Cybersecurity company Utimaco acquires PWS provider Celltick

Global cybersecurity provider Utimaco has announced the acquisition of global Public Warning Systems (PWS) provider Celltick. Utimaco claimed that it plans to launch its Public Warning Systems in India by forming alliances with telecom providers and state governments to send out alerts and safety messages to subscribers’ mobile phones in real time.

The company is aiming to provide services for Indian governments and customers in the telecommunications and enterprise markets after the acquisition of Celltick’s expertise and Utimaco’s global network in these areas.

The MAGEN (Mass Alert Geo Emergency Notification) System is a cell broadcast solution for PWS and is already deployed in multiple countries around the globe and its MAGEN CBC has been adopted by more than 70 mobile network operators worldwide.