Intel Purchases Israeli Mobileye for $15.3 Billion

In the largest acquisition ever of an Israeli high-tech company, Intel just announced the purchase of Mobileye for over $15 billion.  Accounting for over 70% of the advanced driver assistance/anti-collision systems in the world, Mobileye's mission is to reduce motor vehicle accidents and injuries. According to Mobileye's website: Mobileye has invested over 15 years in …

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Several US States do Big Business with Israel

It has long been known that Israel is an innovation nation.  Leaders in technology, agriculture, medical equipment and several other industries, Israeli companies are finding homes all over the globe, including the United States. Last June, the New England-Israel Business Council put out a report, indicating $9 billion in revenue from Israeli-founded companies in Massachusetts …

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Israel: Innovation Nation – at the Super Bowl?

Ok, did you watch the Super Bowl?  I hear it was a fantastic game...but what does that have to do with Israel!?! Did you know an Israeli-developed product made a big hit on Super Sunday?  The technology behind Intel's 360 Replay was developed in Israel, and allows fans to "Be the Player," as they view …

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Israel: Innovation Nation – Desalination

Shabbat Shalom friends!  I want to return briefly to a feature we haven't visited in a while: Innovation Nation.  Israel is a world leader in innovation. For example, technology in your cell phone was likely developed (partially or in full) in Israel.  Many computer chips trace their design back to Israeli researchers.  The drip system …

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