Monthly Archives: February 2013

The worldwide leader in speech analytics

Posted on February 17, 2013

For the fourth year in a row, Israeli hi-tech company NICE systems has been ranked as the global market leader in Speech Analytics by DMG Consulting. NICE holds a 28.3 percent market share and has the largest number of customers. … Continue reading →

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Magal-S3 swallows WebSilicon

Posted on February 17, 2013

(Thanks to EDI) Readers often ask why there are few big Israeli companies. Well here is one that is definitely growing. Magal, which develops cutting-edge perimeter security systems, has just bought another Israeli IT company – WebSilicon, which builds network … Continue reading →

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Israeli surfers rescue 8 drowning children in Hawaii

Posted on February 17, 2013

Three Israeli surfers went to the aid of eight children aged between 12 and 14 that had been swept out to sea and were being pounded by the huge waves. Tzvika Elias, Yair Naftali and Gabi Liptz were hailed as … Continue reading →

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Refugee clinic gets Government aid

Posted on February 17, 2013

Until recently, Tel Aviv’s illegal migrants received medical care only from volunteers. Now, Israel’s Ministry of Health has stepped in to provide emergency treatments via a staff of doctors, paid by the Ministry from rented offices at the Tel Aviv … Continue reading →

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Venture philanthropy

Posted on February 17, 2013

The Dualis Fund is a venture capital fund with a difference. It provides profit-making opportunities for investors, helps businesses succeed, but also ensures a ‘social return’. Projects include a restaurant employing at-risk youth and a software company for people with … Continue reading →

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More Israeli women lawmakers than in the USA and UK

Posted on February 17, 2013

The 19th Israeli parliament will have a record number of women lawmakers in Israel’s history. Women now comprise 23 per cent of the Knesset – a higher percentage than in the US Congress (18 per cent) and the UK House … Continue reading →

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Israel lets Turkey build Gaza hospital

Posted on February 17, 2013

Israel has authorized Turkey to build a Turkish-funded hospital in Gaza. Turkish daily Hurriyet reported that Israel gave permission to transport the construction materials to Gaza as a gesture of goodwill toward Turkey. Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan will inaugurate the … Continue reading →

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“Too many Israeli goods in Gaza”

Posted on February 17, 2013

The rhetoric has changed. Having found it impossible to pretend that Gaza is under siege, the latest upside-down anti-Israel argument is that Israel supplies too much! This week 42,898 tons of goods and gas entered Gaza from Israel in 1,445 … Continue reading →

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Chinese dance around Israel

Posted on February 17, 2013

The Spring Chinese Dance Festival is a joint effort of the Suzanne Dellal Center and the Chinese Government. Performances will be held around the country, such as Ashdod, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Karmiel and Haifa. www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Arts/Article.aspx?id=302446 A sea of birds. Some … Continue reading →

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From Essex to Israel

Posted on February 17, 2013

Israel’s bars, beaches, music scene, nightlife, restaurants and tourist spots are just right for this trendy young visitor from England’s South-Eastern county. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8bUcSkrMmI

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