HI-TECH NEWS

Netanyahu: Israel-Intel partnership only ‘just begun’

The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office follows chipmaker Intel’s annual high-level strategic meeting this week, an event bringing together all its senior management for the first time in Israel.

A cornucopia

“The price of a solar energy system for private homes or small businesses ranges from NIS 50,000 to NIS 80,000,” explains Semo, “and not everyone can spend that sum of money right away."

The immigrant story at the heart of Israel’s fraud-fighting start-up

Besides its advanced technological platform and pioneering business model, the company saw the employment of new immigrants as a key reason for its success.

Is Google going to crash Tel Aviv's websites after security change?

Google plans to beef up security with the new version of Chrome, which is due to be released October 16.

Russian official to visit Israel, first since downing of plane in Syria

"I am certain that cooperation between Israel and Russia can advance this field."

Hike of the Month - Springs around Jerusalem

In the small area of the "Jerusalem Mountains" alone, there are about 60-70 such springs. Some of them can be visited very easily by car or public transport.

Your Investments: ‘After the hagim’ personal finance

A few years ago, Financial Engines did a survey on financial procrastination. It found that 68% of adults age 55 or older admit to procrastinating on retirement planning.

Your taxes: Tax Authority gets its come-uppance

So is all hunky dory at the ITA? Not quite. The ITA received embarrassing criticism in a couple of areas.

Fly me to the moon: NASA boost for first Israeli lunar lander

Report: Noble Energy sells entire holding in Tamar Petroleum

Shares in Tamar Petroleum rose by 3.36% in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

TAU forges into blockchain research

Blockchain is a technology that enables secure online business activity and verification of transactions between various parties, without requiring a central or trusted management entity.

Facebook says cyber-attack hackers did not use third party logins

Some security experts, including a former Facebook executive, said the company may have painted a dire, worst-case scenario when it disclosed the attack on Friday.

Elbit System to provide British army with battle management application

MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application is an application for both headquarters and tactical units, based on a command and control platform developed by Elbit Systems.

Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, remain as CEO in SEC settlement

Tesla must appoint an independent chairman, two independent directors, and a board committee to set controls over Musk's communications under the proposed agreement.

Israeli treatment for chemical weapons victims gets US funding

MediWound will receive approximately $12 million of funding over eight years to support activities to develop its NexoBrid product.

Trump economy

US President Donald Trump’s controversial regulatory reforms and tax cuts have spurred the economy forward by all relevant metrics.

Haifa: A breath of fresh air

Haifa is a vibrant, forward-looking developing city. But it was not always so.

Real Estate: Reality check

Despite the fact that during the past few months prices have risen slightly, there is no doubt that the upward price trend seems to be changing. But is it really?

The retirement residence: a win-win situation

A retirement residence complex is a win-win situation for all concerned.

Time to capitalize on the Israeli financial markets

Israel is a very attractive market for raising money for foreign private equity funds, hedge funds and others, such as US real estate companies.

What's new in urban renewal

Urban renewal projects are a fine way to supply new dwellings and rejuvenate cities, especially the downtown areas.

Will the U.S. Embassy's move to Jerusalem affect the real estate market?

Savvy investors have already started buying small apartments that are suitable for singles or couples and have begun renovating them in preparation for the demand.

Housing: Stops and starts

Roni Brik, president of the Israel Builders Association, believes that government policy with regard to the real estate industry is flawed.

The future is in alternative investments

Now things are changing and small investors can have the best of both worlds they can have the yield benefits of alternative investments, short term investors with relatively small minimum amounts.

The global economic arena: playing with the big boys

It is the task of the government to ensure that the economic environment in which it operates allows it to compete fairly.