Infobip and Rakuten Viber Enable Businesses and Banks to Reach Millions of Targeted Customers in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nepal, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Infobip, the global communications platform company for businesses strengthens its presence in Nepal, offering Viber messaging campaigns for the region's financial institutions, enterprises and organizations.

By using Infobip's OMNI solution, businesses and banks can choose the optimal communication channels for specific types of messages including SMS, number of chat app messages, email, voice and in-app push messages. Any financial institution, eCommerce or brick-and-mortar store can conveniently promote their offers to over one billion users and prospective customers in 193 countries worldwide.

59 percent of South East Asia's smartphone users have Viber installed. In Nepal close to five million people have Viber installed.

''Viber brings people together through personal connections, common passions and interests and Nepal is a key market for Viber. Using Infobip's OMNI solution creates a frictionless experience for both consumers and partners, and one where we see significant results especially in the e-commerce space,'' said Cristina Constandache, VP Global Partnerships, Viber.

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited, Nepal's largest commercial bank, recently learned more about the impactful integration of Viber and Infobip.

''We have taken part in some of the amazing ideas shared by the Infobip team. We are positive about the OMNI Channel solution and the go-green concept truly looks promising. For a bank like ours, with such a large customer base in Nepal, the Infobip and Viber integrated platform could become a great asset and channel for several departments within our bank,'' said Riko Sthapit Head E-Banking department at Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited.

The Infobip portal offers a user-friendly web interface helping any business to easily organize its messaging campaigns. The portal provides detailed, real-time campaign reports including message delivery confirmation allowing the company to effectively monitor the progress of the campaign.

''Nepal is a growing market for Infobip where especially the fintech market is expanding and advancing with impressive pace. Viber's impactful presence in the nation enhances our partnership and platform integration where financial institutions and businesses of Nepal can reach its' instrumental customers and clients with great measures," said Silvio Kutic, CEO of Infobip.

About Infobip  
Founded over a decade ago by two young developers, Infobip grew into an international business with offices on six continents offering proprietary, in-house developed messaging platform with the capacity to reach over six billion mobile devices connected to over 800 telecoms networks.

Infobip innovates at the intersection of Internet and telecoms technologies, creating new ways and opportunities for businesses and their end users to interact over mobile devices. The company serves and partners with leading mobile operators, OTTs, banks, social networks, tech companies and aggregators.

About Rakuten Viber 
At Rakuten Viber, we connect people. No matter who they are, or where they are from. Our global user base has access to a range of features like one-on-one chats, video calls, group messaging, and updates and discussions with their favorite brands and celebrities. We ensure our users have a secure and free environment to share their emotions.

Rakuten Viber is part of Rakuten Inc., a world leader in e-commerce and financial services. It is the official communication channel of FC Barcelona, and the official instant messaging and calling app partner of the Golden State Warriors.

Contact
Tina Loncaric
Global Public Relations Director
Infobip : tina.loncaric@infobip.com 

Rakuten Viber media inquiries: media@viber.com  
+385-9946-99343