Monthly Archives: March 2019

Phenomenal growth

Posted on March 31, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on Israeli cybersecurity startup Morphisec and its growth in protecting over one million endpoints.  Its revenue has also grown – by 1620% over the past year. https://www.prweb.com/releases/morphisec_announces_1333_year_over_year_growth/prweb16142899.htm

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Ryanair’s Lauda to fly Tel Aviv to Vienna

Posted on March 31, 2019

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair’s Austrian subsidiary Lauda will launch Tel Aviv – Vienna daily flights in October. El Al, Austrian Airlines and Wizz Air also fly from Tel Aviv to Vienna. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-ryanair-unit-lauda-to-launch-tel-aviv-vienna-flights-1001279242

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El Al to fly to Chicago

Posted on March 31, 2019

El Al will be offering direct flights between Tel Aviv and Chicago starting in 2020. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-el-al-to-launch-tel-aviv-chicago-flights-1001276138

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More Israeli investment opportunities

Posted on March 31, 2019

Two more initiatives have just been launched to attract funds for Israeli startups. First, Israel Infrastructure Partners (IIP) announced a debut fund targeting $350 million. Meanwhile, Arizona’s Grayhawk Capital has launched a $75 million early growth fund. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3758576,00.html https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3758586,00.html

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Israel has thousands of hi-tech companies

Posted on March 31, 2019

Israel had 6,673 active high-tech companies and startups as of the end of 2018, according to a report published by the Start-Up Nation Central organization.  Of those, over one thousand operated in the area of Artificial Intelligence. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-start-up-national-central-6673-startups-in-israel-1001277453

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The Earth and Israeli flag from 265,000 km

Posted on March 31, 2019

Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft selfie camera continues to click away, as the satellite performs its final and largest elliptical orbit around Earth ahead of planned lunar capture on April 4 and hopefully a moon landing on April 11. Beresheet has also … Continue reading →

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Transferring data by sound

Posted on March 31, 2019

Israel’s Sonarax has developed a new connectivity protocol that transfers data using soundwaves. Sonarax states that it operates on any device that has a built-in speaker or microphone and its uses include mobile payments, authentication, IoT connectivity and indoor navigation … Continue reading →

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Protecting crops

Posted on March 31, 2019

More information about the imaging and analysis platform of Israel’s Taranis, which is used by some 19,000 farmers in eight countries help prevent disease and pest infestation in crops. It protects about 20 million acres of fields in Argentina, Australia, … Continue reading →

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Don’t waste, innovate

Posted on March 31, 2019

I reported previously (1st July) on Israel’s Wine Water Ltd that uses waste products from the wine industry to make O.Vine – infused spring water.  Israel’s Practical Innovations came up with the idea. They advise companies how to generate innovative … Continue reading →

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Window-cleaning robots

Posted on March 31, 2019

I reported briefly previously (23rd Oct) on Israel’s Skyline Robotics. Its automated cleaning system, called OZMO, uses computer vision and machine learning to clean windows at any height. It can clean (safely) a 40-storey building in 7 days – less … Continue reading →

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