Monthly Archives: December 2018

Educational games startup exits

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (Mar 2015) on Israeli computer games startup Codemonkey, that helps children learn how to write computer code by playing and solving puzzles.  Codemonkey has just been acquired by China’s giant TAL Education Group for an estimated $20 … Continue reading →

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Securing the car

Posted on December 23, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Karanba and its innovative vehicle security. Multinational car parts manufacturer Ficosa is to integrate Karamba’s cyber protection technologies into its telematic control units – mandatory for accident emergency calls in Europe. https://karambasecurity.com/press/2018-12-05-karamba-security-collaborates-with-ficosa-to-secure-the-future-of-smart-mobility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlNdA7VXV0c … Continue reading →

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Skoda unveils new car in Israel

Posted on December 23, 2018

Czech automaker Škoda unveiled its new Škoda Scala compact family car to 300 reporters from 22 countries in Petah Tikva. It is the first time a global automaker has globally debuted a car in Israel. The car features a constant … Continue reading →

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El Al launches direct route to Las Vegas

Posted on December 23, 2018

El Al Israel Airlines has announced its sixth direct route to the United States – Las Vegas. The new (initially once-a-week) service will start in June. El Al already flies direct to New York, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles. A … Continue reading →

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Israel joins international financial task force

Posted on December 23, 2018

Israel has joined the prestigious Financial Action Task Force (FATF) an inter-governmental body committed to fighting the increased global terror financing and money-laundering problem. Israel can now help FATF in its work putting pressure on international sponsors of terror. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israel-picked-to-join-task-force-combating-global-terror-financing-573938

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Jerusalem is rebuilding

Posted on December 23, 2018

I’ve reported previously (see here) (and here) on some of the huge business construction projects being planned for Jerusalem. This new article contains some more details on both the 300,000 square meters City Entrance project and Mobileye’s new 135,000 square … Continue reading →

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Boot camp for entrepreneurs in the South

Posted on December 23, 2018

Nefesh B’Nefesh has launched its inaugural Entrepreneur Boot Camp” to foster growth across Israel’s South. The 6-week program for Olim (immigrant) innovators is in partnership with KKL Israel, JNF – USA, the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Aliyah and … Continue reading →

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Securing critical industry

Posted on December 23, 2018

Israeli-led cybersecurity specialist CyberX focuses on defending critical national infrastructure including top US, European and Asia-Pacific energy companies. It just joined the GE Digital Alliance – to help grow industry’s digital ecosystem while securing its use of the Internet of … Continue reading →

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Soybeans resistant to roundworms

Posted on December 23, 2018

Nematode (roundworm) infestation costs US farmers $1.3 billion a year. Israeli biotech Evogene has partnered with Brazilian plant breeder TMG, to develop non-GMO nematode resistant soybeans. Evogene will utilize genome editing technologies on TMG’s commercial soybean lines. http://www.evogene.com/press_release/evogene-and-tmg-announce-collaboration-to-develop-nematode-resistant-soybean-through-genome-editing/

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Israel’s largest wind tunnel

Posted on December 23, 2018

The Environmental Wind Tunnel Laboratory at Israel’s Institute for Biological Research spans three floors in Ness Ziona. The tunnel is used for environmental research, (e.g. pollution dispersion) safety and urban planning and as a platform for developing new research fields … Continue reading →

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