By Deon Geyser, Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa
For South African organisations, from large enterprises, corporates and even emerging SMEs, navigating the uncharted waters of digital transformation can be overwhelming. From the infrastructure needed to optimally meet the needs of the business, to a cost-effective connectivity solution that not only keeps their own data and client information secure but also offers innovative solutions to the business challenges that will inevitably be encountered along the way, a service provider that offers a bespoke, holistic solution is imperative.
As a comprehensive technology solutions company, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has been supporting businesses across the continent in bridging the digital divide.
Terrestrial, undersea and satellite technology
When it comes to connectivity, Liquid’s African reach is unmatched. Its robust, high-speed fibre network spans over 110,000 km, with more than 30,000 km dedicated to South Africa. Substantial investment in all of the main undersea cables that link Africa to the rest of the world means uninterrupted service, even in the event of disruptions. Most recently, Liquid has added revolutionary satellite connectivity to its stable of solutions, in a groundbreaking partnership with Eutelsat Group that will leverage Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite network. This range of connectivity solutions means that wherever businesses operate, there’s a purpose-built, innovative solution to keep them connected.
A technology solution tailored to South African markets
South African organisations need to consider several variables when digitising: the unique business landscape; regulatory requirements relating to data protection; infrastructure challenges such as power supply; and the remote locations of many businesses, to name a few. While other service providers offer piecemeal solutions, Liquid’s business-to-business approach is to offer a truly holistic, one-stop solution tailored to this unique operating environment.
Investment in innovation and economic growth
Cassava Technologies pledged R4.5 billion in investment into the country’s economy in 2023, in the form of bringing internationally recognised services and products to South Africa through the group’s renewable energy, cloud and cyber security, data centres, and broadband connectivity business units. For instance, in strategic partnerships with Google, Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, Liquid delivers not only advanced cyber security solutions but also brings the added dimension of generative AI capabilities to African businesses.
Empowering citizens with digital skills
Liquid’s vision is of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind. Through our partnerships with the public sector in South Africa, aimed at fostering innovation, providing connectivity, and empowering citizens with digital skills, we have invested over R1.5 billion and connected over 4,000 public buildings, including schools, government hospitals, libraries, etc.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA is proud to be providing innovative digital solutions that enable South African businesses to thrive.
