Covid-19

20 stories about Covid-19
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New tricks for old dogs: How Intel pivoted its accelerator program online

30.07.20|James Spiro
Tzahi Weisfeld was tasked with starting Intel’s accelerator program in Israel - then Covid-19 happened
בדיקת קורונה במי ביוב

Israeli scientists work with Kando to pinpoint Covid-19 outbreaks in the sewers

30.07.20|James Spiro
In a new surveillance pilot project, results can help warn authorities about potential outbreaks and prevent lockdowns
תל אביב יקרה מגדלי עזריאלי הקרייה

Intel renting four more floors in Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Center despite pandemic real-estate crunch

30.07.20|Shlomit Tzur
Intel is renting the four floors with a total space of 6,000 square meters for the employees of Habana Labs, the Tel Aviv-based artificial intelligence chip developer Intel purchased for $2 billion last December
למונייד ביטוח

What did Goldman Sachs do to Lemonade and how long do employees spend on social media when WFH?

29.07.20|CTech
CTech Daily Roundup: Israeli cyber company Ermetic completes $17 million series A round
מלצר עם מסכה ברצלונה ספרד 27.5.20

As Covid-19 sees layoffs surge, app that offers short term jobs prospers

29.07.20|Allon Sinai
Nano developed an application that connects employees seeking a daily income with employers in need of temporary workers
בדיקת קורונה אור יהודה 22.7.20

Israel’s Covid-19 proximity detection app rolls out, with much criticism

29.07.20|Omer Kabir
Experts highlight problems in the app’s security, code, privacy protection and methodology
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5 things to keep in mind when raising money for your startup during a global crisis

29.07.20|Alon Arvatz
Entrepreneurs planning on raising funds in the near future will not have it easy but there is room for optimism and there are things you can do in order to improve your chances of securing future investments
אסתי איילון קובו נספחת כלכלית בייג'ין

With the pandemic behind it and V-shaped growth charts, China holds great promise for Israeli tech

27.07.20|Allon Sinai
Israel’s economic attaché to Beijing urges companies to consult with her on regulation, before rushing into the lucrative market
נמל תעופה שדה תעופה נתב"ג המראות

Quarantine for incoming Israelis from safe countries to be cut to five days, if and when skies open

27.07.20|Navit Zomer
Israelis are currently unwelcome in many countries, including Cyprus and Greece, due to the recent dramatic rise in new coronavirus infections
דדה גולדשמידט

Why digital identity will be key to navigating the new normal

26.07.20|Dede Goldschmidt
Whether it’s for opening a bank account, e-Commerce shopping, filing taxes online, or onboarding a multitude of new digital services, identification is fundamental to establishing the individual’s legitimacy and trust
טלי סגל נספחת כלכלית ריו

Israeli startups will want to be here when Brazil bounces back, says trade attaché

25.07.20|Allon Sinai
Despite Covid-19 devastation, Brazil’s economy is recovering and could use the help of Israeli technology
ועידת התעשייה של ישראל גיל שויד מייסד מנכ"ל צ'ק פוינט  בשיחה עם סופי שולמן

Check Point CEO Gil Shwed says he plans to reduce real-estate holdings in Israel

23.07.20|Sophie Shulman
Most of the company’s employees combine work from home and office attendance, reducing the need for extensive office space
Lonne Jaffe  מנהל שותף Insight Partners  כנס סייבר

Cybersecurity profitability on the rise due to Covid-19, says Insight Partners managing director

23.07.20|CTech
Lonne Jaffe admitted that there was plenty of uncertainty at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but that Insight Partners never wavered in its belief in the potential of cybersecurity
מוסף שבועי 21.3.19 ד.נ.א גיל שוויד

Covid-19 and no flights mean more money for Check Point as Q2 profits soar

22.07.20|Sophie Shulman
IT security powerhouse beats analysts' predictions with revenue climbing 4% to $506 million and diluted earnings per share surging 15%
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What did the former Mossad chief say about cyberattacks and why might an EU court topple Israeli tech?

19.07.20|CTech
CTech Daily Roundup: The industry is hanging by a thread: 10 laid-off tech pros tell their stories
תמיר פרדו לשעבר ראש המוסד ויו"ר חברת Cann 10

Covid-19 outbreak will lead to an increase in cyberwars, says former Mossad chief

19.07.20|CTech
Tamir Pardo warned that any company that finds a vaccine will become a target for cyberattacks by state actors and business competitors
קורונה נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג  ב בייג'ינג 10.2.20

Covid-19 is a game-changer for foreign investments

19.07.20|Doron Ella
Countries fear that companies operating in sectors crucial to national security will require a quick infusion of capital through foreign investment, leading important assets in fighting off current and future health crises in the hands of out-of-state players, especially from China
תינוק אינטרנט אייפד טאבלט צעצוע

This crisis will lead to a baby boom in the tech sector

19.07.20|Eran Wagner
Government and capital should invest in young startups to plant the seeds of new post-coronavirus growth
ינון אלרועי ראש הנציגות הכלכלית של משרד הכלכלה והתעשייה בניו יורק

The U.S. response to Covid-19 affects Israeli businesses, say Israeli investors

19.07.20|James Spiro
Speaking at The Israeli Business Forum of New York, Israeli business leaders discuss all the ways the U.S. is helping - or hindering - the Israeli economy
מחאה הפגנה עצמאיים אמנים משבר כלכלי קורונה בלפור ירושלים

Protests escalate in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as discontent from government’s response to Covid-19 grows

19.07.20|Ynet
During Saturday's protests, police used water cannons to disperse the crowd of 1,500 people around Netanyahu's residence, while in Tel Aviv, police used tear gas to try to stop the demonstrators from marching through the streets and blocking traffic