Cassava Technologies, a leading global technology company rooted in African heritage, has announced a strategic partnership with Zindi, Africa’s largest professional network for data scientists. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two organizations will collaborate to deliver advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) to accelerate digital transformation across the continent.
Fueling Africa’s Digital Future
This partnership marks a significant milestone in unlocking Africa’s AI potential by combining Cassava’s cutting-edge GPU infrastructure with Zindi’s innovative data science platform. The collaboration aims to foster an environment where local developers, startups, and institutions can develop, test, and deploy AI solutions more efficiently.
Key initiatives include leveraging Cassava’s GPUaaS capabilities to enhance Zindi’s AI challenge development and exploring new opportunities for ecosystems integration, allowing both organizations to maximize their platforms’ impact.
Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, emphasized the importance of this alliance:
“For Africa’s AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is vital to provide platforms and resources tailored to our local innovators. By combining our data centres’ advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi’s data science platform, we are laying a powerful foundation for digital progress. Cassava is proud to support Africa’s stakeholders in developing solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.”
Empowering African AI Talent
Zindi, renowned for hosting Africa’s largest AI challenge platform, works closely with corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to develop data-driven solutions that address local problems. The partnership emphasizes nurturing AI talent, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities across Africa.
Celina Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Zindi, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration:
“Partnering with Cassava Technologies allows us to strengthen African datasets and develop locally-driven solutions that tackle our unique challenges. Our joint efforts to launch AI challenges focused on fostering native talent will provide entrepreneurs with essential resources, build new skills, and generate meaningful employment across the continent.”
Driving Responsible AI & Regional Growth
With this partnership, Cassava and Zindi are set to make significant strides in shaping Africa’s AI landscape. The alliance aligns with Cassava’s broader vision of delivering international-standard digital solutions and promoting responsible AI adoption, innovation, and growth on the continent.
Recent developments, including Cassava’s plans to build Africa’s first AI factory and the upcoming launch of its dedicated AI business in 2024, underscore its commitment to positioning Africa as a global hub for AI innovation.
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