Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology company, through its businesses – Africa Data Center and Liquid C2, has expanded Africa's cloud resiliency capabilities after the Africa Data Center was named a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro Peering location in Johannesburg. This is a significant milestone for Africa’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem, cementing Cassava’s role as a leading enabler of secure, flexible and high-performance digital services across the continent.
Leveraging its position as the only provider with an on-net presence in both locations, Liquid C2, Cassava's cloud and cybersecurity business, will provide secure CloudConnect. This fully managed service combines flexible private cloud connectivity with integrated cybersecurity solutions, providing organizations a secure path to Microsoft Azure.
“Being named a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro Peering location is a defining moment for Africa data centers as well as Africa’s digital infrastructure. It reflects the growing confidence in the continent’s ability to support next-generation cloud and AI-driven services while demonstrating the strength of our One Cassava model. By combining the infrastructure capabilities of Africa data centers with Liquid C2’s cloud and cybersecurity expertise, we are able to provide organizations with a flexible, secure and reliable digital foundation.” are doing what they need to accelerate innovation and growth,” said Ziad Suleiman, Senior Vice President, Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana.
This comes as regulators are placing greater emphasis on operational flexibility, business continuity, risk management and data security.
Liquid C2's Secure CloudConnect meets these needs by helping organizations reduce the risk of disruption, strengthen their security posture, and simplify the management of complex cloud environments while meeting regulatory and governance expectations. Customers benefit from a single trusted provider while gaining access to infrastructure designed to support business-critical operations.
“South Africa is not waiting for the AI age – it is helping shape it, and that ambition rests on digital infrastructure the country can rely on. With Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro now available in Johannesburg, organizations across South Africa gain a more flexible and secure route to the cloud for their most critical workloads,” said Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa. “When businesses can build on a reliable, flexible foundation, they can scale faster, compete on the global stage and turn South Africa’s digital ambitions into real economic impact. We are proud to work with Cassava Technologies to help make this happen.”
This milestone is an important step forward for African enterprise digital transformation. By combining hyper-scale infrastructure with managed cloud security, Cassava Technologies is proactively future-proofing businesses across the continent, ensuring they have the speed, agility and security needed to compete in the global digital economy.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Cassava Technologies.
About Cassava Technologies:
Cassava Technologies is a global technology leader that provides a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure that enable digital transformation. Headquartered in the UK, Cassava has a presence in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the United States. Through its business units, Cassava AI, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Center and Sasai Fintech, the company provides products and services to its customers in 94 countries. These solutions drive the company's ambition to establish itself as a leading global technology company. www.CassavaTechnologies.com
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