TheMagnet® proudly marks the successful completion of a five-year engagement that contributed to the design, procurement and implementation of CY-ALERT, the Republic of Cyprus’ National Public Warning System, officially launched in June 2026.

The launch of CY-ALERT represents a significant milestone for Cyprus’ civil protection framework, providing the country with a modern, standards-based Public Warning System capable of delivering life-saving emergency alerts to the public during natural disasters, technological incidents and other major emergencies.

For TheMagnet®, the project reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting governments and public sector organisations in delivering complex, mission-critical programmes that strengthen national resilience through technology, sound governance and strategic expertise.

Project Highlights

Project Duration: 2021–2026

Client: Cyprus Civil Defence

Role of TheMagnet®:

• Telecommunications Expert Consultant 

• Project Manager on behalf of the Contracting Authority 

• Key Deliverables

• Public Warning System technology assessment

• Procurement strategy and budget estimation

• Technical and contractual tender documentation

• Project Risk Assessment

• Business Continuity Plan

• Disaster Recovery Plan

• Project governance and implementation oversight

• Technical coordination throughout implementation

From Vision to Reality

TheMagnet®’s involvement began in 2021 following its successful selection through an open public procurement procedure as Telecommunications Expert Consultant to the Cyprus Civil Defence Force.

The assignment required the development of the complete procurement framework for Cyprus’ National Public Warning System, including the preparation of comprehensive technical specifications and contractual documentation that would ultimately form the basis of one of the country’s most important public safety projects.

The work included:

• Comprehensive assessment of Public Warning technologies deployed across the European Union;

• Comparative evaluation of Cell Broadcast and Location-Based SMS technologies;

• Technical and commercial assessment of available market solutions;

• Procurement strategy and project budgeting;

• Preparation of detailed technical specifications;

• Drafting of contractual documentation in accordance with the Public Procurement Law of the Republic of Cyprus.

By early 2022, TheMagnet® had also completed the project’s Risk Assessment, evaluating operational risks affecting the Cyprus Civil Defence Force, future contractors and critical system interdependencies.

The company further delivered comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, providing a robust governance and operational resilience framework to support the long-term sustainability of the platform. 

Supporting National Delivery

Following the successful completion of the procurement process, the implementation contract was awarded to GCC, in partnership with the French technology company Intersec, one of the world’s leading providers of Public Warning Systems.

When implementation officially commenced in October 2025, TheMagnet® was appointed Project Manager on behalf of the Contracting Authority, assuming responsibility for project governance, implementation oversight, technical coordination, stakeholder management and risk management through to the successful operational launch of CY-ALERT.

Throughout implementation, close collaboration was maintained with:

• Cyprus Civil Defence Force

• Ministry of Interior

• Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy

• Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR)

• Technical Committee

• Cyprus Mobile Network Operators (Cablenet, Cyta, Epic and Primetel)

• Apple

• Google

• Huawei

• GCC

• Intersec

• Numerous public and private sector stakeholders

The success of CY-ALERT is the result of years of collaboration between government authorities, regulators, telecommunications operators, technology providers and specialist consultants, working together towards a shared objective: protecting lives through modern digital infrastructure. 

Executive Statement

Periklis Theodoridis, CEO of TheMagnet®, commented:

“CY-ALERT represents far more than a technology platform. It is a national capability designed to help protect lives.

We are honoured to have contributed to this important journey from its earliest strategic planning stages through to its successful implementation.

Projects of this nature demonstrate that the successful delivery of critical national infrastructure requires much more than technology alone. It demands vision, collaboration, effective governance and the collective commitment of public authorities, regulators, telecommunications operators, technology partners and specialised consultants.

At TheMagnet®, we are proud to have played our part in helping strengthen the resilience of the Republic of Cyprus and we remain committed to supporting initiatives that deliver lasting value to society.”

What is CY-ALERT?

CY-ALERT is the Republic of Cyprus’ official Public Warning System.

Built upon internationally recognised Cell Broadcast technology, the platform enables authorised authorities to instantly deliver emergency alerts to compatible mobile devices located within predefined geographical areas.

Unlike traditional SMS messaging, Cell Broadcast does not require prior registration, personal information or subscriber databases, allowing alerts to reach both residents and visitors quickly and efficiently, regardless of their mobile network operator or SIM card origin.

The platform supports emergency notifications relating to:

• Wildfires

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Severe weather events

• Industrial accidents

• Technological incidents

• Public safety emergencies

• Other life-threatening situations

The implementation fulfils Cyprus’ obligations under Article 110 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, establishing the European Electronic Communications Code. 

Looking Ahead

The operational launch of CY-ALERT represents an important milestone, but also the beginning of a broader journey towards increasingly intelligent and resilient national crisis management capabilities.

Future Public Warning Systems will continue evolving through the integration of:

• Geospatial intelligence

• Situational awareness platforms

• Population movement analytics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Predictive analytics

• Decision-support systems

• Advanced telecommunications technologies

TheMagnet® remains committed to supporting governments and organisations in designing and delivering next-generation digital infrastructure that enhances resilience, operational excellence and public safety.

Acknowledgements

TheMagnet® extends its sincere appreciation to the Cyprus Civil Defence, the Ministry of Interior, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, the Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR), the Technical Committee, the Cyprus’ Mobile Network Operators (Cablenet, Cyta, Epic, Primetel), GCC, Intersec, the global vendors (Apple, Google and Huawei), EENA and every professional whose expertise, commitment and collaboration contributed to the successful completion of this landmark national initiative.

It has been a privilege for TheMagnet® to contribute to a project whose ultimate purpose is both simple and profound:

Helping protect lives. 

About TheMagnet®

TheMagnet® is a Cyprus-based management and technology consulting firm specialising in Telecommunications, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Strategic Advisory Services.

The company partners with governments, regulators and private sector organisations to design, procure and deliver complex technology programmes that generate measurable business, operational and societal value.

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