Monthly Archives: September 2014

Tel Aviv – where science fiction almost meets science fact

Posted on September 14, 2014

The Utopia International Science Fiction Festival is set to infuse Tel Aviv with a variety of science, imagination and future vision events, conferences, micro-talk sessions, exhibits and performances.  In Israel, though, it seems that the impossible is only just ahead … Continue reading →

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NIS 4.8 million to convert to gas

Posted on September 14, 2014

The Israeli government has issued grants of 4.8 million shekels to convert 16 factories to natural gas.  4 million shekels were given in 2013 to 16 other factories for the same purpose.  Using natural gas will save money in the … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens new building

Posted on September 14, 2014

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has opened for trading in its new building on Rehov Ahuzat Bayit in Tel Aviv.  It has 10 floors, with the computer center below ground. http://www.jpost.com/Business/Business-News/Tel-Aviv-Stock-Exchange-inaugurates-trading-in-new-building-374766

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Israeli trading platform is sold for $350 million

Posted on September 14, 2014

Israel’s SuperDerivatives trading platform is used by banks and financial institutions around the world.  US clearing house network IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) has just acquired it, including its 250 Israeli employees, for a third of a billion dollars. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-born-superderivatives-fetches-350-million/

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Apple co-founder loves Israel

Posted on September 14, 2014

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers, attended Israel’s 2014 EduAction conference. He then gave an interview to Hillel Fuld of ZuTa Labs (developer of the pocket printer) and praised Israel’s hi-tech computer industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gKs8oFHQFw&feature=youtu.be http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/New-Tech/Apple-co-founder-Steve-Wozniak-in-Israel-for-2014-EduAction-Forum-372462

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An ideal water partnership

Posted on September 14, 2014

Jerusalem’s water utility Hagihon, with 1 million customers, has signed a 3-year contract with Israeli water network management company TaKaDu.  TaKaDu monitors water quality, leakage and pressure for customers in Israel, the USA, Europe, Australasia, South America and Asia. http://israelnewtech.com/2014/09/hagihon-takadu-sign-long-term-three-year-contract-extension-integrated-water-network-management/

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Protecting European nuclear reactors

Posted on September 14, 2014

Israel’s DSIT Solutions reported its second deal within a week to guard nuclear reactors in Europe. DSIT’s AquaShield, is installed near the protected facility to detect divers, submarines, and explosive devices.  AquaShield detected Hamas divers during Operation Protective Edge. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-dsit-in-deals-to-protect-nuclear-plants-1000970250 … Continue reading →

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MobilEye is now worth $11 billion

Posted on September 14, 2014

Since Israel’s MobilEye launched on NASDAQ, its price has soared.  At the time of writing, the price is $54, valuing it at $11 billion, but Morgan Stanley has a target price of $100. http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/369911/mobileye-nv-price-target-raised-to-52-00-at-rbc-capital-mbly/

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Israel Innovation Week

Posted on September 14, 2014

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Tel Aviv’s DLD Conference – part of Israel’s Innovation Week – is Israel’s largest hi-tech event with thousands of start-ups, experts, investors and delegations from 22 countries.  But that’s not all.  Check out all the other events … Continue reading →

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Female white rhino born in Israel

Posted on September 14, 2014

For the first time in 20 years, Ramat Gan Safari has seen the birth of a female white rhino.  Once thought to be extinct, the baby rhino will now stay in Israel to hopefully become a mother to more baby … Continue reading →

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