Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, founded by London-based Zimbabwean billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa has teamed up with global tech giant Google Cloud and artificial intelligence company Anthropic to deliver cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and generative AI (gen AI) solutions to businesses across Africa.
This partnership aims to enhance operational efficiencies, improve customer experiences, and empower businesses across the continent. By leveraging gen AI models and services, Liquid C2 and Anthropic aspire to accelerate growth for clients, positioning Africa as a key player in the global digital landscape.
Masiyiwa is also the founder and executive chairman of Econet Group, a diversified telecommunications and technology conglomerate that has revolutionized the telecommunications industry and led groundbreaking efforts to uplift communities throughout Africa.
The CEO highlighted the significance of responsible AI in fostering economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses. He expressed optimism about the collaboration’s potential to set new benchmarks for AI-powered solutions tailored to the diverse needs of African clientele. He said:
“Gone are the days when Africa had to wait like a poor cousin to provide cutting-edge value and opportunities from revolutionary technology innovations.”
“I can already hear some fearful guys [not reading here!]: ‘This is for the big guys; I’m too small.’ Really, AI is already here and has been for a long time.”
The Co-Founder emphasized their access to the world’s smartest AI minds to tackle business challenges in processes and generate cost savings or revenue growth. Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, emphasized the impact of generative AI on businesses, stating,
“Building on Google’s commitment to investing $1 billion to boost Africa’s digital transformation, our collaborations with market leaders like Liquid C2 and Anthropic will help bring gen AI, security, and other cloud technologies to businesses across the continent. This partnership has the opportunity to transform how African businesses serve and engage their customers as we provide them a foundation for innovation.”
Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, conveyed excitement about bringing frontier AI to African businesses. The partnership aims to enable African companies to grow by combining Anthropic’s safe, steerable AI with Google Cloud’s secure and scalable infrastructure.
In addition to their collaboration with Anthropic, Liquid C2 is set to become one of Google Cloud’s largest Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in Africa. This collaboration will enhance cybersecurity measures and provide customers with access to advanced cloud technologies. Liquid C2 will also deliver Google Workspace to customers across the continent, promoting team connections and collaboration in a cloud-native environment.
