Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Kenya. This partnership enables Cloudmania, a business of Liquid C2, to offer Google Cloud solutions to local resellers, managed service providers (MSPs), and system integrators. The collaboration aims to provide Kenyan businesses with a wider range of cloud services and greater access to local expertise.
The partnership between Liquid C2 and Google Cloud is expected to help Kenyan businesses adopt new technologies faster and align cloud investment with their business needs. It also provides businesses with greater flexibility to manage cloud costs by choosing consumption models that best fit their requirements. According to Neeraj Pradhan, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya, Kenyan businesses want to adopt cloud services with partners they know and trust.
The demand for local cloud expertise in Kenya is increasing as the country undergoes digital transformation. Small and medium-sized businesses are considering multi-cloud approaches for resilience, flexibility, and cost control. The partnership between Liquid C2 and Google Cloud is expected to support the growth of cloud services in Kenya and provide technology partners with new opportunities to develop recurring revenue streams.
Vinay Hiralall, Chief Commercial Officer of Liquid C2, emphasized the importance of technology partners in helping businesses make the most of cloud and AI. He stated that adding Google Cloud to their portfolio in Kenya gives partners more choice and supports them with the skills and capabilities needed to create value for their customers.
The partnership creates opportunities for technology companies to develop new, recurring revenue streams through cloud consumption while incorporating Google Cloud into existing customer strategies. Cloudmania's marketplace also allows users to access and self-provision solutions, simplifying the path from selecting a solution to delivering it to customers.
The Google Cloud partnership adds to Liquid C2's multi-cloud ecosystem and supports its regional growth strategy of scaling cloud, AI, and cybersecurity infrastructure across Africa through partnerships with global cloud providers. This is further complemented by the Cassava Technologies ecosystem, which provides access to a continent-wide fibre and data centre footprint and local distribution of AI solutions.
The partnership between Liquid C2 and Google Cloud is expected to have a positive impact on the Kenyan economy by providing businesses with the tools and expertise needed to adopt new technologies and grow their operations. With this partnership, Liquid C2 is reaffirming its commitment to empowering businesses across Africa.
Key points
- Liquid C2 partners with Google Cloud to provide Kenyan businesses with a wider range of cloud services and greater access to local expertise.
- The partnership aims to support the growth of cloud services in Kenya and provide technology partners with new opportunities to develop recurring revenue streams.
- The collaboration adds to Liquid C2's multi-cloud ecosystem and supports its regional growth strategy of scaling cloud, AI, and cybersecurity infrastructure across Africa.
