Liquid C2, a division of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology conglomerate, has announced partnerships with global tech leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic. The collaborations aim to provide advanced cloud, cybersecurity solutions, and generative AI capabilities to businesses across Africa.

Strive Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassava Technologies, emphasized the significance of responsible AI in enabling economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses across the continent.

“Our collaborations with Google Cloud and Anthropic signify a significant step change in our journey as Africa’s leading cloud and cyber security provider. We recognise the importance of responsible AI in enabling access to economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses across the continent. Our partnerships with these two leading technology firms will help us deliver  AI-powered solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities in      Africa’s digital transformation journey. Together, we are setting new benchmarks for these solutions that cater to the complex needs of a diverse clientele.” said Strive Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassava Technologies

Building upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Google Cloud in November 2023, Liquid C2 plans to enhance cybersecurity and cloud services across the continent. This includes introducing Google Cloud’s latest AI, data, collaboration, and security solutions to Liquid C2 customers, ensuring heightened security measures and access to cutting-edge cloud technologies.

As one of Google Cloud’s major Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in Africa, Liquid C2 will combine Google Cloud’s top security solutions with its own expertise to offer comprehensive security consulting. Additionally, the partnership enables Liquid C2 to leverage Google Cloud and Anthropic’s AI models via Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, facilitating the development and deployment of solutions within cloud environments.

Liquid C2 will also deliver Google Workspace, a cloud-native collaboration platform, to customers across Africa. This includes embedded generative AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

By strengthening cybersecurity and integrating gen AI capabilities, Liquid C2 aims to create a safer and more productive digital experience. These partnerships are vital for driving progress, fostering innovation, and attracting global investment in Africa’s burgeoning tech landscape.

In a related development, Liquid C2 is collaborating with Anthropic to develop AI solutions for large enterprises, leveraging Anthropic’s state-of-the-art AI models available in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to empowering African businesses with cutting-edge AI solutions, accelerating growth and positioning Africa as a key player in the digital realm.

Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, highlighted the transformative potential of these collaborations in driving operational efficiencies and customer engagement across Africa.

“Businesses are increasingly turning to generative AI to drive operational efficiencies, improve the customer experience, and empower their employees like never before. 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.” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud

Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing its potential to enable African companies to grow using safe and scalable AI solutions.

“We’re excited to partner with Liquid C2 and Google Cloud, bringing frontier AI to businesses across Africa. Combining Anthropic’s safe, steerable AI with Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure means this partnership has huge potential to enable African companies to grow.” said Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic