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Take a look at this picture. It was taken today at our Salesforce offices in Tel-Aviv. It shows a few dozens of Salesforce Israel employees in one of our regular all-hands meetings. What's so special about that? Well, that picture was taken exactly 36 hours after Iran launched a massive aerial strike against Israel with 100s of UCAVs, ballistic and cruise missiles carrying about 60 tons(!) of explosives. Thanks to the Israeli Air force, the air forces of the US, UK, France, Jordan and others *and* Israeli innovation and engineering talent who developed the most advanced multi-layered air defense systems in the world - luckily that attack ended up with relatively low impact. It was a sleepless night for all us in Israel who got an advanced notice of the attack and basically spent that night bracing for impact. Now take another look at this picture. 36 hours later - People showing up at the office, talking to each other, having a few laughs, having meetings, discussing deadlines, solving business problems, discussing engineering problems, doing demos, having coffee and lunch together, having an all-hands meeting together. 36 hours ago we were bracing for impact of 60 tons of explosives that were about to fall out of the sky. Take another look at this picture - This is how resilience looks like. You can count on us. We deliver. No matter what. https://lnkd.in/eXSvz3xv

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See you tomorrow at Google Cloud Day Tel Aviv? Hundreds of passionate cloud tech innovators have already registered to spend the day with us learning and honing skills in the areas of ✅ Advanced use cases for AI ✅ Cybersecurity in the gen AI era ✅ Future proofing your systems with AI-driven infrastructure ✅ Unleashing the power of data and AI ✅ GameDev-ing at scale Whether your organization is cloud native or starting their cloud journey, whether you want to develop innovative customer service or applications to better serve your customers, or increase your productivity – Cloud Day Tel Aviv is where you’ll find inspiration and practical tips. See you tomorrow! #Google #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael #CloudDayTelAviv #StartupNation

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🚀 Ensuring Production Readiness with Dedication and Expertise 💼 Discover how the SAP Mission Control Center played a crucial role in ensuring a smoother production readiness for the Ministry of Health of Israel. Our team's commitment and expertise made all the difference in supporting this critical project. 👉 Read the full story here: https://imsap.co/6043lKFLH #SAPCustomerSupport #SAPMissionControlCenter

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Israeli Tech Exits: 25 years of Audacity and Innovation From Mobileye’s $15.3B Intel Corporation deal to Own Company’s recent $1.9B Salesforce acquisition, Israel’s tech scene has been rewriting the rules for a quarter century. Think about it: • Mobileye: From Jerusalem startup to driving the future of autonomous vehicles. • Mellanox Technologies: Powering supercomputers to supercharging Nvidia’s $3T valuation. • NDS Group: Securing pay-TV’s future while we were still figuring out smart TVs. • Chromatis Networks: Surfing the dot-com wave like pros with a $4.5B exit. But it’s not just about the billions. It’s about the audacity of vision: • Founders disrupting industries while most were cramming for exams. • Scaling from garage startups to global powerhouses. • Turning down billion-dollar offers? That’s not crazy, that’s conviction. From autonomous vehicles to AI chips, Israeli founders aren’t just participating in the tech race - they’re leading it. And here’s the kicker: This is just the beginning. The next Mobileye is probably being cooked up in a Tel Aviv apartment right now. IsraelTech isn’t just exiting - it’s entering the future, guns blazing. The next 25 years? They’re going to be wild. Credit: CTech by Calcalist #startup #venturecapital #technology

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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀. When Elad Shtauber, our VP of Sales Israel, and I joined forces, we immediately recognized the power of our partnership. We discovered the magic of 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴—the strategic alignment of sales and marketing, working together toward common goals. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? Smarketing is the seamless fusion of “sales” and “marketing,” combining these two forces to boost collaboration, efficiency, and effectiveness. Instead of operating in silos, both teams unite to target the right audience and optimize every step of the buyer’s journey. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 CloudZone: ❐ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹: We no longer view ourselves as separate teams; we operate as one strong unit driving growth together. ❐ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: We’ve moved beyond individual departmental goals to shared outcomes. This alignment has improved our ability to identify and engage qualified leads, driving higher conversion rates and more sales success. ❐ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Through constant, open dialogue and regular syncs, we stay aligned and make data-driven decisions, adjusting our strategy as needed. This agility lets us quickly respond to market changes and customer needs, giving us a competitive edge. ❐ 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿-𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Smarketing enables us to build trust and minimize friction in the customer journey by delivering personalized, relevant, and engaging information at every stage, with seamless transitions between marketing and sales. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀? Thanks to our full adoption of Smarketing, we’ve achieved remarkable outcomes. Our alignment has boosted efficiency and significantly enhanced our ability to drive growth. This unified approach has also expedited decision-making and elevated the customer experience at every touchpoint.

