As reported in Globes: The Yokne’am-based company, Amazon’s first Israeli acquisition, is building an innovative semiconductor platform. Amazon is acquiring Israeli company Annapurna Labs. The online trading company has confirmed the acquisition of the Yokne’am-based semiconductor company this evening. No financial details were disclosed but sources believe the acquisition is for about $350 million. Very […]
Author: Jeremy Ungar
As reported in Globes: Microsoft plans to integrate the Israeli company’s product in its Office 365 package. Three months after a report by “The Wall Street Journal” and two months after acquiring Israeli company Aorato, Microsoft today confirmed that it is acquiring another Israeli startup, Equivio, for $150-200 million. Equivio is developing text analysis software […]
As reported in Israel21C: Israeli expertise is built into cutting-edge products for everything from smart cars and smart homes to bacteria-banishing fabrics and futuristic mass transport. There’s a lot more on the horizon for 2015. “We’re going to see some exciting innovations next year,” predicts Nimrod Kozlovski, a partner in Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) and […]
The Israeli National Pavilion is back in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2015 presenting a full spectrum of advanced solutions tailored for carriers, content providers, System integrators, app stores, enterprises and users. This year, the Israeli Pavilion will provide a centrally located, high profile venue for nearly 100 of Israel’s leading telecommunication and application companies, […]
As published in Israel21c: Israeli high-tech and biotech startups witnessed a record year of acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs), according to end-of-year reports by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Ethosia Human Resources. The reports show that 52 Israeli startups exited to the tune of some $15 billion this year, while 18 IPOs racked up […]
As reported in Israel21c: Anyone who has driven at night, squinting in the glare of oncoming headlights — or who has struggled to see out the windshield during stormy weather — is familiar with the anxiety-producing and dangerous situation of poor visibility while handling a vehicle. An Israeli startup has set out to eliminate […]
As reported in Globes: Elbit Systems will upgrade four Grumman C-1A aircraft at its M7 Aerospace unit in San Antonio, Texas. Defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. recently announced that its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC has been awarded a directed subcontract from the Brazilian Navy for the upgrade of four Grumman […]
As published in Globes: The Energix solar energy project at Neot Hovav will supply power for 40,000 homes. Energix Renewable Energies Ltd. (ENRG) of the Alony Hetz Property and Investments Ltd. group controlled by Nathan Hetz and the Wertheim family announced today that Israel’s biggest solar energy project, at Neot Hovav in the Negev, has […]
As reported in Globes: The US livestock ID leader is acquiring the Netanya based dairy herd specialist. Allflex Group, a global leader in animal identification systems, has acquired Netanya based SCR for $250 million. SCR, founded in 1976, manufactures and markets advanced monitoring systems for cows and milk production and innovative solutions for management of […]
Tel Aviv was awarded this year’s World Smart Cities Award presented at a gala dinner last night during the Smart City Expo and World Congress in Barcelona. Israel’s largest city was recognised for its initiatives in digitally connecting and engaging citizens with the municipality’s activities. A Residents Club, free Wi-Fi across the city and its own city […]
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