Huawei, in cooperation with start-up company, PROBOTEK, launched its early fire detection use case in Cyprus’ capital, Nicosia. The solution, which uses Cyta’s 5G network, has been deployed in Athalassa Park under the umbrella of Huawei’s Smart & Green Village programme.
Opening the event, Andreas Christou, Vice General Manager of Cyprus Forest Department, spoke on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis; the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Petros Xenofontos; and the General Manager of Forest Department, Charalambos Alexandrou.
“This initiative demonstrates the high degree of sensitivity and active interest of Huawei Technologies (Cyprus) in issues of protecting our forests and natural environment from fires,” said Christou. “In the battle to tackle fires, there is no room for complacency and more importantly, no one is left out. It is with great satisfaction that today the will of the private sector in this direction is confirmed through the innovative fire detection programme Smart & Green Village by Huawei.”
Philippos Hadjizaharias, Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Republic of Cyprus, added: “Huawei has developed a smoke and fire detection drone for the prevention and immediate response to fires in semi-mountainous and mountainous areas. This drone operates using Artificial Intelligence technology, and its functionality, supported by Cyta’s upgraded network coverage, enhances its reliability in producing results. Initiatives like this support the strategy developed by our Ministry for the development of smart cities in Cyprus using innovation and technology to address significant challenges that, once resolved, will improve the quality of life of our citizens.”
George Metzakis, Chief Commercial Officer, Cyta, said: “Cyta 5G network will be instrumental in enabling Huawei to implement its wildfire detection project by providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity, essential for real-time data transmission and drone operations. As we look to the future, developing 5G opens up endless possibilities, from revolutionising emergency response to powering smart cities, that enhance the quality of life for all citizens. It’s a game-changer, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of this transformative technology”.
Radoslaw Kedzia, Vice President of Huawei European Region, said: “Technology should not be in opposition to nature. Instead, it should help nature thrive. Besides, we believe that digital technologies such as AI, cloud and 5G are being rapidly integrated and extensively applied across different industries. This is facilitating Digital Transformation, sustainable socio-economic development and bringing tangible benefits to society as a whole.”
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