Cassava and Sand Partners to Offer GPU-as-a-Service, Aiming to Drive the Growth of AI Across Africa

Cassava Technologies, a well-known African tech company, has teamed up with Sand Technologies to bring something exciting to Africa: GPU-as-a-service. This means businesses across Africa can now rent powerful computer chips called GPUs to run artificial intelligence (AI) programs without having to buy expensive equipment. The announcement was made at the Global AI Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, and it could change the way African companies use AI.

Let’s break it down. GPUs are special computer parts that help run complex AI tasks much faster. But these GPUs are very costly, and many African businesses or researchers can’t afford to buy them. This has made it hard for many to use AI, which is becoming important for things like healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. Now, with Cassava and Sand partners to offer GPU-as-a-service in Africa, companies can simply rent the GPU power they need, when they need it, making it much cheaper and easier to access.

Cassava Technologies is known for its strong tech background and African roots, while Sand Technologies is an expert in AI solutions working across many industries worldwide. By working together, Cassava and Sand offers GPU-as-a-service that combines Cassava’s powerful GPU infrastructure with Sand’s AI know-how. This partnership will help build and deliver AI solutions that can make businesses smarter and more efficient.

Cassava and Sand partners to offer GPU-as-a-service in Africa

Hardy Pemhiwa, the CEO of Cassava Technologies, explained that this service will help African businesses get the powerful computing they need without breaking the bank. Fred Swaniker, the CEO of Sand Technologies, said he’s proud to work with Cassava because this partnership will help their clients move forward in their digital journeys.

This collaboration is also part of a bigger plan. Cassava recently announced it will build Africa’s first AI factory, which will provide thousands of GPUs across several African countries. This factory will help local businesses, governments, and researchers get access to top-level AI computing power right here in Africa, instead of relying on expensive foreign services.

Cassava and Sand partnership to offer GPU-as-a-service in Africa is a big step that could open many doors. It will make AI technology easier and cheaper to use, helping African businesses grow and compete on the world stage. This is great news for the future of AI in Africa and shows how local companies are working hard to bring new opportunities to the continent.

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