News for June, 2010
MobileMax wins telecom deal in Oceania
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Mobile integration solutions developer MobileMax Technologies Ltd. has received an order for the purchase of software licenses from a mobile carrier in the Oceania region in the southwest Pacific Ocean for NIS 1 million. The company expects another order for software compatibility products and to sign an agreement for the purchase of software licenses and the provision of support services. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000570759&fid=1725
Weizmann ranked 2nd best academic workplace in world
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The Weizmann Institute of Science has been ranked the second best scientific institutions outside the US in which to work by “The Scientist” ranking of “Best Places to Work: Academia – Top 10 International Academic Institutions for 2010″, for the second consecutive year, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is ranked fifth. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000570771&fid=1725
Comverse upgrades Haiti mobile network
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Comverse Technology Inc. will upgrade and expand the business support system and SMS capabilities of Haiti mobile carrier, Voila, in order to enhance service features and better accommodate the increased texting traffic that has occurred since January’s devastating earthquake. Comverse did not disclose the size of the deal, but market sources estimate it at about $1 million. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000570674&fid=1725
Google VP: Israel is one of our fastest growing markets
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010“I’m always excited to be in Israel. There’s amazing energy here, and Israel is a wonderful place for innovation,” said Google VP search products & user experience Marissa Mayer at the Google Chrome developers conference (DevFest) at Airport City. Mayer added, “This is the first Google Chrome developers conference, and we’re excited that it’s happening in Israel, because this is one of the fastest growing markets in the world for us.” http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000570558&fid=1725