Is the cloud the biggest technological revolution of the past century and what are the ethical boundaries of data tracking?
CTech Daily Roundup: Israel’s tech envoys identify challenges and opportunities of the post-covid world
Rapid 7 acquires Israeli cyber startup Alcide.IO for $50 million. This is the first acquisition of an Israeli company by the U.S.-based and Nasdaq-traded Rapid 7. Read more
“I’m betting my life on it”: Yoni Bloch’s vision for the future of video. With eko, viewers can experience choice-driven entertainment where their decisions directly impact the narrative of the stories they watch. Read more
“The cloud is the biggest technological revolution of the past century.” The pandemic has convinced many companies to rely on IoT innovative technologies like the cloud, AI, and robotics in order to work from home, says Accenture Labs CEO Shimon Elkabetz. Read more
Data tracking of athletes tests ethical boundaries. From sleep patterns to biometrics, teams and brands are seeking new revenue streams to capitalise on stars most intimate info. Read moreClal Insurance invests $35 million in FinTLV’s second fintech fund. Israeli fund FinTLV invests in fintech and insurtech startups and has led a fundraising round together with Psagot Investment House and Poalim Capital Markets of $20 million. Read more
“Covid-19 revealed supply chain holes for hundreds of thousands of companies.” Speaking at Calcalist and Accenture’s Innovation Week, SAP Labs Israel managing director talks about the urgency of going digital. Read more
Sarona Partners’ 365x Accelerator opens two new courses for mature startups. The startups will take part in four months of programs and an additional two months to build on business opportunities. Read more“Space will be the dominant economy in the next 20 or 30 years.” During Israeli Space Week event entrepreneurs, scientists, and educators gather to discuss the impacts of the space sector, which is expected to become a $1-$3 trillion industry. Read more
Don’t let SimilarWeb’s growth fool you, its startup vibe is alive and well. SimilarWeb’s CTO Ron Asher assures CTech it’s the same company it’s always been - albeit with a few more millions in the bank. Read more
HR Post Covid | Samsung NEXT: “Full return to the office is unlikely, and that’s ok.” With no end in sight, organizations around the world are accepting that Covid-19 will change company culture for years to come. Read more
Report: Israeli startup Otonomo eyeing merger with SPAC. U.S.-based Software Acquisition Group, Inc. II raised $172.5 million in a Nasdaq IPO. Read more
GreenQ’s Internet of Garbage solution makes cities smarter about their waste. Israeli company provides cities with real time data on garbage collection, allowing them to cut down expenses and pollution. Read more
Opinion | Automation, AI, and Blockchain: Here's how B2B payments may change in 2021. It’s possible now for companies of any size to catch up to current trends and transform their B2B payments in a matter of days, explains Stampli CTO, Ofer Feldman. Read more
