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Shoshanna Solomon
Shoshanna Solomon
Picture of Israel's MedyMatch stroke assessment. (Courtesy)
January 29, 2018, 2:52 pm
MedyMatch tech for pinpointing brain bleeds gets FDA nod for quick approval
Tel Aviv startup's software is first to get FDA's Breakthrough Designation for a medical device based on artificial intelligence, company says
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of a glass of water (pinkomelet, IStock by Getty Images)
January 28, 2018, 5:13 pm
Is this water safe to drink? Israeli startup lets you know
Sensor created by Jerusalem-based Lishtot can detect and alert users to water contamination in seconds, company says
By Shoshanna Solomon
A handout photo taken October 5, 2014 and obtained on October 9 shows two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft refueling from a RAAF KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft above a city in Iraq. (AFP/Australian Defense/Sergeant Hamish Paterson)
January 25, 2018, 4:02 pm
Elbit unit gets $150 million deal with Australian Department of Defence
5-year contract will see company provide support services for Australia's battle management systems
By Shoshanna Solomon
Fiverr employees at work in its Tel Aviv offices, August 6, 2017 (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)
January 25, 2018, 3:25 pm
Israel’s Fiverr buys US startup AND CO for undisclosed amount
NY-based company provides online tools to help freelancers with invoices, contracts, payments
By Shoshanna Solomon
US President Donald Trump holds up a copy of legislation before signing the tax reform bill into law in the Oval Office December 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
January 25, 2018, 2:31 pm
Israel likely to change tax policies to counter Trump’s tax reform, experts say
Panel studying implications of new US laws on Israeli and US firms operating in Israel
By Shoshanna Solomon
A cannabis plant was brought to the Knesset in 2009 for the Labor Welfare and Health Committee, which was addressing the issue of medical marijuana. (Kobi Gideon/Flash 90)
January 24, 2018, 2:54 pm
Cannabis legalization can yield NIS 2.3b tax bonanza, report says
The market for weed in Israel has estimated turnover of NIS 6 billion ($1.8b) a year – on which taxes aren't paid
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: A worried businesswoman. (kieferpix, iStock by Getty Images)
January 23, 2018, 3:59 pm
Over-regulation, terrorism, cyber threats keep global CEOs up at night — report
The new PwC report also shows that most chief executives are optimistic and believe global growth will improve over the next 12 months
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: A road signs signifying on Route 60, pointing ways to Jerusalem and Beersheba, on April 23, 2014. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
January 22, 2018, 6:44 pm
IDF’s move south will have limited benefit for residents, study says
Ben-Gurion University researchers say forecasts of the military's relocation having a positive socioeconomic impact on the Negev region are too optimistic
By Shoshanna Solomon
An IDF C4I Corps soldier monitors for hacker activity (Photo credit: Courtesy)
January 22, 2018, 6:42 pm
IDF sees move south as way to rebrand as tech giant
The military is using the relocation of units to the Negev to recast its image, and forecasts benefits from cross-pollination with Ben-Gurion University and local startups
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative photo of an IDF soldier operating a reconnaissance drone. (photo credit: Tsahi Ben-Ami/Flash90)
January 22, 2018, 6:37 pm
US, Israel set up startup competition to tap into anti-terror tech
Over $200,000 in prizes will be awarded to the most promising firms, the 2 countries' defense ministries say
By Shoshanna Solomon
An undated image of a farmer in the western Negev town of Kadesh Barnea inspecting a crop of cherry tomatoes. (Gili Yaari / Flash 90)
January 21, 2018, 3:17 pm
Agricultural group joins nonprofit to set up agritech accelerator
Startup will get access to agronomists and technology professionals, and farming lands
By Shoshanna Solomon
The WE2 delegation of women from Silicon Valley seeks to set up networks and mentorships to create an equal playground in tech. The delegation is seen here accompanied by SNC representatives, January 16, 2018 (Ido Weisman, courtesy Start-Up Nation Central)
January 18, 2018, 3:30 pm
Silicon Valley women visit to boost gender equality in Israel, Gaza tech scene
'We need more women at the table to create a more peaceful world,' says leader of visiting US delegation
By Shoshanna Solomon
Palo Alto Network's new offices and R&D center in Tel Aviv (Courtesy)
January 18, 2018, 2:07 pm
Palo Alto Networks opens new office in Tel Aviv
New site to house development teams and other functions, which are expected to see growth, US cybersecurity firm says
By Shoshanna Solomon
Mellanox headquarters in Yokne'am (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
January 18, 2018, 11:12 am
Starboard seeks to replace all of Mellanox directors in bid for control
US activist investor says in letter to shareholders that current board is unable to create value; lists candidates who 'provide the expertise needed'
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of a pile of dollars (choness, iStock by Getty Images)
January 17, 2018, 2:03 pm
Israeli tech firms raise $5.24 billion in 2017, up 9% from 2016
Separately, 10 Israeli high-tech companies bring in $480 million through initial coin offerings, says 2017 ZAG S&W report
By Shoshanna Solomon
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