Monthly Archives: March 2020

Using hi-tech to re-stock the shelves

Posted on March 15, 2020

Israeli retail chain Super-Pharm has implemented shelf organization technologies developed by Israel’s WiseShelf in 14 of its stores. WiseShelf integrates light sensors and cameras to continually monitor shelves and send real-time alerts when re-organization or re-stocking is needed. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3782951,00.html

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Don’t block valid sites

Posted on March 15, 2020

Israeli cybersecurity company CHEQ (reported here previously) is an AI alternative to keyword blacklists that are commonly used to block access to offensive websites. CHEQ estimates that US publishers lost $2.8 billion of potential revenue opportunities in 2019 by subsequent … Continue reading →

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Israeli robot assistant for coronavirus patients

Posted on March 15, 2020

The Israeli-developed Temi robot (reported here previously) is now being used in hundreds of hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes, and corporate buildings in Asia to help minimize human-to-human contact during the coronavirus outbreak. http://nocamels.com/2020/03/personal-ai-robot-israel-temi-robotemi-coronavirus/

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Soapy solution for coronavirus

Posted on March 15, 2020

As reported here previously (Feb 2018), Israeli startup Soapy set-up its simple hygiene stations in rural areas and slums where there is no running water. Now Soapy’s handwashing micro-station with its Israeli plant-based reagent, is said to kill viruses even … Continue reading →

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Top food and ag-tech companies

Posted on March 15, 2020

Ten Israeli companies featured in Forbes top 50 global food tech and top 50 ag-tech companies in 2020. They are Douxmatok, InnovoPro, Hinoman, Future Meat (Believer), Tastewise, TIPA, Infarm, CropX, Taranis, and Prosera. All except Infarm have been reported previously … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Israel’s new CEO is a woman

Posted on March 15, 2020

Software giant Microsoft has appointed Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk as CEO of Microsoft Israel R&D. She is the first woman in that role. The second article describes how Israeli women lead the way in Israel’s thriving biotech industry. https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Michal-Braverman-Blumenstyk-new-CEO-of-Microsoft-Israel-617378 http://nocamels.com/2020/03/israel-women-biotech-leadership/

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Wave energy startup boss wins UN award.

Posted on March 15, 2020

Israel’s Eco Wave Power has been reported here several times. CEO Inna Braverman has just won a United Nations Climate Action Award. Eco Wave Power was described as “A world-leading project generating clean energy from the ocean, co-founded and led … Continue reading →

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Israel protects wildlife

Posted on March 15, 2020

This video was published to mark World Wildlife Day on 3rd March. It features Israel’s Hula Nature Reserve, “Safe Haven for Donkeys”, “4D Wildlife” rehabilitation center, “Freedom Farm” sanctuary for animals with disabilities, and the “Yodfat Monkey Forest” for rescued … Continue reading →

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Saving lives in Laos

Posted on March 15, 2020

Israeli doctor Gilat Raisch recently volunteered at a hospital in the Asian country of Laos. She was frustrated that there were no blood supplies for patients. So, she contacted the local Chabad Rabbi who arranged in two weeks for nearly … Continue reading →

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DRC’s first ambassador to Israel in 20 years

Posted on March 15, 2020

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced that he will appoint an ambassador to Israel for the first time in 20 years. Although the new Ambassador will be stationed in Tel Aviv, a commercial section of … Continue reading →

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