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Leading digital payment solutions provider Network International has announced it will bring WhatsApp for Business banking services to financial institutions across Africa through a landmark collaboration with Infobip. <\/p>\n
The full-stack cloud communications company is one of the world\u2019s largest providers of A2P SMS services and will support Network International in its commitment to financial inclusion across Africa. <\/p>\n
In addition to helping financial institutions reach their customers through a familiar and reliable channel, the agreement will help them deliver world-class support and seamless services in a personal, timely, and reliable manner. <\/p>\n
For individuals this means people can access their money securely and quickly, as well as utilising the latest chatbot technology to help empower customers to take control of their finances.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the deal, Network International\u2019s Hany Fekry, Group Managing Director \u2013 Processing, said, \u201cWe are delighted to introduce WhatsApp banking across Africa with Infobip.<\/p>\n
Helping financial institutions reach customers through a secure and familiar app is in line with our goal to increase and improve digital banking services across the continent to improve financial inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hana Bilbeisi, Regional Head of Partnerships Sales, Infobip further added, \u201cWe are delighted to have joined forces with Network International. Empowering individuals and communities through technology and communication is one of our key values at Infobip. <\/p>\n
By integrating WhatsApp Business API, Network International customers can now access crucial information anytime, anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n
Network International is a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, providing a full suite of technology-enabled payment solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all types and sizes. <\/p>\n
With offices in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt, Network International has a presence across Africa\u2019s key markets, and the business operates across almost all other African countries. <\/p>\n
Network International has worked closely with governments and financial institutions in Africa to promote financial inclusion, helping to drive digitisation through innovative products and collaborations such as this one. <\/p>\n
Earlier this year Network International announced a 33% increase in year-on-year revenue for Q1 2022, and in 2021, Network International acquired DPO Group in a landmark deal for the African payments landscape.<\/p>\n
Network International<\/p>\n
Network International comprises a group of companies and is the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, providing a full suite of technology-enabled payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all types and sizes, including acquiring and processing services and a comprehensive ever-evolving range of value-added services. \u00a0Network International Holdings Plc (LSE: NETW) is the holding company for Network International and the group companies, including the DPO Group.<\/p>\n
Infobip<\/p>\n
Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connections across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip\u2019s omnichannel engagement, contact center, chatbot and identity solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. <\/p>\n
With over fifteen years of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to 70+ offices across six continents. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and \u2018things\u2019 in 190+ countries, connected directly to over 700 telecom networks. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kuti\u0107, Roberto Kuti\u0107 and Izabel Jeleni\u0107.<\/p>\n
Recent recognition includes:<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader in CPaaS Universe Report (May 2022)<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Infobip recognised as the established leader in Juniper\u2019s Competitor Leaderboard for CPaaS, 2021<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Infobip ranked leading service provider in the mobile messaging space by Juniper Research in its new Competitor Leaderboard, 2021<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Infobip named a Leader in\u00a0the IDC\u00a0MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US46746221, May 2021)<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best A2P SMS provider for the fourth year running by mobile operators and enterprises in ROCCO\u2019s annual Messaging Vendor Benchmarking Report 2021<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best\u00a0CPaaS\u00a0Provider of the Year, Best RCS Provider of the Year, and Mover & Shaker in Telco Innovation at the 2021 Juniper Digital Awards<\/p>\n
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