Monthly Archives: March 2017

Economy grew by 4% last year

Posted on March 12, 2017

Israel’s economy grew 4% in 2016, up from 2.5% in 2015. Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics published revised figures, showing GDP growth in the fourth quarter was 6.5%. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-economy-grew-4-in-2016-1001180225

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Facebook Lite has 200 million active users

Posted on March 12, 2017

Facebook says its Israeli-developed Facebook Lite app for low-end phones serves more than 200 million monthly active users globally – double that of last year.  The app supports 55 languages and is popular in countries such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, … Continue reading →

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A network from London to Moscow

Posted on March 12, 2017

Israel’s PacketLight Networks is partnering with Russia’s Avelacom to build out their high-speed network from London to Moscow with PacketLight’s optical transport solutions. The 1100 km long-haul network will provide speeds of 100G. https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/avelacom-builds-network-london-moscow-140000368.html https://www.youtube.com/embed/ks4UNUo5NUE?rel=0

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The world’s thinnest charger

Posted on March 12, 2017

Israeli start-up Kado has raised $1.2 million to complete development of what it says is the world’s thinnest wall charger that fits in your wallet. Kado has two chargers: one for smartphones and tablets and one for laptops. The founders … Continue reading →

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On the salad trail

Posted on March 12, 2017

Uri Alon is the founder and owner of the Salad Trail – the educational food farm at Moshav Talmei Yosef.  He teaches about some of the amazing vegetables, fruit and herbs that Israel has developed. Purple carrots, flying strawberries, edible … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity training for Japan

Posted on March 12, 2017

Cyberbit – the cybersecurity subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit – is to launch a unique cybersecurity training and simulation center in Tokyo. The Israeli system will contribute to Japan’s cyber readiness for the 2020 Olympic Games and beyond. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/elbit-subsidiary-launches-cybersecurity-training-and-simulation-center-in-japan/2017/02/08/

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50% electricity from solar at Ramon Airbase

Posted on March 12, 2017

The IDF is soon to inaugurate its largest solar project yet when it begins running a solar farm, built by Israel’s Enlight Renewable Energy, at its Ramon Airbase. The 16,000 solar panels will produce 5 MW – half of the … Continue reading →

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Eilat is now a 4.5G city

Posted on March 12, 2017

Israel’s Hot Mobile and Partner have completed deployment of their technology to make Eilat the first Israeli city to have a 4.5G LTE Advance cellular network. Customers can now obtain speeds around 100 Mbps. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-eilat-becomes-first-city-with-45g-coverage-1001179490

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National initiative for food security

Posted on March 12, 2017

I reported previously (Apr 24) the Colel Chabad prepaid credit card for needy Israeli families to use to buy food with dignity. Now, the Israeli Government is adopting the scheme and awarding NIS 500 per month to 10,800 families via … Continue reading →

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SodaStream’s inclusive packaging

Posted on March 12, 2017

SodaStream is a proud Israeli company, and keeps its Israeli identity at a high profile. Its new packaging will include a picture of the Israeli flag, accompanied by the caption: “This product is made by Arabs and Jews working side … Continue reading →

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