eBusiness Weekly
Business Writer
In a move that promises to propel Africa’s digital transformation, Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has joined forces with tech giants Google Cloud and Anthropic.
This collaboration aims to deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions, robust cybersecurity measures, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to businesses across the continent.
Building on their existing partnership with Google Cloud, Liquid C2 will enhance its cloud offerings and cybersecurity services.
Customers can expect access to Google Cloud’s latest AI, data, collaboration, and security solutions, ensuring their digital assets are protected with the most advanced measures.
Liquid C2 is also poised to become one of Google Cloud’s largest Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in Africa, combining their expertise with Google Cloud’s industry-leading security solutions.
This partnership extends beyond security. Liquid C2 will leverage Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to provide businesses with Anthropic’s AI models.
These powerful AI tools empower businesses to develop and deploy solutions within their cloud environments, accelerating innovation and growth.
“Businesses are increasingly turning to generative AI to drive operational efficiencies, improve the customer experience, and empower their employees,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud.
“Our collaborations with market leaders like Liquid C2 and Anthropic will help bring gen AI, security, and other cloud technologies to businesses across Africa.”
The collaboration also signifies Liquid C2’s direct partnership with Anthropic, one of the world’s leading AI companies. This partnership focuses on developing AI solutions for large enterprises seeking to leverage AI for increased productivity and revenue.
Anthropic’s “Claude” family of AI models, known for their capabilities in complex reasoning, content creation, and coding, are available through Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform.
“Our collaborations with Google Cloud and Anthropic signify a significant step change in our journey as Africa’s leading cloud and cyber security provider,” said Strive Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassava Technologies. “Our partnerships will help us deliver AI-powered solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities in Africa’s digital transformation journey.”
With this collaboration, African businesses of all sizes and across industries now have the opportunity to harness the power of generative AI. Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, emphasized the potential, stating, “This partnership has huge potential to enable African companies to grow.”
This powerful alliance between Liquid C2, Google Cloud, and Anthropic promises to reshape the African digital landscape by fostering innovation, attracting global investment, and empowering businesses with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.
