Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a global provider of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
The strategic partnership was unveiled at the Global AI Summit on Africa held in Kigali, Rwanda. The agreement aims to expand the adoption of AI solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) infrastructure across the African continent.
This initiative will make AI technologies more affordable and accessible for businesses in Africa.
“HELPING AFRICANS COMPETE IN A DIGITAL WORLD”
Hardy Pemhiwa, Founder and CEO of Sand Technologies, commented on the partnership:
“As more businesses across Africa seek to harness the potential of AI, the demand for powerful GPU processing capabilities is increasing.
By giving Sand Technologies access to Cassava’s GPU solutions, we are not only enabling the development of advanced AI tools for clients across various industries, but also expanding Cassava’s presence within these sectors.”
“By positioning ourselves as a provider of GPU-as-a-Service, we can offer African businesses cost-effective and scalable processing power to help them compete in an AI-driven world.”
CASSAVA DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISES
This partnership reinforces Cassava’s commitment to responsible AI adoption, digital innovation, and economic growth across Africa.
It also aligns with the company’s recently announced plan to establish Africa’s first AI factory.
Through this facility, African businesses, governments, and researchers will gain access to cutting-edge AI computing power, enabling them to develop smarter products, optimize operations, and stay competitive on the global stage.