"How much tax I've paid, God preserve us!"
"Globes'" exposure of the Tax Authority's plans for keeping tech companies taxable in Israel has drawn fierce responses and dire warnings, although not everyone objects.
Surviving the software storm
At 42, rich in both experience and financial terms, after 20 years at the helm, Similarweb founder and CEO Or Offer is stepping down, leaving a company that is performing strongly despite losing 80% of its market cap.
Tax Authority wants army tech veterans tied to Israel
A bill, described by opponents as draconian, will if enacted require tech unit veterans to pay tax in Israel for 10 years, even if working abroad, and domicile companies they found in Israel.
Following in the footsteps of Wiz
“Globes” profiles Zenity cofounder and CEO Ben Kliger, who worked under Wiz founders Assaf Rappaport and Yinon Costica at Microsoft and aims to build a cybersecurity company as successful as Wiz.
How AI can save employees 5-20 hours work per week
Natural Intelligence CTO Lior Schachter opened the company’s doors to Prof. Lior Zalmanson, Head of the AI Lab at Tel Aviv University to monitor the process of integrating AI into the company. The impact was surprising.
Explosion near Beit Shemesh puts Tomer in the spotlight
A major explosion has been attributed to Tomer, the mysterious government-owned defense company that develops rocket propulsion. “Globes” investigates.
Tech lawyers return to the fold
The trend of leaving large law firms for in-house positions in high-tech is fading as more lawyers return to private practice. “Globes” speaks to three lawyers who have made the return journey.
Microsoft Israel chief leaves amid ethical controversy
Alon Haimovich is leaving after an investigation into alleged unethical use of Azure by the Ministry of Defense, “Globes” has learned. Microsoft Israel has been placed under the management of Microsoft France.
A human answer to human cyber risk
As AI makes attacks ever more sophisticated, Frame Security aims to raise workers' awareness to match them.
Chip industry headache is this Israeli co's opportunity
Liran Zvibel, CEO of data storage unicorn Weka, a rival of VAST Data, tells “Globes” how limited memory is holding back AI.
Third time lucky for Burger King in Israel?
Under Dana Tuchner, the brand is making a comeback. "In ten years’ time we’ll have more than 100 branches," she says.
Inside Intel's turnaround
Intel Israel employees talk about the changes of style and substance since Lip-Bu Tan took the helm, and why they kept faith during the lean years.
Prometheus unbound: Server that can break memory wall
Majestic Labs CEO Ofer Shacham tells “Globes” that the company’s newly unveiled AI server Prometheus is 50 times more powerful than rival options.
Prof. Kandel: Tech sector can't be viewed in isolation
At the “Globes” “Going Long on Israel” conference, Prof. Eugene Kandel called for a holistic approach to the challenge of AI.
From Caesarea to the Moon
Israeli companies are on board for the new Space Race, with a rocket-less launcher, oxygen extraction tech, and even an extraterrestrial server farm.
VAST Data's modest path to a $30b valuation
Early investor Yair Snir of DTC describes a company critical to AI but with zero hype.