Liquid C2, a business of global technology leader Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Center powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional delivery, providing the hands-on environment needed to design and deploy cloud and AI solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the African market.
Through the Center, partners will be engaged on a structured journey that will guide them in achieving official Google Cloud accreditation and certification. In addition to the technical training provided by both Liquid C2 and Google, the center will also serve as a collaboration hub, allowing them to work with expert engineers to architect bespoke solutions. Once finalized, these solutions will be brought to market through Liquid's strong distribution network. This expansion not only opens up new business avenues for partners but also serves as a catalyst for high-value job creation and rapid maturation of Africa's technology ecosystem.
The Partner Experience Center provides the partner and reseller ecosystem in Africa with direct access to enterprise-grade technologies like Gemini Enterprise and the “Gemini Playspace” for rapid AI experimentation. It also provides specialist expertise to prototype, test and scale digital solutions in real-world environments. The hub is a testament to Liquid C2's commitment to strengthening its role within the partner ecosystem in Africa, as it supports partners in overcoming the infrastructure barriers, skills gaps and complexity barriers that often slow down digital transformation efforts across the continent.
As demand for advanced digital capabilities grows, the Partner Experience Center serves as an innovation hub where enterprises, startups, academic institutions, developers and public sector stakeholders can create locally relevant solutions, fostering shared progress and a sense of community across Africa.
The facility also offers industry-specific platforms tailored to sectors including financial services, healthcare and retail. These platforms demonstrate how AI-enabled solutions can reduce operational risk, improve efficiency, enhance customer engagement and unlock new growth opportunities in African markets.
“At Cassava Technologies, we believe the future of Africa’s digital transformation will be shaped through strong ecosystems that connect global innovation with local infrastructure and expertise,” said Ziad Suleiman, Senior Vice President and CEO of South Africa and Botswana at Cassava Technologies. “The Partner Experience Center powered by Google Cloud creates a hands-on environment where organizations can explore, test and scale solutions that deliver real business value. By combining our infrastructure, expertise and continental reach with Google Cloud’s advanced technologies, we are helping to democratize access to AI and cloud capabilities for enterprises across Africa.”
“This is an important moment in our commitment to Africa’s digital future,” said Tara Brady, President of Google Cloud EMEA. “The Partner Experience Center is a testament to our belief in the power of a strong partner ecosystem. By combining our advanced AI capabilities, including our Gemini model, with Liquid C2's local expertise, we are not just building a facility; we are building a hub for innovation that will empower businesses, create jobs and deliver the benefits of digital transformation to every corner of the continent.”
This collaboration will focus on three main pillars of change:
- Accelerated Partner Enablement: The center serves as a dedicated proof-of-concept (POC) hub designed to eliminate historical market barriers. It provides localized training, practical technology interactions and business support, leveraging Liquid's capabilities to offer local currency billing and credit to manage financial complexity for resellers.
- AI and Technology Innovation: The primary focus is to empower partners to build and deploy advanced AI solutions. The facility features a dedicated “Gemini Playspace and AI Solutions” to certify technical staff, as well as integrated “Solutions Pods” where partners can demonstrate the entire technology stack to win complex enterprise bids.
- Economic growth and job creation: The partnership is a direct investment in Africa's technology workforce. By strategically expanding the partner network, this initiative will foster deep, local expertise and act as a catalyst for new economic opportunities, creating a significant impact of job creation for certified engineers and other technical professionals across the continent.
As a business of Cassava Technologies, Liquid C2 has always been at the forefront of bringing cutting-edge digital technology to African businesses, both directly and through its partner ecosystem. This first-of-its-kind Partner Experience Center is another milestone that reflects the company's commitment to partnerships that leverage its continental footprint to serve a broad base of organizations.
In line with this, Cassava continues to expand digital inclusion across Africa through its integrated portfolio of connectivity, cloud, cyber security and digital solutions, ensuring that a broad spectrum of organisations, regardless of size or sector, can access and benefit from advanced technologies, enabling more inclusive participation in Africa’s digital economy.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
About Liquid C2:
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, provides state-of-the-art cloud and cyber security services and solutions. Committed to facilitating digital transformation, Liquid C2 is poised to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the emerging demands of the digital age by empowering businesses to securely navigate the complexities of the modern digital landscape. The company's offerings span cloud solutions that increase reach and scalability, and robust cybersecurity services to protect sensitive data and enhanced security and compliance posture to ensure businesses stay seamlessly connected and protected. https://LiquidC2.com