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Opportunities in South Korea

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s $2 billion annual trade with South Korea is set to surge. Covid-19 infections are low in both countries and Korea’s digital and green “New Deals” plus its K-Startup Grand Challenge will attract Israeli innovators. Samsung, Hyundai, LG etc. already … Continue reading →

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Checkmarx exits for $1.15 billion

Posted on March 22, 2020

Israel’s Checkmarx is to be acquired by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman for $1.15 billion. It is the largest-ever acquisition of an application security company. Checkmarx’s testing finds security flaws in major technology platforms, including Google and Samsung. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-cybersecurity-firm-checkmarx-to-be-acquired-for-1-15-billion/

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Keeping more drivers alert

Posted on November 17, 2019

As reported previously (see here), Israel’s Eyesight Technologies is helping SEAT, LG Electronics, Samsung and Exsun keep drivers’ eyes on the road. Eyesight has just won a $15 million order to integrate its DriverSense software into two new car models … Continue reading →

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Major firms use Israeli-owned coworking spaces

Posted on June 30, 2019

Some 40% of the tenants of the 28 offices of Israel’s Mindspace in Europe and the US are large enterprises, including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Samsung and Barclays. They typically rent space for up to two years, allowing them to grow and … Continue reading →

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Israeli technology becomes international standard

Posted on June 10, 2019

Global standards organization MIPI Alliance (including Intel, Texas Instruments, Nokia, Motorola and Samsung) has selected the technology of Israel-based Valens Semiconductor as a standard for high-speed links for cameras, displays and sensors for autonomous vehicles. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3763749,00.html

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Enhancing AI applications

Posted on March 24, 2019

Israel’s Iguazio offers data management services and tools designed to improve the performance, security, and scalability of machine learning applications. Samsung SDS is funding Iguazio and will incorporate its technology into Samsung’s cloud services portfolio. See Iguazio on CNBC and … Continue reading →

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An excellent promoter of trade with Japan

Posted on February 10, 2019

I’ve reported previously (see here) on Israel’s EyeSight and its driver monitoring systems.  EyeSight has just won an Excellence award for promoting trade relations between Israel and Japan in the field of computer vision and AI. It has also partnered … Continue reading →

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Harman partners Innoviz

Posted on February 10, 2019

I reported 3 weeks ago that Israel’s Innoviz was going global. It has now partnered with Harman (a subsidiary of Samsung) who will integrate Innoviz’ LiDAR sensors into its autonomous driving systems. Harman previously bought Israel’s IonRoad, Red Bend Software … Continue reading →

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In-car AR navigation

Posted on May 21, 2018

The Israeli iOnRoad team of Harman International (a subsidiary of Samsung) has developed augmented reality (AR) navigation for the next generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles. It will be the first time AR technology is used in vehicles, displaying the car’s actions … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv is an R&D hub for corporates

Posted on September 10, 2017

There are 73 international R&D centers in Tel Aviv, nearly doubling in five years, providing over 6,200 jobs. The latest, Visa, joins Amazon, AOL, Apple, Barclays, Bosch, Citibank, Coca Cola, Deutsche Telekom, Facebook, Google, IBM, Intel, MasterCard, Microsoft, Paypal, Renault, … Continue reading →

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