(Business in Cameroon) – Cameroonian IT services company ST Digital has announced the launch of GPU Cloud Africa, the first sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) server hosting service in Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. The service will be available from the second quarter of 2025, with operations officially starting on February 11, 2025, according to the company’s press release.
The aim of this initiative is to “support the development of sustainable AI in Africa by providing startups, academic institutions, and research centers the tools they need to create AI solutions under optimal conditions,” the company stated. ST Digital explains that this service offers optimal hosting for AI applications, including deep learning, big data analysis, and advanced simulations.
“We are proud to offer a solution that combines performance, security, and data sovereignty. GPU Cloud Africa enables African players to develop their own AI solutions without relying on foreign infrastructure,” said Anthony Same, CEO of ST Digital.
The cloud service will provide turn-key solutions for African businesses and researchers. It will include high-performance servers tailored to local needs, ensuring that data is hosted on the continent, with personalized support for developers and startups. ST Digital claims this technology aims to close the gap by offering infrastructure that meets the growing local demand for AI.
“Today, 95% of African AI talent has to make do with limited infrastructure. A G7 startup can adjust its AI model in 30 minutes, while our innovators have to wait up to six days. This situation is unsustainable, especially in the age of AI, which is driving global economic transformation,” Anthony Same explained.
To catch up, the CEO calls on the entire African ecosystem—businesses, academic institutions, and public organizations—to unite and make Africa a central player in the global AI landscape. According to him, AI is no longer a matter of the future but a present-day challenge, and Africa must become the driving force, not just a bystander.
