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CTech is a technology news platform that delivers timely and impactful stories from the vibrant Israeli tech industry to a worldwide audience. Our team, composed of skilled international journalists, works closely with Calcalist, one of Israel's top business publications, to offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the global aspects of tech developments originating from this dynamic region. We provide a blend of urgent news and comprehensive articles, appealing to industry leaders, investors, and tech aficionados. Whether readers are seeking business opportunities or captivating narratives, CTech offers valuable local insights along with a broader global context.

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Your final login: what happens to your digital identity after death?

3 days ago | calcalistech.com | Viki Auslender

New laws and tech tools aim to help—but the responsibility is still yours. 10:24, 21.04.25 TAGS:FacebookSocial MediaGrief TechA few years after a close friend passed away, I was suddenly struck by a wave of curiosity mixed with nostalgia. It sent me scrolling through our old WhatsApp conversations. The messages were still there—but T’s profile picture had been replaced by a photo of a smiling young man.
October 7 and the collapse of digital permanence

3 days ago | calcalistech.com | Viki Auslender

From Netflix removals to WhatsApp archives, the war’s memory may depend on who hits “save”—and who hits “delete”. 09:46, 21.04.25 TAGS:October 7WarIsrael-Gaza ConflictHow will the October 7 war be remembered in Israeli and global memory? In an era where the internet seems to record everything, new questions suddenly arise: What testimonies and documents will remain available in archives decades from now?
The rise of deathbots: When grief meets artificial intelligence

4 days ago | calcalistech.com | Viki Auslender

AI avatars of the deceased are reshaping mourning—and raising new ethical, psychological, and economic questions. 11:59, 20.04.25 TAGS:Generative AIAIGrief TechGriefA strange new industry is quietly taking shape at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital memory: the "death chatbot" industry, also known as Deathbots or Ghostbots.
Check Point's X-Factor: Can Nadav Zafrir wake the sleeping giant?

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Sophie Shulman

Nadav Zafrir was always the unexpected appointment. The new CEO of Check Point, who took office about six months ago, wasn’t the obvious choice when Gil Shwed — the company’s founding and long-standing CEO — announced his retirement. But Zafrir is used to that. At just 30 years old, he was parachuted into the role of deputy commander of Unit 81, the elite technological division of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps, straight from his position as a field officer in Sayeret Matkal.
“Wiz’s $32B deal showed Tel Aviv startups can deliver massive exits”

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Maayan Manela

The historic Google deal is fueling a surge of job applicants, investor enthusiasm, and startup ambition across Israel’s tech scene. TAGS:The aftershocks of the largest exit in Israeli history—the $32 billion acquisition of Wiz by Google—are already reshaping the local labor market. In addition to the company’s founders becoming billionaires, 1,800 employees received a collective $1 billion in retention bonuses—amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars per person.
Fintech Tapcheck raises $225M—$25M Series A extension and $200M facility—to expand real-time pay | CTech

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Hilton, Taco Bell, and McDonald’s among companies using the fintech’s on-demand pay service. 14:00, 14.04.25 TAGS:TapcheckFundingFintechTapcheck, which provides on-demand pay services, has secured $225 million in fresh financing as the fintech industry continues its push into the labor economy. The sum includes a $25 million Series A extension led by PeakSpan Capital and a $200 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital.
Israel leads the world in women in AI

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | James Spiro

LinkedIn AI Talent Index finds Israeli women nearly three times more represented in AI than the global average. 13:32, 14.04.25 TAGS:LinkedInWomen in AIAIA new LinkedIn AI Talent Index from March 2025 has tracked overall AI talent across several countries and industries and found that Israel is a significant player in the overall ecosystem. The country’s score is 1.65 and ranked sixth-highest worldwide, making it 65% higher than the global average.
Armis president sets bold goal: $1B in sales in three years, IPO in two

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Cybersecurity firm Armis says growing demand, AI-driven innovation, and a multi-product platform put it on track for massive growth. 08:05, 14.04.25 TAGS:CybersecurityArmisIPOThe Wiz-Google deal has cast a strong spotlight on Israeli cyber, and one of the companies likely to benefit significantly from it is Armis Security. Founded by Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael, Armis is considered a top candidate for a major IPO in the coming years.
Alon Huri: "My dream now is to build the next ten Nexts"

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Sophie Shulman

After surviving a life-threatening event, the Next Insurance co-founder discusses the acquisition by Munich Re and his next moves. 10:02, 13.04.25 TAGS:Next InsuranceFintechTeam8Alon HuriAlon Huri vividly remembers the longest 22 minutes of his life. And no, it wasn’t last month when he was waiting for the final decision from German insurance giant Munich Re on whether to sign a $2.6 billion check for Next Insurance, the company he co-founded.
Groundcover raises $35M Series B to dethrone Datadog with a new observability model

2 weeks ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

The Israeli startup lets enterprises keep data on-premise while offering SaaS simplicity. TAGS:In the increasingly crowded world of observability software, one startup is betting that deep visibility and on-premise data control will win over enterprises looking to escape the spiraling costs and complexity of legacy platforms.