Cassava Technologies has launched a new artificial intelligence driven network platform designed to improve mobile connectivity and operational efficiency across Africa’s telecommunications sector.
The company announced the introduction of the Cassava Autonomous Network during a technology event in Barcelona, Spain, describing it as the first African-ready autonomous network built to optimize mobile Radio Access Networks and address the complex challenges of connectivity across the continent.
The platform, powered by AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, is designed to replace manual network adjustments with automated, policy-driven optimisation processes. According to the company, the system can improve operational efficiency by as much as 75 percent while significantly reducing the time required to detect and repair network issues.
Cassava said the new technology will help telecom operators across Africa manage increasingly complex networks more effectively, especially as demand for faster and more reliable connectivity continues to grow.
Speaking on the development, Ahmed El Beheiry, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief Technology and AI Officer at Cassava Technologies, said the solution represents a major step toward building intelligent networks capable of self-optimisation and rapid problem resolution.
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He explained that the platform combines advanced AI infrastructure with Cassava’s experience in telecommunications to deliver improved network coverage, service quality and customer experience across African markets.
The system operates on the CAIMEx platform, a localised multi-model environment that enables access to various AI models through regional AI factories. By using automation and predictive analysis, the network continuously monitors performance and adjusts configurations without human intervention.
Industry analysts say the innovation could address long-standing challenges facing African telecom operators, many of whom are required to manage expanding mobile networks with limited technical resources.
Despite the gradual rollout of next-generation mobile technology across the continent, fourth-generation networks remain dominant in Africa, according to the GSMA. As a result, operators must often manage multiple generations of infrastructure simultaneously.
Cassava noted that the autonomous network has been designed to function across all network generations including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, making it compatible with legacy systems, hybrid infrastructure and cloud-native deployments.
One of the key advantages of the system is its ability to drastically reduce the time needed to resolve minor network faults. Tasks that previously required up to four days to complete can now be resolved in approximately 35 minutes through automated detection and repair.
The company also emphasised the flexibility of the platform, noting that it supports a multi-vendor telecom environment and allows operators to integrate new AI capabilities without replacing existing infrastructure.
The launch reinforces its broader ambition to accelerate digital transformation across Africa through advanced technology infrastructure and services.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Cassava Technologies operates across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the United States, providing digital infrastructure and technology services in more than 90 countries through its subsidiaries including Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres and Sasai Fintech.
Industry observers believe the new autonomous network platform could play a key role in improving network stability, reducing operational costs and expanding reliable internet access across Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy.
