Liquid C2, Google Cloud, and Anthropic Collaborate to Bring Advanced Technologies to African Businesses

In a significant move towards enhancing digital capabilities across Africa, Liquid C2, a division of Cassava Technologies, has partnered with global technology giant Google Cloud and artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity solutions, and generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) capabilities to businesses across the continent.

Enhancing Cybersecurity and Cloud Offerings: Building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Google Cloud in November 2023, Liquid C2 is set to elevate cybersecurity and cloud offerings throughout Africa. As one of Google Cloud’s largest Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in the region, Liquid C2 will integrate Google Cloud’s leading security solutions with its own expertise in comprehensive security consulting. This collaboration promises heightened security measures and access to advanced cloud technologies for Liquid C2’s customers.

Integration of Gen AI Capabilities: The collaboration with Anthropic allows Liquid C2 to leverage Anthropic’s AI models through Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform. This integration will enable businesses to develop and deploy solutions quickly within their cloud environments, fostering innovation and collaboration. The partnership also positions Liquid C2 as a strategic partner for delivering Google Workspace to customers across the continent, enhancing team connections and productivity with embedded gen AI tools.

Empowering Businesses with AI Solutions: In a separate but related development, Liquid C2 is directly partnering with Anthropic to develop AI solutions for large enterprises seeking to enhance productivity and revenue growth. Anthropic’s family of foundational AI models, including Claude, will be available through Google Cloud’s Vertex AI. The collaboration aims to accelerate growth for African businesses, showcasing a commitment to empower clients across various industries.

Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, emphasized the transformative potential of generative AI, security, and cloud technologies in African businesses. He highlighted the partnership’s role in providing a foundation for innovation, aligning with Google’s commitment to invest $1 billion to boost Africa’s digital transformation.

Strive Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassava Technologies, expressed the significance of the collaboration, noting that it marks a step change in Africa’s cloud and cybersecurity landscape. Masiyiwa stressed the importance of responsible AI in enabling economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses across the continent.

Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, shared excitement about partnering with Liquid C2 and Google Cloud, stating that the collaboration has enormous potential to enable African companies to grow. The combination of Anthropic’s safe, steerable AI and Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure aims to set new benchmarks for AI solutions in Africa.

As Africa continues to emerge as a hub for technological advancements, collaborations between industry leaders like Liquid C2, Google Cloud, and Anthropic play a pivotal role in driving progress, fostering innovation, and attracting global investment. The partnerships underscore a shared commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technologies that address the unique challenges and opportunities in Africa’s digital transformation journey.