Which Israeli company raised $32 million and who signed a deal with Carrefour?
CTech Daily Roundup: Despite Covid-19 calamity, India’s economy is primed for Israeli tech
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University develop a device that predicts epileptic seizures. The system is based on machine learning algorithms and can predict a seizure up to an hour before one is due. Read more
India. Photo: AFP Israeli startup Salt Security inks deals with Carrefour and Equinix. Salt Security uses artificial intelligence algorithms to develop protection tools for application programming interfaces (API). Read more
Israel’s keepMed gets 13 million Euro series C for sleep apnea device in Europe and the U.S. The funding from European investors comes after the completion of regulatory hurdles. Read more
IMPROVATE hosts first ‘Food Security’ conference, linking African nations with Israeli tech. The conference aimed to connect Israeli tech companies to African nations to feed its growing population. Read more
Interview | Organizations that refuse to go digital cannot exist in the post-coronavirus world, says Cisco Israel GM. “At the end of the day, it comes down to having a culture that nourishes innovation and a platform that enables it. Only companies that can offer both will end up thriving,” says Oren Sagi. Read more
Israel’s Minute.ly is helping boost fan engagement at the Basketball Champions League. Due to social distancing restrictions, fans can use the company’s AI-driven technology solution to boost engagement and view game highlights. Read more
Round B | Startup Soup: Selecting the right people to throw in the pot gives a company all its flavor. How does an early-stage company recruit the right people when you can’t afford to compete with the tech scene’s salaries? Read more
Axis Security closes $32 million series B to meet WFH-generated demand. The company’s funding round was led by Canaan Partners, with participation from Ten Eleven Ventures and Gili Raanan’s Cyberstarts. Read more
Bar-Ilan University innovation center and Wolfson Medical Center join forces to promote healthcare projects. The UnBox Center founds and accelerates university projects and as part of the cooperation with Wolfson joint teams of researchers and doctors will undergo a methodic training program and ultimately set up startups. Read more
Analysis | Technology vs. Torah: Israel’s identity as the nation of startups and spirituality. In Israel, entrepreneurs see an opportunity to discover innovative technology while honoring the spiritual traditions of the country’s history. Read more
Interview | Content streaming model can’t hold water, the future is bundles, says Synamedia exec. "At the end of the day everybody wants a bundle. We believe that the ones that will be the winners will be the ones with the infrastructure," says Yael Fainaro, SVP security. Read more
Employer Branding | Our employees must have one thing: Curiosity, says Verint's SVP Marketing and Employer Branding. As CTech dives deeper into the idea of Employer Branding, Verint has helped us understand what they do to attract top talent. Read more
In the fierce battle for talent, Employer Branding can help the underdog beat out tech giants. In recent years, smaller companies have learned how to attract and retain talented employees - with some even beating giants like Facebook at their own game. Read more
Opinion | Schools Shutdown: There are many benefits to remote learning, edtech expert reassures anxious parents. Professor Ina Blau argues that the Covid-19 lockdown has forced the education system to adopt advanced teaching methods and that there is no turning back. Read more
