Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 59 | Page 9

NEWS

Econet Group announces launch of Cassava Technologies

Privately held African telecommunications group , Econet , has announced the launch of Cassava Technologies , which brings together Econet ’ s digital services and digital infrastructure product segments , encompassing fibre broadband networks , data centres , renewable energy , cloud and cybersecurity , FinTech , and digital platforms .

of technology innovation , with operations and activities in most African countries . Its product segments provide digital solutions to over one million enterprises and enable access to the internet for over 500 million people . Its Sasai Super App is projected to provide access to FinTech services for over 75 million customers across Africa by 2025 .
Cassava Technologies , headquartered in London , is Africa ’ s first integrated tech player of continental scale at the forefront
Cassava Technologies aims to empower individuals and businesses in Africa through digital solutions which drive the vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind . The company encompasses well established and leading technology brands , including Liquid Intelligent Technologies , Africa Data Centres , Liquid Cloud , Sasai Fintech , Vaya Technologies and Distributed Power Technologies .
Strive Masiyiwa , Founder and Executive Chairman , Cassava Technologies , said : “ Technology creates pathways to
Strive Masiyiwa , Founder and Executive Chairman , Cassava Technologies
democratise access to opportunity . Only through accelerating digital innovation in Africa will we empower individuals , families , businesses and economies to reach their full potential .”

Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX in six African markets

Liquid Intelligent Technologies , a business of Cassava Technologies , a pan-African technology group , has launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets . The launch is part of the organisation ’ s investment as it partners with its customers in their Digital Transformation journeys that have accelerated due to the pandemic .

The OneVoice for Cloud PBX solution will assist businesses irrespective of their size in their telephony and collaboration needs .
David Behr , CEO , Liquid Cloud and Cyber Security , said : “ The workplace is no longer identified as a place we go to , but rather what we do irrespective of the location . Therefore , businesses need a solution that will create a workplace facilitated by seamless communication , collaboration and flexibility . With OneVoice for Cloud PBX , Liquid is reiterating its commitment towards building a more unified , converged and easily manageable communications ecosystem for African businesses .”
Undoubtedly , the future of work is heading towards a hybrid working culture . The in-office corridor chats , the desk to desk ‘ quick catch-ups ’ and informal customer conversations that the world used to rely on to maintain person-to-person connections now need to happen digitally .
The OneVoice for Cloud PBX solution is currently available in South Africa , Zimbabwe , Zambia , Kenya , Uganda and Rwanda .
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