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"Don't be afraid to make any mistakes. Don't get in love with your product, get in love with the solution." In a recent episode of Tech Salescraft, Elad Ben-Israel, Co-Founder and CEO of Wing, delves into the challenging yet rewarding path of navigating the startup landscape. With extensive experience in tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, Elad shares his insights on the importance of innovative sales strategies and the evolving role of a CEO in a tech startup. Explore our latest blog for a detailed look at how Elad’s journey and Wing’s approach to building impactful tech solutions highlight the significance of passion, leadership, and community in driving startup success.👇 https://lnkd.in/ez37nbQ7 #StartupStories #TechSalesRecruitment #TechSalescraft #TechSalesBlog

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In today’s fast-paced and uncertain environment, accessing top tech talent often means expanding internationally. At COMMIT Offshore, with 200+ team members across four global centers, I’ve found that thriving in global hiring depends on two main factors: 🔑 Cultural Compatibility: Embracing cultural diversity is key. For instance, Israel’s direct style can differ greatly from the more reserved approach of Ukrainian, Armenian professionals. 🤝 Emphasis on Soft Skills: Technical expertise is critical, but it’s the adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills that truly bind a team. Identifying and understanding personality types can transform team dynamics: 🔍 The Analyst – Detail-oriented, thorough, and structured. Perfect for roles that need data-driven decisions and precision. ✅ The Task-Oriented – Mission-focused, efficient, and punctual. Ideal for tasks with tight deadlines and clear objectives. 🎤 The Promoter – Charismatic and engaging, they light up the room. Great fit for Sales and Marketing! 🤝 The Supporter – Calm, empathetic, and reliable. Perfect for roles in care-giving and customer support. Creating successful international teams goes beyond recruitment—it's about building a shared culture that resonates globally. Read the full article 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXVPZ4nd #GlobalTalent #RemoteTeams #TechHiring #ITOutstaffing #ITSolutions #OutstaffSolutions #ITOutsourcing #StaffAugmentation #TeamAugmentation

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If it's worth boasting about, let's skip the modesty! It's a story about creating Happy from scratch. Happy, a Viven Operations dental subsidiary, sells clear aligners across Israel. They work with partner doctors to ensure top-notch care and expert support, all focusing on promoting healthy teeth and fulfilling lives. So, here's what we've been up to at Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner Lab: ✦ Crafted modern branding to capture the energy of the target audience.  ✦ We tackled Hebrew font challenges and chose Avenir Next Hebrew and Gan CLM, suited to the language's unique style.  ✦ Designed the website with a sticker-style layout, using a mix of images and block-based tiles.  ✦ Added features like Treatable Cases, Day and Night Treatment, and a Mini Quiz to boost user engagement. Guess what? Healthcare can be warm and friendly – now you know it! 😁 Check out the full case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCGeBfBZ

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I spoke with Calcalist כלכליסט last week about how the combination of high candidate volumes and diminished in-house recruiting resources are creating tough conditions for candidates. Companies are feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of applicants, so they're either not posting roles publicly or only speaking to a tiny portion of candidates, usually the ones who get an extra push from someone in their network. This is especially difficult for groups that tend to have weaker networks in the tech ecosystem - juniors, olim, racial/ethnic/religious minority groups, candidates looking to make a career change or enter hi-tech from other industries, etc. Network-based hiring has some benefits for companies, but can also reinforce existing inequalities around access to opportunities. HR and Talent teams need to think about how to balance resource limitations against the desire to continue to build diverse, inclusive teams.

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For Hebrew readers, an article I'm part of, about #OpIsrael and #OpJerusalem which is an ongoing cyber operation of cyber attacks and terrorism carried out by Iranians and other Jihadist fundamentalist cyber groups attacking Israel's organizations, companies and infrastructure.

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Our Director of Cloud Architects, Eran Ċhetzroni, delves into the reasons behind the increasing demand for #GPUs and the concerns companies have about potential value loss. Tune in to the latest episode of "Hello Cloud," the #GoogleCloud #podcast, to gain valuable insights on this pressing topic. *Podcast is in Hebrew #thisishowwedoit DoiT #genai #cloud

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Proud of Rivery for their outstanding achievement in G2’s Summer 2024 Grid Report for ETL Tools! Founded by Itamar Ben Hemo, Aviv Noy, and Alon Reznik, Rivery’s solution that enables organizations to build efficient, scalable end-to-end ELT pipelines and gain complete control and freedom of their data secured wins in five categories: 👑 Best Enterprise Support 👑 Easiest to do Business With for Enterprises 👑 Easiest to Use 👑 Best Relationship with Enterprises 👑 Best Relationship with Businesses Check out the official announcement >> Link in comments -- Want to learn more about winning your business? 👉 Make sure to hit FOLLOW at State of Mind Ventures (SOMV). #Startups #Innovation

