Hi-tech

TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.

Kahn was widely regarded as a pillar of Israeli hi-tech and philanthropy, channeling his wealth into science education, medical research, and ocean conservation.

Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.

The temptation for Israel to use the billions earned in the Armis sale to plug budget holes is immense, but that would be a historic mistake.

The campus will accommodate a higher number of employees than industry executives initially estimated - double the number of the company's employees in Israel today.

After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.

The C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate's AI Division will also include a unit made up of reservists, utilizing their knowledge from civilian life in Israel's hi-tech sector.

The gathering marked the first anniversary of MentOlim, an initiative that has quickly become a lifeline for olim navigating Israel’s competitive hi-tech market.

With a population of roughly 10 million, Israel benefits from a large and expanding labor force. Its $580 billion nominal GDP and $58,000 GDP per capita reflect how far the country has come.

A viral job-seeker post captured the mood: “I’m willing to work 13 hours a day in the office, just let me find an employer.”