LivePerson Announces Operations In Japan - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - LivePerson Inc. (LPSN), a provider of digital engagement solutions, Tuesday announced the formation of LivePerson Japan Kabushiki Kaisha.

The firm also announced strategic partnerships with Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd. or ISID, and Dentsu Razorfish, group subsidiaries of Dentsu Inc., Japan's largest advertising agency. Additionally, LivePerson has named Akio Fukasawa as Country Manager of its Japanese operations.

LivePerson's digital engagement platform helps digital brands understand consumer intent and value, enabling brands to connect with customers through chat, voice, personalized messaging, among others.

The company established its first partnership in May with Vixia Inc., a partial subsidiary of one of Japan's largest contact centers, Moshi Moshi Hotline, Inc. Vixia and LivePerson together have signed several enterprise customers in Japan.