Masiyiwa’s Liquid seals strategic alliance; deal to bring cutting-edge 5G networks to Africa and Middle East

By Own Correspondent

Leading communications solutions provider, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, has entered into a strategic alliance with Globalstar, a company at the forefront of satellite technology, to enhance 5G connectivity across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf region.

The partnership grants Liquid, part of Cassava Technologies group, exclusive rights to market and distribute Globalstar’s cutting-edge XCOM RAN private networks 5G access solution in these territories.

“Globalstar is pleased to join in partnership with Cassava and Liquid, a group of well-respected leaders with a sharp focus on technology deployments.”, said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar.

“The regions where Liquid is a leader are large and growing markets for our technologies which enable safe automation and remote control of mobile equipment in high value environments.

The innovative technology “enhances the 5G experience, also supports AI-driven applications and is set to revolutionise the mining industry in Africa and high-end markets in the Middle East and Gulf regions”.

Commenting on the development the founder and Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa said, “I’m really excited by the connectivity solutions now emerging from breakthroughs in 5G private networks technologies.

“With this technology we are now able to provide services to large businesses like mines with their own 5G private networks that can also enable NextGen services like AI; this is huge.”

Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies added; “We look forward to the opportunities this exclusive partnership with Globalstar will unfold for our existing and potential customers in these sectors.

“Globalstar’s unique 5G enterprise solution will enable us to provide unparalleled connectivity to our customers on the continent, aligning with our ambition of becoming a leading technology company of African heritage, empowering businesses and communities with the reliable and high-speed internet access needed to thrive in the digital age.”

The partnership between Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Globalstar “is yet another achievement, reiterating Liquid’s commitment to partnering with global organisations that share the aim to foster progress and innovation through connectivity for businesses and individuals on the African continent and beyond”.