Cassava Technologies Launches NVIDIA-Powered Autonomous Network in Africa
The solution reduces operational bottlenecks and increases efficiency by up to 75%. It runs on CAIMEx, a localised multi-model platform that provides unified access to leading AI models through regional AI factories.
Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa. This solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network built specifically to self-optimise mobile Radio Access Networks (RAN) and tailored for the unique complexities of Africa’s connectivity landscape.
Powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure, NVIDIA NIM microservices, and the NVIDIA Network Configuration Blueprint, Cassava Autonomous Network offers policy-driven automation that replaces manual network adjustments with continuous, intelligent optimisations. The solution reduces operational bottlenecks and increases efficiency by up to 75%. It runs on CAIMEx, a localised multi-model platform that provides unified access to leading AI models through regional AI factories.
“Cassava Autonomous Network combines NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure with the inclusivity of Africa’s networks’ needs and Cassava’s extensive experience in the telco industry. With this solution, we are delivering on a significant step toward intelligent, self-healing, autonomous networks that drive coverage, quality, profitability, and improve customer experience across the continent.”
– Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO and Group Chief Technology & AI Officer, Cassava Technologies
African telecom operators currently manage increasingly dense and complex networks under tight resource constraints. While 4G remains dominant in Africa, according to the GSMA 2024 report, 5G continues to scale, meaning daily optimisation remains a manual bottleneck. Cassava Autonomous Network eliminates these inefficiencies by automating processes and reducing repair time for minor issues from four days to approximately 35 minutes. The solution is designed to operate across all vendors and network generations, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, as well as legacy, hybrid, and cloud-native deployments.
With the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, the company reiterates its commitment to empowering businesses through digital solutions.
“In today’s multi-vendor landscape, flexibility is the ultimate currency. Cassava Autonomous Networks provides a truly open architecture that respects existing RAN investments while introducing advanced agentic AI capabilities. Our solution allows telco operators to supercharge their hardware systems.”
– Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO and Group Chief Technology & AI Officer, Cassava Technologies
