Monthly Archives: January 2016

The first green industrial complex

Posted on January 24, 2016

Intel Israel has received Israel’s first Green Building Standard for an industrial complex. The new Intel complex in Kiryat Gat meets the requirements of SI 5281, the sustainable buildings standards. http://www.sviva.gov.il/English/ResourcesandServices/NewsAndEvents/NewsAndMessageDover/Pages/2016/01-January/Intel-Receives-First-Green-Label-for-Industrial-Building.aspx

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Israeli startups in Moldova

Posted on January 24, 2016

Interesting article of how two Israeli entrepreneurs have built up an Israeli start-up hub in the Eastern European state of Moldova. http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2016/01/16/two-israelis-entrepreneurs-help-build-a-startup-scene-in-a-tiny-country-moldova/

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Israel’s other $ billion companies

Posted on January 24, 2016

There are several Israel “Unicorn” companies – those valued as more than $1 billion. But Israel’s strength is that it has thousands of million-dollar startups – which add up to several more “unicorns”. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/celebrating-israels-other-unicorn-economy/

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Israelis pay less tax

Posted on January 24, 2016

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Israelis pay less tax than residents of 22 of the OECD’s 34 member countries. Israelis pay an average of 31.4% in total taxes, compared with the OECD average of 34.4%. … Continue reading →

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Increase in Israeli cyber security exports

Posted on January 24, 2016

Exports of Israeli cybersecurity software and services grew by 10% in 2015 from their previous $3 billion value in 2014. There are 300 Israeli cybersecurity companies, led by Check Point which has a $14.2 billion valuation. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-solidifies-its-standing-as-cyber-power-1001095258

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Spotting water leaks from outer space

Posted on January 24, 2016

Israeli startup Utilis (now Asterra) uses readily-available satellite images to pinpoint underground water leaks. Spectral microwave imaging, plus Utilis’ patented set of algorithms, tracks the “signature” of drinking water as it leaks from distribution pipes. http://www.utiliscorp.com/ http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2015/12/23/israeli-startup-utilis-spotting-water-leaks-by-satellite/

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Really smart streetlights

Posted on January 24, 2016

Israel’s Ga’ash Lighting is installing its Apollo smart LED streetlights in the South Tel Aviv suburb of Bat Yam. The lights not only save energy, but they include Wi-Fi repeaters, security cameras, temperature and air quality sensors, and systems to … Continue reading →

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Not available – (An app for the really serious shopper)

Posted on January 24, 2016

Israeli startup Shopicks has launched a platform to help you discover, collect, organize, and manage all of your online shopping. It also sends you sale alerts for your items, tells you where the items are sold locally and can share … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Real Madrid’s app

Posted on January 24, 2016

Israel’s Interacting Technology, via its Spanish subsidiary Sportech Interactech, is to upgrade Real Madrid’s official mobile app. The Spanish soccer club seeks to add online games and develop communication and interaction between fans, which would contribute to its monetization. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-tech-realmadrid-idUSKBN0U613A20151223

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Center for 3D and functional printing

Posted on January 24, 2016

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched Israel’s first center for research into 3D and functional printing – for example adding light emission or movement to a 3D-printed object. It will help develop the printing of sophisticated 3D products such … Continue reading →

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