Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid C2 seals new deal to enhance cybersecurity and AI in Africa

Liquid C2, the cloud and cybersecurity subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, owned by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, has entered into a strategic partnership with global tech giant Google Cloud and artificial intelligence company (AI) Anthropic. This move aims to revolutionize cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions for businesses across Africa.

Building on its existing partnerships with Google Cloud in the African region, Liquid C2’s latest move signifies a significant advancement in its mission to provide cutting-edge cloud and cybersecurity services. The strategic agreement involves enhancing cybersecurity measures and introducing Google Cloud’s latest AI, data, collaboration, and security solutions to Liquid C2’s offerings.

Liquid C2 customers can anticipate heightened security protocols, access to advanced cloud technologies, and a commitment to safeguarding digital assets as the company establishes itself as one of Google Cloud’s largest Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in Africa. This collaboration aims to merge Google Cloud’s leading security solutions with Liquid C2’s expertise in comprehensive security consulting.

Strive Masiyiwa, co-founder and executive chairman of Cassava Technologies, emphasized the significance of responsible AI in fostering economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses across Africa. Masiyiwa expressed confidence that the partnership with Google Cloud and Anthropic would enable the delivery of AI-powered solutions tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in Africa’s digital transformation journey.

“Our collaborations with Google Cloud and Anthropic signify a significant step change in our journey as Africa’s leading cloud and cybersecurity provider,” Masiyiwa said. “Together, we are setting new benchmarks for these solutions that cater to the complex needs of a diverse clientele.”

Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, highlighted the potential of the partnership to bring frontier AI to businesses across Africa. She expressed excitement about the combination of Anthropic’s safe, steerable AI with Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure, emphasizing its potential to enable African companies to grow.

By fortifying cybersecurity measures and incorporating generative AI capabilities, Liquid C2 envisions a future where security, collaboration, and innovation coalesce to create a safer, more productive digital experience for all.

The collaboration between Liquid C2, Google Cloud, and Anthropic is expected to play a crucial role in driving progress, fostering innovation, and attracting global investment as Africa continues to emerge as a hub for technological advancements.