Monthly Archives: March 2015

Another billion-dollar Israeli company

Posted on March 1, 2015

After only 5 years, Israeli startup IronSource’s latest round of funding values the app delivery company at over $1billion. Every day IronSource’s software installs over 7 million applications onto desktops and mobiles. http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2015/02/25/israeli-unicorn-ironsource-raises-105-million-ahead-of-ipo/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBZLHYz9ruE

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Apple’s boss comes to Israel

Posted on March 1, 2015

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook opened Apple’s new offices in Herzliya. He also met Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. Alongside Cook for the trip was Johny Srugi, Apple’s Vice President of Hardware Technologies – a graduate of Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology. … Continue reading →

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Learn the secret of Israeli success

Posted on March 1, 2015

The Israeli business school Lahav Executive Education is part of the Recanati Business School at Tel Aviv University. Lahav offers its international students some of “the secrets behind ‘Jewish genius’ and Israeli success” as a pre-eminent “start-up nation”. http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/israeli-business-school-exports-secrets-of-a-start-up-nation/2018679.article

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The future of long-distance relationships

Posted on March 1, 2015

The latest youtube from Israel’s Glide shows how their video messaging technology can really enhance the lives that people share together – even when they are apart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH1tPH-KTVQ

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Natural remedies for pests

Posted on March 1, 2015

Israel’s Bio-Bee plant in Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, Israel, is leading the operation to eradicate Israel’s infestation by the Asian palm weevil. Bio-Bee is importing 42 billion harmless nematode worms from Germany, which kill the weevil’s larvae. It is also using … Continue reading →

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Safe filtration technology

Posted on March 1, 2015

The National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF) has certified the major product lines of Israel’s Amiad Water Systems. NSF evaluated that the water produced by Amiad’s automatic self-cleaning screen and microfibre technology is safe for human consumption across the USA and … Continue reading →

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Technology to rehabilitate at home

Posted on March 1, 2015

Israel’s Meditouch manufactures innovative physical therapy solutions for hospital, primary and home care use. Meditouch’s wearable movement biofeedback devices and dedicated rehabilitation software are used in clinic and at home to motivate patients to exercise and improve movement. The system … Continue reading →

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TaxiBot starts towing Lufthansa jets

Posted on March 1, 2015

Lufthansa has commenced operations with the Taxibot towing system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. Lufthansa said that TaxiBot could save up to 2,700 tonnes of fuel at Frankfurt Airport per year, plus reduce noise and exhaust emissions. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-fuel-saving-taxibot-deployed-in-german-airport/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1yp_rxrqAA

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Israeli technology for UK sport

Posted on March 1, 2015

Future Israel – an initiative of Israel’s Economic & Trade Mission to the UK – is bringing over a group of 20 Israeli companies with solutions and technologies for the British sporting establishments including broadcasters, arenas and sports clubs. http://www.futureisrael.com/future-sport-2015.html

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Touchfree smartphone wins $1million prize

Posted on March 1, 2015

A disabled individual can operate the Israeli-developed Sesame Enable smartphone simply by moving their head. The smartphone has just won the $1 million top prize in the Education category of the Verizone Powerful Answers Award. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/verizons-1m-powerful-answers-award-winners-boast-solutions-with-potential-to-change-our-world-for-the-better-300029638.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx3iiIapSPY

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