Cassava Technologies and Zindi, a global artificial intelligence (AI) community platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide AI solutions and Graphics Processing Units-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) across Africa.
The companies say the partnership is a significant step towards accelerating digital transformation in Africa, with plans to collaborate on a variety of initiatives, including using Cassava's GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi's AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage each other's platforms and ecosystems.
Cassava believes that in order for Africa's AI ecosystem to expand and thrive, platforms and resources for developers and start-ups on the continent must be made available.
The GPU capabilities of its data centres, together with Zindi's revolutionary data science platform, constitute a key basis for digital progress, said Cassava.
Celina Lee, CEO and co-founder of Zindi, commented on the relationship, saying it aims to improve African datasets, address local challenges with locally built solutions, and provide more African AI builders with the resources they need to succeed.
“Collaborating on the launch of a challenge specifically aimed at nurturing Africa’s AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions; it will help build new skills and create employment opportunities,” she said.
Hardy Pemhiwa, president and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, added: “For Africa’s AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is essential to provide platforms and resources for the continent’s developers and start-ups.
"Combining our data centres’ advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi’s innovative data science platform creates a powerful foundation for digital advancement. Cassava is proud to support local stakeholders as they develop digital solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing problems.”
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