Monthly Archives: November 2012

Services to Aus and NZ

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israel’s International Software Solutions specialist Retalix will provide system support for more than 3,000 Woolworths locations and 25,000 point-of-sale (POS) terminals, serving more than 24 million customers every week across Australia and New Zealand. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000797947&fid=1725

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Internet for Mozambique

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israel’s Ceragon Networks has received $6.5 million worth of follow-on orders from Mozambique Cellular to expand the carrier’s microwave network, providing the only broadband connection available to millions of Mozambicans. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000798155&fid=1725

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Confidence in New Tech

Posted on November 25, 2012

The government of Israel is to continue to support Israel’s water sector through the pioneering Israel NewTech program, which has been extended until 2014. When Israel NewTech began its activity in 2006 Israel’s water exports stood at about $700 million. … Continue reading →

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Orbit soars on satellite contract

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israel’s Orbit Technologies announced a $150 million contract for hundreds of its Ka-Band communications systems with one of the world’s largest satellite ventures, a consortium of carriers, which provide satellite high-speed broadband communications to billions of peoples. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000797279&fid=1725

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Israel’s economy is still growing

Posted on November 25, 2012

The Bank of Israel’s Composite State-of-the-Economy Index for October 2012 increased by 0.1 percent from its September level. The Gaza conflict did little long-term damage to the economy. Residents and businesses impacted within 40km of Gaza and those directly hit … Continue reading →

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Another gas discovery

Posted on November 25, 2012

A new natural gas deposit has been found close to Israel’s 282 billion cubic meter Tamar gas reservoir. Tamar South West is expected to contain 19 billion cubic meters of gas. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Tamar-field-partners-find-more-natural-gas-nearby-323792

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Water technology for Massachusetts

Posted on November 25, 2012

A delegation of 48 executives from the Massachusetts water industry cluster travel to Israel in December to develop Israeli partnerships to help satisfy the world’s thirst for water. They will run a competition to bring Israeli executives to the USA … Continue reading →

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President of Ghana thanks Israel

Posted on November 25, 2012

President John Dramani Mahama congratulated the Israeli government for sending in experts in rescue mission to assist in efforts to help people trapped under the debris of the collapsed Achimota branch of Melcom Shopping Mall. The eight member team included … Continue reading →

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Training for disasters

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israel’s Magen David Adom has been hosting doctors and paramedics from eight countries to pass on experience regarding dealing with mass catastrophes. The participants were from hospitals in the USA, England, Italy, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Australia, South Africa and … Continue reading →

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President’s award for IDF hospital volunteers

Posted on November 25, 2012

Officers and soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces have been volunteers in Schneider Children’s Educational Center for the past 11 years. This year the unit, known as “Shatal 121”, was awarded the 2012 “President’s Prize for Volunteers”. http://www.schneider.org.il/Eng/Index.asp?ArticleID=821&CategoryID=119&Page=1

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