Monthly Archives: August 2014

Supersonic to expand in Asia

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israeli mobile advertising technology company Supersonic has raised $15 million to further its growth and expand its operations in Asia. Formerly known as SupersonicAds, the company has developed an in-app monetization and user acquisition platform. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-mobile-ad-platform-co-supersonic-raises-15m-1000957467

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Undertone acquires Upfront

Posted on August 17, 2014

(Thanks to Nevet – www.broaderview.org) Digital advertiser Undertone, has bought Israeli brand-focused programmatic platform, Upfront Digital Media. Following the acquisition, Undertone is to set up its first development center in Israel. http://www.undertone.com/press-release/undertone-acquires-upfront-digital-media

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Study for a green MBA

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israel is one of the world’s most advanced countries for the management of water and renewable energy resources, and a leader in developing innovative and sustainable technologies. Haifa University’s new MBA program focuses on the subject of Sustainable Business Management. … Continue reading →

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Israel provides 10 generators to Gaza hospitals

Posted on August 17, 2014

(Thanks to Rodger) On Aug 6th, in a unique (mostly unreported) deployment operation, the Israel Electric Company transferred 10 generators with a total capacity of 4.3 megawatts via the cargo terminal at Kerem Shalom for the benefit of hospitals in … Continue reading →

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The world’s first Arab Bedouin cooperative

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israel’s Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation has launched the Mara’i Sheep Breeders Cooperative. Initially comprising 10 Bedouin shepherd families, the cooperative is expected to become a model for Arab livestock raisers and business owners. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/First-Beduin-agricultural-cooperative-in-the-world-launches-in-Israel-362310

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Up to 90 days sick leave for parents

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israel’s Ministerial Law Committee has approved a bill that grants up to 90 days sick leave annually for the parents of an ill child. Just as there is a responsibility to care for ill children, the state also has a … Continue reading →

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Israeli-Arab star

Posted on August 17, 2014

Nazareth based Alpha Omega has won the American-Israeli Chamber of Commerce’s Eagle Star Award for its medical device to treat neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. The sophisticated microelectrode technology allows doctors to stimulate and record the brain’s natural electrical impulses. … Continue reading →

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Live longer in Israel

Posted on August 17, 2014

In the last decade, mortality rates have plummeted, especially for cancer, strokes, respiratory disease and diabetes. Life is more healthy here than in the USA and Europe. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=230139

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Vaccine protects against all avian flu strains

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israeli biotech BiondVax has announced that its M-001 vaccine has been validated against all H7 virus strains, thus protecting against all avian (bird) flu variations. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-biondvax-reports-positive-deadly-avian-flu-vaccine-results-1000959059

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GE selects heart-attack prevention watch

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israeli start-up Oxitone literally keeps a “watch” on blood-oxygen levels affecting the heart. Two optical lasers are built into an oximeter that sits on the wrist. GE Healthcare chose Oxitone from 400 companies and is the only foreign company to … Continue reading →

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