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5G is here. 5G network become a smart city. With the launch of their digital transformation journeys.
5G we can do that as it will enable new
We are constantly investing in best in-
is in its first phase and technologies and offering customers class solutions, providing an evolving
is available in select superior access to the IoT-enabled smart portfolio of digital solution such as cyber
areas. We are working applications such as augmented reality security, smart & managed & modular data
centers, automation in hospitality, remote
(AR), virtual reality (VR), and focus on
night and day to expand providing data and voice services that are e-learning and smart healthcare, smart
our reach and increase high quality, reliable, and affordable, not to office set-up and applications combined
with latest enhancements to transport and
mention robotics, and cloud-gaming.
the number of locations fleet management services. In addition to
where 5G is available to Currently, VIVA is providing many services our digital wallet VIVA Cash, online booking
meet the raising demand such as datacenters and cloud hosting, queuing system, VIVA Online shop, VIVA
App and more things are coming soon.
fleet management - our highly-effective
of our customers, who are fleet tracking system, and esuite solutions
becoming more internet- which features 8 key solutions that tackle We also provide the SME’s with topnotch
e-services that manages their daily
the SME’s daily business operation pain
savvy and are looking for point, and Connected Life which offers business operation pain points by
real-time and on-the-go smart home devices, connected car offering advanced Point-of-sale (POS)
devices and of course smart wearables.
solutions, Accounting system, Customer
products and services. Relationship Management (CRM), Loyalty
Q. In what significant ways do you see VIVA solutions, Human Resource, inventory,
it can become a mass market technology Bahrain playing a central role in developing purchasing and E-commerce software
as there are very few 5G devices available the digital economy across the region? which will enable business customers.
in the market today. A. Supporting the government’s vision
of digital transformation and the FinTech The start of our 5G commercial journey is a
This pioneering network upgrade reinforces sector, and enabling businesses and milestone for us towards this direction as
our commitment to strengthening Bahra- customers to leverage next-generation we pave the way for future connectivity. We
in’s leading position as a regional ICT hub. solutions and services has always been are excited to embark on this new digital
at the forefront of everything we do at journey that holds incredible potential and
Q. How is VIVA Bahrain preparing to VIVA. And with technology as part of ability to connect everything and enhance
support the development of the IoT our DNA, we continuously develop the our customers’ lives with new experiences
ecosystem? most agile network and infrastructure never imagined before.
A. VIVA is one of the key enablers of IoT to enable customers to meet their
in Bahrain and our aim is to help Bahrain business objectives and help them in

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