Bayobab and Seekr Partner to Drive AI Innovation Across Africa
MTN Group’s dedicated digital arm, Bayobab, has announced a significant collaboration with Seekr Technologies, a leading artificial intelligence company based in the United States. This strategic partnership is set to revolutionize AI adoption across the African continent, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to both public and private sectors through an AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) model. The initiative aims to equip African governments and businesses with cutting-edge AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation.
Driving AI Adoption Across Key Sectors
The collaboration between Bayobab and Seekr is focused on delivering tailored AI solutions that address critical needs across various sectors. For governmental bodies, the partnership will concentrate on advancing areas such as digital governance, improving citizen engagement, and bolstering public safety initiatives. Simultaneously, the alliance will empower businesses, particularly within the financial services, logistics, and energy sectors, to leverage artificial intelligence for deeper insights and improved decision-making. This ambitious push for AI adoption is strongly underpinned by MTN Digital Infrastructure’s significant investments in state-of-the-art data centers, which are essential for providing the robust computational power and storage required for advanced AI support across Africa. Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN Group, has further emphasized this commitment, revealing ongoing discussions with companies from both the US and Europe to expand the data center footprint on the continent, ensuring that AI services can be powered locally and efficiently.
This strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital transformation journey. By combining Bayobab’s extensive reach and MTN’s robust infrastructure with Seekr’s advanced AI expertise, the initiative is poised to unlock new opportunities for economic growth and social progress across the continent. It signifies a collective effort to position Africa at the forefront of the global AI landscape, driving innovation and empowering diverse sectors with intelligent technologies.
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