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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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: The World Leader in Water Recycling

Technology abounds in many areas in Israel: electronics, medicine, agriculture and more.  Israelis lead the world in water conservation and recycling...and it's not even close!  Almost 90% of Israel's wastewater is recycled and used for irrigation, and the next closest nation recycles less than 20%. Furthermore, Israel has more than enough water for itself and …

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Netanyahu Discusses Israel’s Place in the World

Shabbat Shalom! I recently came across an interesting 4 1/2 minute video of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussing Israel's place in the world.  Things are changing, and many nations of the world are looking to Israel as a partner in intelligence, technology, defense, agriculture and more. Take a look for yourself: PS: We'll return to …

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