The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that Israel signed with Guatemala in 2022 (see here previously) has just come into effect. Guatemala has the largest economy (GDP & population) in Central America. It joins seven Latin American countries that also have … Continue reading →

Israel’s iRomaScents (see here previously) couldn’t sell its “scented movies” to the entertainment industry. So, it re-positioned the product as an aid to choosing perfume. Its AI Wizard was a knockout at CES Las Vegas where it accurately recommended fragrances … Continue reading →

Empathy raised $47 million; Fijoya raised $8.3 million;

Israel’s Wiz is acquiring Israel’s Gem Security for $350 million. Multinational Ashley Home has acquired Israeli co-founded Resident Home for $1 billion. America’s Zscaler is acquiring Israeli startup Avalor for $350 million. Israel’s Cycode has acquired US-based Bearer for around … Continue reading →

After rollout in England, Ireland, and Sweden, Israel’s Salistick (see here previously) is finally available in Israel.  It will be sold in 285 branches of Super-Pharn for just under 25 shekels. The product detects the hormone Beta-hCG and has sold … Continue reading →

At the CX (customer experience) awards hosted by CX Today, Israel’s AudioCodes (see here previously) received the award for Best Microsoft Teams Contact Center Solution for its Voca Conversational Interaction Center (Voca CIC). Judges were independent industry experts. https://www.audiocodes.com/news/press-releases/news/audiocodes-ai-first-voca-conversational-interaction-center-wins-best-microsoft-teams-contact-center-award

JNF-USA funded the Mitzpe Ramon Hub in the Negev for startups developing technology with relevance to outer space. The first to take up the offer is Israel’s Creation Space, a group dedicated to promoting technology in New Space. It also … Continue reading →

One site with information about how to get to Israel and what to do when you get there. https://www.touristisrael.com/traveling-to-israel-now/64346/

Despite the war, the number of apartments sold in Israel has increased by 14% year-on-year. There were 8,053 real estate deals in January, the highest figure since September 2022. https://www.timesofisrael.com/apartment-sales-jumped-14-in-january-amid-ongoing-war-new-figures-show/