August 24, 2008 9:25 AM
19 Israel-related technology headlines from the week of August 17, 2008
During the week of August 17, 2008, news on cleantech and IT investments continued to lag as VCs and other investors try to stay afloat in the current economic climate by conserving their funds. IBM and Microsoft were back in the news for their investments in Israel earlier this year while Israeli companies turned out to be the biggest winners from Israel in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The coolest news this past week was Intel's new technology that will allow devices to be charged wirelessly through the air. For these headlines and more (including information security and telecommunications), check out the complete list of 19 Israel-related technology headlines from the week of August 17, 2008, below.
Cleantech
Better Place names Israeli firm to oversee recharging
Socio-Economic Cabinet Approves Proposal on Promoting Renewable Energy
Information Technology
IBM's XIV storage lacks high-end features, analyst says
Microsoft: Virtualization Party Just Getting Started
Intel Looks to Power Devices Through Air
Shunra Software Joins HP Software Marketplace Referral Program
Information Security
New Version of GlobalView Mail Reputation Available
ALDN,SFNT Jasmine Holdco Confirms Proposal to Acquire Aladdin Knowledge Systems for $13.00 Per Share in Cash
Online Encyclopedia Lists Internal Network Security Threats
Telecom/Mobile
Pinger Selects VoIP Co. Voxbone to Expand Mobile Voice Service
N-trig's DuoSense(TM) Digitizer Embedded in Intel's New UrbanMax Mobile Computer
Bebo Pioneer Jim Scheinman Joins MocoSpace Board of Directors
Dov Moran has high modu expectations
Israel telecoms sector revs grow 5.4 pct in 2007
Miscellaneous
Israel leads OECD in R&D
Eyeing global market, Technion makes its MBA English-only
Washington Watch: Israel brings home gold from China
U.S. entrepreneur makes aliyah seeking 'next big invention'
Interview with VC power broker, Anat Segal
About the author: Lisa Damast is the Membership Manager of ebizQ.net and currently resides in Israel. Any questions or inquiries regarding this blog or ebizQ membership services can be directed to her via email at ldamast (at) ebizq (dot) net. She can also be followed on Twitter, where she covers additional Israeli technology companies and Israel-related headlines and topics.
*About the Weekly Headlines image: The Star of David in the image was found on Flickr and is used under the Creative Commons license. It was originally uploaded by Flickr member, zeevveez. The overall Weekly Headlines image was designed by Lisa Damast.
Cleantech
Better Place names Israeli firm to oversee recharging
Socio-Economic Cabinet Approves Proposal on Promoting Renewable Energy
Information Technology
IBM's XIV storage lacks high-end features, analyst says
Microsoft: Virtualization Party Just Getting Started
Intel Looks to Power Devices Through Air
Shunra Software Joins HP Software Marketplace Referral Program
Information Security
New Version of GlobalView Mail Reputation Available
ALDN,SFNT Jasmine Holdco Confirms Proposal to Acquire Aladdin Knowledge Systems for $13.00 Per Share in Cash
Online Encyclopedia Lists Internal Network Security Threats
Telecom/Mobile
Pinger Selects VoIP Co. Voxbone to Expand Mobile Voice Service
N-trig's DuoSense(TM) Digitizer Embedded in Intel's New UrbanMax Mobile Computer
Bebo Pioneer Jim Scheinman Joins MocoSpace Board of Directors
Dov Moran has high modu expectations
Israel telecoms sector revs grow 5.4 pct in 2007
Miscellaneous
Israel leads OECD in R&D
Eyeing global market, Technion makes its MBA English-only
Washington Watch: Israel brings home gold from China
U.S. entrepreneur makes aliyah seeking 'next big invention'
Interview with VC power broker, Anat Segal
About the author: Lisa Damast is the Membership Manager of ebizQ.net and currently resides in Israel. Any questions or inquiries regarding this blog or ebizQ membership services can be directed to her via email at ldamast (at) ebizq (dot) net. She can also be followed on Twitter, where she covers additional Israeli technology companies and Israel-related headlines and topics.
*About the Weekly Headlines image: The Star of David in the image was found on Flickr and is used under the Creative Commons license. It was originally uploaded by Flickr member, zeevveez. The overall Weekly Headlines image was designed by Lisa Damast.
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