Hi-tech

Israeli President congratulates WIZ owner on historic exit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulates WIZ CEO Assaf Rappaport on historic exit: 'This is an unimaginable achievement – I salute you.'

Largest exit in Israeli history

Google acquires Israeli start-up Wiz

Tech giant Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc. has finalized the approximately $30 billion purchase of Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz. Google's largest acquisition and the largest exit in Israeli hi-tech history.

Intel announces termination of deal to acquire Israeli company

Intel Corporation says it 'mutually agreed' to terminate acquisition agreement with the Israeli company Tower Semiconductor.

Unprecedented investment:

Intel to open new factory in Israel with $25 billion investment

New factory in Kiryat Gat to employ thousands, give higher wages than standard for chip manufacturing industry.

Op-ed:

Israel and the law of increasing returns

Israel’s ongoing wars against terrorism and conventional military forces have been but bumps on the road to unprecedented growth. Op-ed.

This is how 130,000 haredi Israelis found jobs

How New York Jews are creating opportunities for disadvantaged Israelis seeking high-tech jobs.

How hi-tech protestor elites removed funds from Israel - to SVB

A Biblical prophecy was revealed in what happened after some of the high-tech elite made good on their threats at Tel Aviv protests.Op-ed.

Israeli hi-tech employees volunteer - and help cancer patients

New hi-tech project helps cancer patients receive earlier diagnosis and treatment. 'No doubt both patients and hospitals will benefit.'

Israel and US to partner in advanced technology

'Joint announcement puts Israel at forefront of global innovation, solidifies its status as a leading technological power,' PM Lapid says.

Philanthropist from Monaco signs billion-shekel real estate deal

Religious philanthropist sees unprecedented profit, 100% returns on investment, after signing Gav Yam deal.

19 clinics and hospitals to establish digital infrastructure

Over 100m NIS will be shared amongst 19 clinics & hospitals, to make data accessible to start-ups and high-tech companies.

Israeli gov't offering 10m to train, place, haredim in hi-tech

Program will see Labor Branch, Israel Innovation Authority, provide 10m to entities creating innovative hi-tech programs for haredi sector.

New Israel Video e-Newsletter

New e-newsletter "Daily Israel Videos" allows subscribers to choose which topics relating to Israel they want to receive.

First-of-its-kind report reveals low rate of women in hi-tech

Less than 1/3 of hi-tech university students are women, only 9.4% of startups were established by female entrepreneurs, report shows.

When elites betray us

Israelis Yair Golan and Oded Goldreich represent object lessons in moral failure. Op-ed.

Israel Innovation Authority grants 54m to grow hi-tech sector

New programs are estimated to result in training, placement, of about 12,000 employees.

New e-Newsletter to Launch

New Israel Videos e-Newsletter Lets Subscribers Choose Topics

Bet El Institutions will launch the e-newsletters Daily Israel Videos, allowing subscribers to choose which topics they want to receive

Israel to grant work permits to Palestinian hi-tech workers

Israeli government okays plan to bring in hundreds of workers from Palestinian Authority for Israel's tech sector.

Engineering and hi-tech - the jobs of the future?

New poll reveals broader willingness to study engineering in coronavirus era.

Israeli company pioneers robot-controlled beehive

Technology helps keep bee population alive by protecting against pesticides.

Want to join the Israeli tech scene? Here's how

Israel Tech Challenge trains top candidates for leading positions in the Israeli hi-tech sector.

'No reason Israeli institutional investors should be left out'

Israel Innovation Authority approves program to promote investments by Israeli institutional investors in Israel’s hi-tech industry.

In first, number of hi-tech employees rises above 300,000

Israel Innovation Authority: Israel’s hi-tech jobs surpass 300K - 8.7% of entire workforce.

Salesforce acquires Israel's ClickSoftware

Salesforce signs definitive agreement to acquire the Israeli ClickSoftware for approximately $1.35 billion.

Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media

Israeli spyware firm believed to have hacked WhatsApp tells clients it can mine data from social media, report says.

Mossad looks for cyber, hi-tech experts

The Mossad's operational cyber arm is currently recruiting cyber experts for service in many fields.

Is Islamic anti-Zionism comparable to Nazi anti-Semitism?

Investment into Israeli car technology triples in three years

Israel’s automotive-tech sector raised $814 million in 2017 as car tech revolution continues.

Ex-Israeli commandos innovate for 'weekend warriors'

IDF veterans create hiking, rappelling tools offering solutions that 'hadn't existed,' say IDF taught them 'nothing is impossible.'

