Liquid, Google, Anthropic partner over digital solutions in Africa
TLDR
- Liquid C2 and Google Cloud collaborate to bring advanced cloud computing, cybersecurity, and gen AI solutions to African businesses.
- Partnership enhances security measures, cloud technologies, and data protection for customers utilizing Google Cloud's expertise.
- Liquid becomes leading managed security service provider (MSSP) for Google Cloud in Africa, offering Anthropic's AI models through Google's Vertex AI platform.
Liquid C2 is collaborating with Google Cloud and Anthropic, aiming to deliver advanced cloud computing, cybersecurity, and generative AI (gen AI) solutions to businesses across Africa. This collaboration builds upon an agreement signed in November 2023 between Liquid C2 and Google Cloud.
Through this partnership, Liquid C2 will leverage Google Cloud's expertise and solutions in cybersecurity, cloud offerings, AI, data analytics, and collaboration tools. Customers can anticipate enhanced security measures, cutting-edge cloud technologies, and a steadfast commitment to data protection.
This strategic partnership positions Liquid as the premier managed security service provider (MSSP) for Google Cloud in Africa. Furthermore, it enables Liquid to offer Anthropic's AI models via Google's Vertex AI platform, empowering businesses to develop and deploy AI solutions within their cloud environments.
Key Takeaways
For businesses across the continent, the cost of physical infrastructure has traditionally posed a significant barrier to entry into the digital age. However, cloud computing presents a viable solution by eliminating the necessity for substantial upfront investments in servers and IT equipment. Instead, companies can leverage pay-as-you-go models, where they only pay for the resources they utilize. This reduction in capital expenditure creates opportunities for organizations to reallocate funds towards essential areas such as research, development, and talent acquisition. By embracing cloud computing, businesses can streamline their operations, enhance flexibility, and accelerate their journey into the digital era.
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