Monthly Archives: May 2019

When camels fly – Eurovision’s venue

Posted on May 13, 2019

The Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million TV viewers, will be held at Expo Tel Aviv. Expo’s logo is a flying camel – connecting the east (Levant) with innovation, entrepreneurship and advancement in the west. The symbol was designed … Continue reading →

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Turning art into a moving experience

Posted on May 13, 2019

If you visit a Marriott Aloft hotel in the US, chances are that you will be attracted to a moving visual art display in the lobby. These videocasts have been installed by Israeli startup Niio from the curated digital art … Continue reading →

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Louvre partners Jerusalem museum

Posted on May 13, 2019

In their first joint venture, Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum has lent four rare artifacts to the Paris Louvre. They will be included in the Louvre’s exhibit “Forgotten Kingdoms: From the Hittite Empire to the Arameans,” from 2nd May until 12th … Continue reading →

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Massive hi-tech investment

Posted on May 13, 2019

Israeli startups raised a huge total of $1.55 billion during the first quarter of 2019. It represents a 28% increase on the first quarter of 2018. The strongest sectors were software and life sciences. https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-hi-tech-investments-1-55-billion-in-first-quarter-of-2019/

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Protecting Central American coasts

Posted on May 13, 2019

Israel’s ELTA Systems has won several contracts in the Caribbean (for Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados) to upgrade national coastal surveillance systems and provide radar systems to offshore oil rigs. ELTA also is to supply radar systems to Mexican offshore … Continue reading →

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Cash to leave your car at home

Posted on May 13, 2019

The Israeli Transportation Ministry is piloting a scheme, initially with 500 drivers, to try to reduce traffic congestion. Each driver can earn up to NIS 2,000 if he/she doesn’t drive during the rush hour. More money can be obtained by … Continue reading →

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Walmart to sell Israeli-selected products for kids

Posted on May 13, 2019

Walmart has partnered with Israeli-founded Kidbox to sell customers $48 boxes of leading children’s fashion brands at 50% discount to their regular retail price. The Israeli-developed software assesses the child’s preferences and taste, the time of year, and the latest … Continue reading →

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Best Buy stocks Israeli diagnostic kits

Posted on May 13, 2019

US retail electronics chain Best Buy has partnered with Israel’s TytoCare. US customers on-line and at stores in 4 states can purchase TytoCare’s all-in-one digital diagnostics kit consisting of thermometer, stethoscope, otoscope, tongue depressor and remote consultation service. https://www.israel21c.org/tytocare-home-diagnostics-device-now-sold-at-best-buy/

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Every company can get “the Amazon effect”

Posted on May 13, 2019

I reported previously (Jul 2017) on Israel’s Bringg when it began dispatching and tracking orders for US caterer Panera Bread. Bringg now helps Panera process over a million orders a month. It has just raised $25 million of funds to … Continue reading →

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New York event promotes 80 Israeli startups

Posted on May 13, 2019

120 entrepreneurs from 80 Israeli startups attended Calcalist’s Mind the Tech conference at the New York center of Tel Aviv-headquartered innovation hub SOSA. They presented to industry leaders including Amazon, American Express, Comcast, Goldman Stanley, and TechStars. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3760662,00.html

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