Cassava Technologies launches Africa’s first AI multi-model exchange

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has unveiled the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) which is a move set to accelerate digital transformation across the continent,

The platform is designed to serve as a ‘one-stop shop’ for mobile network operators (MNOs) to easily access and deploy the world’s most powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) .

CAIMEx aggregates multiple leading AI models including Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini, alongside offerings from OpenAI and others into a single, easy-to-use interface. This eliminates the need for complex, costly, and time-consuming individual integrations, providing a direct, simplified route to world-class AI for African MNOs.

“With its growing AI ecosystem Africa has the potential to be more than a consumer of AI technologies imported to the continent,” said Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Cassava AI.

“Through CAIMEx, Cassava is creating a bridge between global innovation and African ambition, giving every MNO the ability to offer subscribers world-class AI tools and LLMs easily and affordably,” Beheiry said.

The platform is positioned as a versatile and future-ready AI hub, enabling MNOs to select the model best suited for their specific needs, from real-time customer engagement and advanced reasoning to trusted, ethical decision-making.

A critical feature of CAIMEx is its commitment to data sovereignty and compliance. All services are hosted in Cassava’s regional AI factories within Africa.

This setup guarantees high-performance computing, data security, and adherence to local data protection regulations, ensuring that data stays within the continent.

While large enterprises stand to benefit from streamlined operations and innovative digital experiences, Cassava’s launch has a broader mission.

By making cutting-edge AI easily accessible through mobile network operators, CAIMEx unlocks AI tools for millions of mobile subscribers and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, not just the largest corporations.