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LIQUID INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES INCREASES RESILIENCE IN ITS CROSS-BORDER CAPACITY BETWEEN KENYA AND UGANDA
In yet another milestone , Liquid Intelligent Technologies , a business of Cassava Technologies , a leading technology company of African heritage , has announced the upgrade of its 1,300km fibre route connecting Kenya ’ s east coast city of Mombasa to Busia on the Ugandan border , bringing additional multi-terabit capacity and additional resilience to the region .
This high-speed route and the upgrades to the existing routes between Kenya and Uganda enhance digital connectivity while supporting several other East African countries with greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity . This expansion allows Liquid to offer 99.99 % uptime availability of services between Mombasa and the Uganda border to its customers , further solidifying its role as a leader in the region ’ s Digital Transformation .
“ This expansion is aligned with Liquid ’ s vision of a digitally connected Africa that leaves no one behind . The improved connectivity provided by this route , complementing our existing routes to the Uganda border , will support critical business sectors across the region , providing reliable , high-capacity networks essential for Digital Transformation and economic development . Liquid ’ s investment also complements the Kenyan government ’ s Digital Transformation initiatives , contributing the infrastructure and connectivity needed to develop digital superhighways and digitise services ,” said Adil El Youssefi , Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies : Rest of Africa .
Kenya is emerging as a leading digital and connectivity hub in East Africa , with multiple undersea cable providers docking at the port of Mombasa . Liquid ’ s new fibre route complements its existing terrestrial fibre routes , rapidly expanding data traffic and further boosting the region ’ s connectivity capabilities .
Using advanced technology , the new fibre route carries several terabits of data , making it a scalable option to meet the needs of Liquid ’ s retail , home , enterprise and wholesaler customers . It also positions Liquid ’ s East African operations well to support international hyperscalers entering the African market seeking to access the opportunities and growth that the continent has to offer .
The route ’ s increased capacity strengthens both land and undersea networks , adding extra protection to keep services running smoothly , even in the event of disruptions . Liquid monitors the route closely to ensure uninterrupted service .
With over 110,000km of fibre networks , Liquid remains committed to enabling a connected Africa that fuels innovation , drives economic growth and fosters socioeconomic development .
Liquid ’ s ongoing investment in fibre network infrastructure is another clear demonstration of its dedication to advancing technology and innovation across Africa and empowering communities to embrace the digital future . x www . intelligentcxo . com
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