic technology environment."

Rakuten Symphony, a part of the Rakuten Group, employs a disruptive strategy in telecom infrastructure, offering wholly virtualized, cloud-based solutions that redefine service deployment and management times while maintaining high network quality and security. "Partnering with Odine allows us to broaden the reach of our technology, speeding up its adoption in new markets," shared Udai Kanukolanu, Head of Global Sales at Rakuten Symphony. "By capitalizing on Odine's substantial industry knowledge and global network, we are evolving network architectures to be more agile, cost-effective, and primed for the future."

In joining forces, Odine and Rakuten Symphony intend to foster growth, augment operational efficiency, and accelerate the shift towards cloud-native infrastructures. This partnership embodies a shared vision for revolutionizing telecommunications by leveraging innovative technologies that not only streamline operations but also enhance service delivery.

About Rakuten Symphony

Rakuten Symphony is positioning itself as a pioneer in the transformation of telecommunications, challenging conventional supply chain practices and disrupting outdated methodologies that hinder the industry's capability for rapid innovation and expansion. By implementing proven modern infrastructural principles, Rakuten Symphony’s open interface platforms facilitate the launch and management of advanced mobile services considerably faster and at a lower cost than traditional methods, all without comprising on network quality or security. The company operates across various regions including Japan, the USA, Singapore, India, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

About Odine

Listed on Borsa Istanbul (BIST ODINE), Odine is at the forefront of enabling sustainable network transformation. Focused on developing resilient, software-defined networks for the future, Odine possesses extensive expertise in next-generation technologies encompassing Tier 1 software-defined networks, virtualization, 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, cloudification, and AI-oriented orchestration technologies. Committed to supporting the success of its partners, Odine collaborates closely with clients to equip them with essential tools and knowledge necessary for excelling in a fast-evolving technological landscape.

For additional information, you can visit Rakuten Symphony's website or Odine's corporate site.