Monthly Archives: March 2014

Hi-tech internships in Israel

The Israel Tech Challenge, a new initiative by The Jewish Agency, will offer young gifted Jewish students in computer science from around the world – among them Ivy League students and employees of companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google … Continue reading

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Alcoholic drinks at 5 shekels each

The coffee chain Cofix, which sells everything on its menu at 5 shekels an item, is opening up in the evenings to sell alcoholic beverages also at 5 shekels (under $1.50) a glass. Even at those prices, Cofix expects to … Continue reading

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Wireless to Latin America

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s FriskyDSP Technology has licensed its LTE Layer 1 Small-Cell Extended Range solution to one of Latin America’s foremost communication institutions. The government of the unnamed country demands rural areas 30km from cities to be covered by … Continue reading

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US roadshow for Israeli clean-techs

A delegation of 15 Israeli energy and water companies is headed to the U.S. for meetings with investors in San Francisco and Chicago. The companies include Hydrospin Monitoring Solutions, NewCo2Fuels, G.P.M. and Greenlet. http://israelnewtech.com/2014/03/israeli-cleantech-companies-head-u-s-investment-roadshow/

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Healthier gluten-free sweets

Israel’s Carmit Candy Industries has launched gluten-free chocolate clusters. Those with Celiac Disease / Gluten Intolerance and those following a gluten-free lifestyle can enjoy a wide range of combinations of gluten-free cereals and dried fruits or nuts, covered in either … Continue reading

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Twice as many low-cost flights

This summer, Israel will operate 89 low-cost flights per week from Ben Gurion airport’s Terminal 1. This is double the number for summer 2013 and 33 more than the current figure. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-ben-gurion-airport-to-double-low-cost-flights-1000917969

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Building the US border fence

The US subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems has won a $145 million contract to help secure the US Mexican border fence. Arizona Senator John McCain said the technology would help “give our agents the ability to detect, evaluate, and respond … Continue reading

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What went right in the State of Israel?

Please read this great article by Professor Michael Curtis. It describes some of the major International companies that have come to the Jewish State to share in its success. http://www.thecommentator.com/article/4761/what_went_right_in_the_state_of_israel

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Managing 3000 vehicles in Brazil

Israel’s Pointer Telocation has been awarded a $3 million contract for systems to manage a fleet of 3000 vehicles in Brazil. Pointer’s telemetry solution can track and manage fuel consumption, prevent fuel waste, unauthorized use of the vehicle, improve productivity … Continue reading

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Frutarom gets more fruitful

Israeli flavors and ingredients giant Frutarom is still growing. It has now bought Florida-based CitraSource, which specializes in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling of unique solutions in citrus specialty ingredients. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-frutarom-buys-florida-co-citrasource-1000919762

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