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The revolution that got expensive: AI isn’t replacing workers — it’s draining budgets

Two years of promises about cost savings have given way to a reality that's even more expensive, as compute, tokens and infrastructure costs surge rapidly; a study found AI is cheaper than humans in only 23% of tasks, while tokens and maintenance costs inflate budgets

Israel Wullman | 04.27.26

Cyera buys Ryft to boost AI security in deal worth up to $130M

Ryft had raised about $8 million in seed funding, meaning the transaction represents a significant return for the company’s founders and early investors

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 04.24.26

Battle tested: rethinking cybersecurity in the AI era

After being wounded while trying to save others during the October 7 terror attack, entrepreneur Shahar Peled returned to another high-pressure arena; with Terra Security, he is betting companies need continuous, AI-powered testing that moves as fast as modern threats

ynet Global | 04.22.26

ServiceNow completes $7.7B acquisition of Israel’s Armis, expanding AI-driven security platform

Deal unites Armis’ visibility over 7 billion devices with ServiceNow’s workflow automation, positioning the US firm as a key player in agentic AI and end-to-end enterprise risk management

Meir Orbach | 04.21.26

'Israeli engineers are 20% more expensive': strong shekel shakes tech hiring decisions

As the shekel strengthens past 3 per dollar, Israeli tech firms warn of rising costs, stalled hiring and relocation of R&D to Eastern Europe, India and Latin America, saying the trend threatens competitiveness

Tal Shahaf | 04.20.26

Israel's 10D bets on physical AI and deep tech as its next frontier

The early-stage fund, which backed Mentee Robotics from its Series A, is doubling down on hardware-meets-AI companies — a space many still shy away from

ynet Global | 04.12.26

Israel approves new R&D tax incentives in bid to keep high-tech investment

Parliament backs 2026 R&D tax credits, with bigger incentives for firms in periphery and major tech companies, as Israel moves to protect its high-tech edge amid OECD-led tax changes and intensifying global competition for investment

ynet Global | 04.11.26

50 hours for one meeting abroad: Israeli high-tech workers turn into backpackers

One firm bought multiple flight tickets per employee to hedge against cancellations, while others take grueling, multi-leg routes — a costly effort to maintain global ties and avoid losing clients during wartime disruptions

Tal Shahaf | 04.08.26

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Israeli startup claims breakthrough path to million-qubit quantum computer, raises $24M

Founded by four physicists from the Weizmann Institute and Technion, the company aims to overcome scaling barriers using neutral atom technology

ynet Global | 04.06.26

Laser cannons and four-legged robots: how Israeli startups are changing the face of war

Israeli startups are deploying intel-gathering robots, drone-killing laser systems, autonomous vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and rapid 3D missile part production, turning battlefield experience into a powerful global marketing edge

Tal Shahaf | 04.06.26

Qodo raises $70M to accelerate fight against software slop

AI code review startup, used by Walmart, NVIDIA and Monday.com, says funding will help expand its governance platform as enterprises struggle to verify rapidly growing volumes of AI-generated software

ynet Global | 03.31.26

From small northern workshop to global stage, Israeli founder builds women-led tech industry powerhouse

Tal Kaufman, founder of Simtal Nano-Coatings Ltd, employs 99% women across communities as she recalls early debts, raising children on the factory floor and her journey from a struggling startup to global recognition

Navit Zomer | 03.27.26

High-tech executives fuel 300% surge in stock donations as giving hits NIS 420 million in 2025

Keshet report shows 300% surge in share-based donations from high-tech executives, with total giving reaching record NIS 420 million; funds directed to education, social causes and Gaza Envelope rehabilitation

ynet Global | 03.21.26

‘Startup Nation’ under fire: how Israel’s tech sector keeps operating during war

War strains Israel’s tech sector as workers juggle war, reserves and disruptions, but industry pushes to maintain operations and reassure global clients

Tal Shahaf | 03.20.26

From resilience to technological independence: the next challenge for Israeli high-tech

Opinion: Israel’s tech sector keeps operating through war and disruption, but its next test is deeper: turning proven resilience into greater technological independence by building local strength in chips, cloud, manufacturing and other critical systems

Moran Chamsi | 03.19.26

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