Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

US to test Israeli screening system

Posted on November 6, 2023

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is to evaluate the security technology from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) for passenger screening at government laboratories and US airports. https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/seetrue-ai-a-global-leader-in-security-screening-solutions-signs-a-cooperative-research-and-development-agreement-crada-with-the-department-of-homeland-securitys-dhs-301965795.html

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Innovative wheels get environmental certification

Posted on November 6, 2023

Israel’s REE Automotive has received US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its P7 range of electric trucks. It will help REE’s goal to deliver its unique fully by-wire electric vehicles by the end of 2023. https://ree.auto/press-release/ree-automotive-obtains-epa-certification-for-its-p7-electric-truck-lineup/ https://ree.auto/segments/p7-c-chassis-cab/

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Reasons to be optimistic

Posted on November 6, 2023

More upbeat sentiments by OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved on the resilience of the Startup Nation in this interview on Sky News Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHCr_SljK54

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Detecting potential disasters

Posted on November 6, 2023

The Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers has given its Successful Innovation Award to Israel’s ASTERRA (see here previously) for its EarthWorks for Mining system. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231006338719/en/ASTERRA-EarthWorks-for-mines-wins-Successful-Innovation-Award-at-Perumin-36

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Cybersecurity breakthrough awards

Posted on November 6, 2023

Israel’s Opus Security (see here previously) was the Gold Globee Business Award winner for AWS Cloud Security in the 2023 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. Opus also won two bronze awards for innovation and startup achievement. https://globeeawards.com/cyber-security/winners/ https://www.opus.security/news

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Keeping drivers safe

Posted on November 6, 2023

Travel applications Waze and Google Maps have disabled reports of road congestion, traffic, and the location of other drivers in Israel. They aim to prevent terrorist organizations from using real-time reports to target vehicle concentrations. They will continue to give … Continue reading →

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Combating hate on social media

Posted on November 6, 2023

With Israel’s Trendtrack, social media users can easily identify and report posts containing hate speech, violence, and false information or share pro-Israeli content. Use it to stop hate, stop misinformation and support Israel. Just 5 minutes a day can help … Continue reading →

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Streamlining wartime aid delivery

Posted on November 6, 2023

Israeli tech companies Fiverr (see here previously) and HiBob (see here previously) have partnered to create the AI platform Lev Echad (One Heart). It manages any Israeli public needs or requests (civilian or military) during the current conflict and escalates … Continue reading →

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Female fighters save lives

Posted on November 6, 2023

Israel’s Caracal Battalion, led by Lt.-Col. Or Ben-Yehuda and comprised mostly of female IDF combat troops, eliminated approximately 100 terrorists on Oct 7. Also, orthodox border police Superintendent Shifra Buchris, plus 3 from her unit, rescued many at the rave … Continue reading →

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Support for Israel from 100+ top German companies

Posted on November 6, 2023

106 German companies, representing the bulk of the country’s economy employing millions of workers, took out a full-page ad in major German Sunday newspapers. The ad was headlined “Never again is now,” and denounced antisemitism and Jew hatred. https://www.timesofisrael.com/never-again-is-now-german-companies-condemn-hamas-terror-stand-with-israel/

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