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There’s a point in every growing business where the old way of handling contracts just stops working. Maybe it’s a spreadsheet with 200 rows and half of them are outdated. Maybe it’s a shared folder with contract files named things like “final_v3_REVISED_new.pdf.” Or maybe it’s the moment a client calls asking about a clause …
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Eskom and Energy Vault are announcing an agreement to deploy a gravity storage system at the Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, with intention to license, co-develop and partner to deploy up to 4GWh of long duration energy storage across 16 SADC member states The partnership will significantly advance regional efforts to transition...
Health department and WHO trace contacts after British man medically evacuated to Johannesburg. Risk to public remains very low. Although there is still no explanation why South Africa has responded differently to the Andes hantavirus outbreak than the rest of the world, the department of health said the infections were under control with tracing and …
Pretoria-based digital marketing agency outlines a structured approach to monitoring the competition without losing focus on what matters most. PRETORIA, South Africa — Click Results has published a new guide exploring how small business owners can approach competitor analysis in a way that drives better decisions rather than unnecessary anxiety. The article addresses a challenge …
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, brings cloud and cyber security solutions and services to businesses and enterprises of all sizes in Botswana. The announcement comes as Liquid celebrates a decade of operations in the country.
These services will be available to existing and potential customers in Botswana, and at the centre of the new offering is Secure360, the company's integrated security framework that enables organisations to move beyond reactive breach response towards proactive intelligence, protection and assurance. The solution combines local delivery with continental-scale infrastructure and global technology partnerships to provide organisations with enterprise-grade digital security and cloud capabilities aligned with national digital priorities.
"Over the last decade, Liquid has deployed over 1174.08 km of fibre, bringing multi-terabit capacity and unmatched resilience to the region. By establishing a 730km backbone along the A1 road, we've positioned Botswana as a critical hub, linking networks from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan,” said Odirile Tamajobe, Managing Director of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Botswana. “Now, by bringing the cloud and cyber security services into the country, we are empowering local businesses with world-class digital solutions, ensuring they can compete and win on the global stage."
The expansion of Liquid's offerings in the market reflects the broader Cassava strategy to deliver integrated digital infrastructure and platforms through its One Cassava approach.
“When organisations engage with Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Botswana, they are connecting to the strength of Cassava's integrated digital ecosystem,” said Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies SA and Botswana. “Beyond cloud and cyber security, customers can access data centres, AI readiness reviews, and tailored technology journey roadmaps, all within a unified platform designed to support secure innovation and long-term digital resilience”.
As Botswana advances on its Vision 2036 ambitions to expand digital services across government, financial services, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors, Cassava's digital services aim to strengthen national digital resilience, fostering pride and confidence in the country's progress.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
About Liquid Intelligent Technologies:
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a business of Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader with operations in 40-plus markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, where the Cassava group companies operate. Liquid has firmly established itself as the leading provider of pan-African digital infrastructure with a 110,000 km-long fibre broadband network and satellite connectivity that provides high-speed access to the Internet anywhere in Africa. Liquid is also leveraging its digital network to provide Cloud and Cyber Security solutions through strategic partnerships with leading global players. Liquid is a comprehensive technology solutions group that provides customised digital solutions to public and private sector enterprises and SMEs across the continent. For more information, visit https://Liquid.Tech
About Cassava Technologies:
Cassava Technologies is a global technology leader providing a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure enabling digital transformation. Headquartered in the UK, Cassava has a presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the United States of America. Through its business units, namely, Cassava AI, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, and Sasai Fintech, the company provides its customers' products and services in 94 countries. These solutions drive the company's ambition of establishing itself as a leading global technology company of African heritage. www.CassavaTechnologies.com
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