CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Intel postpones construction of new Israeli factory; Canada's fake news takes a detour through Tel Aviv

Intel postpones construction of new Israeli factory. Intel announced its intention to expand its Kiryat Gat fabrication operations in late 2018 as part of a global manufacturing push. Read more

 

Canada's fake news takes a detour through Tel Aviv. An Israeli company recently tied to a fake news smear attempt in Canada has admitted a connection to the perpetrator—but rejected all responsibility. Read more

Microsoft offices in Israel. Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Israel to integrate contract employees as general staff. Israeli law restricts contract employment to a nine-month period, but many companies use a loophole to fire employees after said period only to rehire them under the same terms. Read more

 

Israel’s National Biometric Database Authority failed to report two security incidents. The authority failed to report the incidents—which took place in 2017 and 2018—to its overseeing parliamentary committee, a committee that apparently hasn’t convened since 2017. Read more

 

Intel announces Israeli startup accelerator. Called Ignite, the accelerator will host 10 to 15 pre-seed to seed stage startups for a 20-week mentorship program in a variety of product, management, and technical areas. Read more

 

Hospitality chain Selina to open a location in Jaffa. Selina’s hostels offer co-working spaces, curated tours, wellness and fitness classes, homegrown produce-based meals, and volunteer activities. Read more

 

Predictive analytics company Endor wins MetLife Korea’s innovation program. Endor offers cloud-based predictive software intended to help businesses make decisions without requiring in-house data science expertise. Read more