CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Modern PC users have rejuvenated the computer market, says Intel exec. Smartphones are amazing for connecting users, but when people want to focus on a task or to get creative, they turn to their computers, said Intel vice president Ran Senderovitz. Read more

New York-based financial services firm Jefferies to join Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. As a remote member, Jefferies’ international clients will gain better access to Israeli tech and biotech companies, creating more investment opportunities. Read more

Amazon acquires assets of online advertising company Sizmek. Though headquartered in Austin Texas, most of Sizmek's operations are based on Israel-based MediaMind, which it acquired in 2011. Read more

Japan’s Dentsu scouting for Israeli investments and collaborations. The Japanese advertising company has established a local division in Israel to facilitate local relations. Read more

Medical aesthetic devices manufacturer InMode gearing up for Nasdaq IPO. InMode develops devices that use radio-frequency energy technology, capable of penetrating subdermal fat. Read more

Initiative Q founder launches mosquito tracking startup. Saar Wilf’s Bzigo develops a device that monitors a room using an infrared camera and marks the mosquito’s exact location with a red laser once it lands. Read more  

S&P says new Israeli election will not impact the country’s credit score. Absent major external shocks or the unexpected deterioration of the security environment, S&P expects Israel’s economy to expand by 3.2% in 2019. Read more

Customer behavior startup Cooladata in talks for its acquisition. CoolaData develops a cloud-based platform for analyzing online user behavior for the e-commerce and gaming industries. Read more

List | Seven Tel Aviv tech conferences to look out for in June. June is one of Tel Aviv’s busiest months in terms of international technology events. Here are seven conferences you might want to keep your eye on. Read more