Material sensing technology differentiates between objects

Boaz Arad, CEO of HC-Vision, participates at Computex Taipei.

Israel and Taiwan growing closer and closer

A high-level delegation from Taiwan visited Israel in order to promote cooperation and explore business opportunities.

Number of Arab high school graduates rises

Government plan boosted numbers of Arab high school graduates, college students, minister says. The next step: More hi-tech jobs for Arabs.

Want to join the Mossad?

Israel's espionage agency releases cyber riddle on its website for eager would-be spies.

Who will receive the new Israel Prize in Hi-Tech?

New Israel Prize category awards achievements in Hi-Tech.

'Everyone understands there's a problem and is willing to help'

How Israeli women techies are opening doors for each other in Silicon Valley.

Rivlin honors Shimon Peres one year later

Israeli President calls for greater investment in high-tech in memory of his predecessor, Shimon Peres.

Israelis log out of high-tech jobs for a life offline

Disillusioned by hi-tech and high wages, young Israelis are returning to natural living.

Indian leaders take PA Chairman on tech tour

India partners with Palestinian Authority to bring jobs to civilians. Will it work?

Israeli company is 'crunching the numbers'

Israeli hi-tech company "Sisense" is engineered to make complex data preparation and visualization easy.

Israeli gaming company Playtika acquired by Chinese consortium

Chinese consortium agrees to purchase the Israeli social media games company Playtika for $4.4 billion in cash.

Tributes pour in for Texan hi-tech guru killed in TA car crash

'He was a superb human being.' San Antonio PR specialist Alan Weinkrantz among dead in TA restaurant accident.

Google chief: Israeli tech second only to Silicon Valley

In Tel Aviv, Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt - now head of parent company Alphabet - hails Israel's 'super role' in innovation.

New start-up measures the value of 'likes'

Exclusive interview: SquareTarget, the innovation of an American immigrant to Israel, helps businesses make the most of Instagram.

Canadian Premier announces details on Israel trip

During inaugural mission to Israel, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will focus on high-tech, life sciences and information technology.

MKs blast plan to import foreign tech workers

Proposal to bring in large number of skilled hi-tech workers faces criticism from across the political spectrum.

Warning signs for Israeli hi-tech

Once vaunted Israeli hi-tech sector now faces decline, as there are not enough computer science graduates to sustain growth.

Israeli software extends battery life in 150 million phones

PowerXtend makes battery last up to 20% longer when the most power-intensive applications are running.

Honda seeks Israeli brains for smart cars

Giant Japanese automaker scouting for Israeli start-ups that will help create a crash-free car.

Israeli high-tech funding hits all-time high

Remarkable Quarterly results reveal Israeli high-tech sector raised record $4.4 billion in 2015

Haifa Team Takes Pride in New Intel Breakthrough

Intel announced a new family of Israel developed microprocessors that it says will double the performance of computers.

Poll: Israeli Teens Seek Jobs in High-Tech

More than a quarter of Israeli teens see a future for themselves in the high-tech sector, a poll shows.

Is Israel Still the Startup Nation? You'd Better Believe It!

Arutz Sheva hears from the man molding Israel's next generation of hi-tech innovators.

Economy Ministry Launches $2.5 Million Arab Hi-Tech Program

Ministry names companies to integrate Arab, Druze, Circassian students into hi-tech, with state funds used to increase Arab workers.

Intel Announces Nearly $6 Billion Investment in Israeli Hi-Tech

Economics Minister hails computer chip giant's decision as perhaps the biggest investment in Israel history.

Akunis, Netanyahu Present Tablets to 94 Children

'Computer for Every Child' government program gives underprivileged children new educational opportunities.

Larry King to Help Israeli High-Tech

American television legend joins the Technion in Haifa to establish the Israel Silicon Valley Chambers of Commerce.

Netanyahu Opens CyberTech 2014 Conference

Netanyahu announces cyber defense facility in Be'er Sheva. IBM senior vice president reveals cooperation with Ben Gurion University.

Israeli Hi-Tech Startups On The Rise Again

Acquisitions and bids at unseen levels since 2000 dotcom bubble burst, hi-tech sector attracting growing international attention.

TEVA Asia Reaches Agreement with Israeli Labor Federation

Agreement Reached Between TEVA Asia and Israeli Labor Federation After Protests Against Poor Working Conditions

IDF ‘Graduates’ Form New Tech Elite

‘Graduates’ of IDF tech unit lead top Israeli businesses.