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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.

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


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