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🚨 LinkedIn Security Flaw 🚨 Please be aware of links in posts! Those are not always what the preview shows and could lead you to a phishing attack #phishing #security #flaws #linkedin

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🚀 Attention Tech Innovators: It's Time to Hack Happiness! 🧠✨ The Engagement Lab's episode is here to change how we approach joy in the digital realm. I sat down with Talia Soen, the mastermind behind the Happy Things app, and my partner in crime, Adi Joseph Shmorak 🕵️‍♂️, and boy, did we uncover some game-changing insights! 1️⃣ Positive Psychology: Your Secret Weapon for User Engagement 🍯 Forget traditional engagement metrics. The real magic happens when you blend positive psychology with product design. Clark et al.'s 2020 study reveals that well-being stems from small, daily rituals. So, why not bake these joy-inducing moments right into your product? That's how you create an experience that users can't resist! 2️⃣ Busting the Western Happiness Myth 🎭 Time to challenge our achievement-obsessed culture! Graham's 2021 study on global happiness shows that joy isn't about ticking off accomplishments. It's about meaningful experiences and connections. How can we reflect this in our tech solutions? 3️⃣ Sustainable Habits: The New Product Design Gold Standard 🏆 We're not just after downloads; we're cultivating life-changing habits. The 2024 AI report points to a future where tech doesn't just track behavior—it nurtures positive patterns. Imagine an app that learns from your happiest moments and guides you towards more. That's the future of product design! 4️⃣ User Feedback: Your Innovation Supercharger 🚀 The EURAD study (2024) confirms it: continuous user input is the key to product evolution. Think of your users as co-pilots in your happiness mission. Their feedback isn't just valuable—it's essential for creating truly impactful products.🌟 Join the Tech for Good Revolution! With tech as our catalyst, we're on the cusp of a happiness revolution. By integrating positive psychology, challenging happiness misconceptions, fostering sustainable habits, and embracing user feedback, we're not just improving products—we're elevating the entire digital experience. Ready to be part of this mission? Let's use tech to spread joy, one micro-interaction at a time! Drop a 🚀 in the comments to join the movement. Together, let's make the digital world a happier place! https://lnkd.in/dMmQYxWp #TechForHappiness #InnovationCatalyst #EngagementLab #AIForJoy #positivepsychology #Userengagement #userengagementstrategy

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Ever wondered why AWS users need both native security tools and third-party solutions like Wiz? You're not alone. In our upcoming meetup, we'll dive deep into this crucial question, exploring how the "Better Together" approach maximizes your cloud environment's security. But that's just the beginning. With a multitude of tools and data sources at your fingertips, how do you effectively manage it all? It's like owning a Ferrari – powerful, but requiring skilled handling. We'll show you how to become that expert driver, seamlessly orchestrating your security toolkit. To round off our discussion, you'll hear a firsthand account from a customer, sharing their security journey before and after implementing Wiz. Their story will provide valuable insights into real-world cloud security challenges and solutions. Join us for this enlightening session featuring speakers from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Wiz, AllCloud and Fireblocks. We guarantee an engaging conversation that will transform your approach to cloud security.

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"Israeli companies are responsible for 5%(!) of mobile game downloads worldwide", according to Assaf Vaknin , who spoke at the 4th IL Gaming Conference in Tel Aviv earlier this week. This is a clear indication of the strength and vibrancy of the Israeli gaming ecosystem, pointing towards a promising future. Sveta Morag presented impressive AI demos of Google Cloud capabilities, and Dani Valevski from Google Research presented groundbreaking AI research in collaboration with Google DeepMind . It's clear that AI is reshaping the gaming landscape at an unprecedented pace, and we're committed to playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of this dynamic sector. We believe 2025 will be a year of significant growth, and Google is proud to be a driving force behind this resurgence. Google Calcalist כלכליסט Playtika

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CASE STORY - PART II ------- We are on with the second part of story about our implementation to Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. This time it's more detailed, and tells about how we moved this medical center from 6 systems to one. All-in-one is one of the basic concepts of our software. We really thing, that using multiple solutions (sometimes over 30) only make your clinic way less efficient. If you have a software mess in your medical center or chain of clinics - that one is for you 😊 https://lnkd.in/eQM-tNK8

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Episode #8: XOLTAR - AI companion for patients. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Asaf Shiloni. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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If you've ever asked yourself what AI can do for your organization, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find the answer in this Ness webinar series.  And if you are looking for cloud AI solutions, our Ness.Cloud experts will be happy to start the journey with you 🚀 ☁ #ness #nesscloud #multicloud #aws #gcp #azure #cloud #cloudai

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