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AXON Networks + Cassava Technologies
AXON Networks + Cassava Technologies
We Are Building Africa’s First Real-Time Operator-as-a-Service AI Network Platform Based on Digital Twin and Software Defined Networking.
Cassava + AXON: A Transformational Partnership for Africa
Cassava + AXON: A Transformational Partnership for Africa
On 28 January, 2026, Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage and AXON Networks, a global leader in intelligent network platforms, announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform. For a .zip file of participant headshots, logos, and event images, a PDF of the release and a briefing document, click below.
On 28 January, 2026, Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage and AXON Networks, a global leader in intelligent network platforms, announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform. For a .zip file of participant headshots, logos, and event images, a PDF of the release and a briefing document, click below.
Martin Manniche
Martin Manniche
Founder and CEO of AXON Networks
Founder and CEO of AXON Networks
“Partnering with Cassava, with its unmatched fibre footprint across the continent, to integrate our Operator-as-a-Service platform with real-time digital twin technology at this scale, is incredibly exciting, We’re not just mirroring networks — we’re virtualising an entire infrastructure into a live AI-driven ecosystem. This is a dream scenario come true – We couldn’t have found a better partner in Africa than Cassava.”
“Partnering with Cassava, with its unmatched fibre footprint across the continent, to integrate our Operator-as-a-Service platform with real-time digital twin technology at this scale, is incredibly exciting, We’re not just mirroring networks — we’re virtualising an entire infrastructure into a live AI-driven ecosystem. This is a dream scenario come true – We couldn’t have found a better partner in Africa than Cassava.”
Hardy Pemhiwa
Hardy Pemhiwa
President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies
President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies
“As businesses of all sizes continue to digitise their operations, the need is for cost-effective, flexible, high-performance network solutions that reduce time-consuming manual design and configurations. By partnering with AXON Networks, we are moving beyond traditional hardware-centric infrastructure to create a truly programmable, AI-managed network, which will significantly reduce operational costs and increase access to customers and service providers."
“As businesses of all sizes continue to digitise their operations, the need is for cost-effective, flexible, high-performance network solutions that reduce time-consuming manual design and configurations. By partnering with AXON Networks, we are moving beyond traditional hardware-centric infrastructure to create a truly programmable, AI-managed network, which will significantly reduce operational costs and increase access to customers and service providers."
Key Highlights From The Event
Key Highlights From The Event
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Counder Conference convenes 500 global industry and investment leaders for one of the largest gatherings of international private capital ever assembled in the Southern Hemisphere. This annual invite-only event brings together CEOs, founders, investors, and policymakers — hand-selected by referral and invitation — to explore tomorrow's most important opportunities through intimate breakout sessions, expert-led discussions, and high-trust networking designed to spark collaboration, partnership, and co-investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Operator-as-a-Service platform, Digital Twin and the details of the details of the strategic partnership agreement between AXON Networks and Cassava Technologies are complex.
Why is this partnership important?
What is Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS)?
How does Digital Twin technology fit into this?
Who will benefit from this partnership?
How does this partnership support Africa’s digital ambitions?
Where can additional information be found?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Operator-as-a-Service platform, Digital Twin and the details of the details of the strategic partnership agreement between AXON Networks and Cassava Technologies are complex.
Why is this partnership important?
What is Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS)?
How does Digital Twin technology fit into this?
Who will benefit from this partnership?
How does this partnership support Africa’s digital ambitions?
Where can additional information be found?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Operator-as-a-Service platform, Digital Twin and the details of the details of the strategic partnership agreement between AXON Networks and Cassava Technologies are complex.
Why is this partnership important?
What is Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS)?
How does Digital Twin technology fit into this?
Who will benefit from this partnership?
How does this partnership support Africa’s digital ambitions?
Where can additional information be found?
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Please subscribe the AXON Networks INSIGHTS Email Channel, where we will be sharing ideas, insights, and inspiration you’ll need to build the winning future-ready networks and business models of tomorrow.