KDDI Corporation has chosen Oracle Database to modernize its online payment brand, au PAY, and customer loyalty program, au Ponta Points Program. By working with Oracle, au Pay payment processing is now five times faster than before, while the au Ponta Points Program’s processing performance has improved by 200%. In addition, Oracle helps KDDI meet changing customer needs by enabling it to develop new services and applications 30% faster.
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Converge and KT Partner to Support Philippines’ Digital Transformation
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