• Cassava and Sand Tech Join Forces to drive AI and GPUaaS adoption across Africa.
• Partnership enables AI solutions in telecom, healthcare, energy, water, and insurance.
• Africa’s First AI Factory is in the works, promoting innovation and responsible AI use.

Cassava Technologies, which is based in Africa, has teamed up with Sand Technologies, an international company that provides AI solutions. The project was announced at the Global AI Summit on Africa, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda. The purpose of the partnership is to speed up the use of AI and GPUaaS platforms throughout the entire continent of Africa.

Because more businesses in Africa want AI tools, this arrangement will enable Sand Technologies to make use of Cassava’s NVIDIA-based hardware. As a result, it allows for the development and growth of AI applications in telecoms, water, energy, healthcare and insurance. It helps Cassava achieve its goal of boosting Africa’s digital progress and driving innovation in various sectors.

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Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, stated, “As more businesses across Africa seek to harness the potential of AI, the demand for powerful GPU processing capabilities is increasing. By providing Sand Technologies with access to Cassava’s GPU solutions, we are not only enabling them to develop advanced AI solutions for their clients across industries but also expanding Cassava’s own footprint into these industries.”

By partnering with CyMe, Cassava is following through on its aim to introduce the first AI factory in Africa and encourages responsible use of AI. Cassava and Sand Technologies will aim to select pilot projects, develop AI-based solutions and enhance how accessible and significant AI can be for African businesses.