Check Point Software Technologies has announced a new Western Australia data residency instance for its Check Point Workplace Security SASE, adding a Perth point of presence (PoP) to its existing regional footprint in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. The company said the Perth instance is intended to support enterprise and government organisations in Western Australia seeking […]
Q-Factor, Israel’s newest quantum developer, revealed early this week a $24 million in seed funding to innovate in the field of neutral-atom quantum computing, with Intel Capital as one of the funding investors. The company was founded by researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Weizmann Institute of Science, with both […]
During Operation “Roaring Lion”, global equity markets showed volatility amid rising Middle East tensions. Tel Aviv moved differently. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TA-35: +71% YoY (Mar 2025–Mar 2026)Reached all-time highs in March 2026About +6% following Israel-US strikes on Iran Global comparison (same period) US S&P 500: −6.1% from its Jan-2026 peakEU Euro Stoxx 50: −2% […]
Choosing a hospital is rarely a simple decision. For many, the choice is made during moments of intense uncertainty, weighing a difficult diagnosis against the hope for a positive outcome. In an era where the number of hospitals worldwide is projected to approach 216,000, dependable guidance is more essential than ever. To provide this clarity, […]
In a meeting that underscores the shifting dynamics of global diplomacy and innovation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reaffirmed their nations’ deepening strategic partnership. This engagement, marked by PM Modi’s historic address to the Knesset on 25 February 2026, reflects a sophisticated alignment across technology, energy, and national […]
H/T: Nvidia acquires Israeli AI startup Illumex for $60 million The Israeli company’s Generative Semantic Fabric (GSF) platform transforms an enterprise’s organizational corpus of knowledge into AI-ready, context-rich business language embedded into semantic ontologies. Nvidia has acquired Israeli startup Illumex, Calcalist has learned. Financial terms were not disclosed, though the deal is estimated to be […]
On 16 February 2026, the Israel Trade Commission hosted a dedicated side event for evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne, bringing together Australian industry leaders and a delegation of Israeli AgTech companies for an afternoon of discussion, networking and collaboration. The event was held at KPMG and graciously hosted by Josh Geelan, Global Lead for ESG at […]
German shipping giant wins six-month tender, dividing Israeli carrier’s global and strategic assets to satisfy state “golden share.” After a tender process that lasted about six months, the sale of Israeli shipping company Zim has reached the finish line. Calcalist has learned that German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd won the tender and partnered with FIMI, Israel’s […]
Israel’s cybersecurity ecosystem has once again captured global attention, with a landmark acquisition that underscores the country’s continued leadership in digital security innovation. Palo Alto Networks has finalised its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity leader CyberArk in a deal valued at around $25 billion. Beyond the scale of the transaction, the message is clear: identity security […]
Israel Trade Commission to Australia Mr. Ohad Blumberg in interview on Australian national radio. In this podcast we discuss what exactly the role of an Israeli Trade Commissioner is, how the Commissioner helps accelerate Israeli business in a competitive environment abroad, how the Israeli economy is tracking in a mid-war status and what names of […]
