Avi Corfas

What if all the trending #buzzwords, when put together, actually made sense? 🧐 I spoke about global #election campaigns, and how #AI-generated #deepfake was used in trying to skew them. The talk is in Hebrew, but I'm sure there's an AI for that 😉 It was based on detailed research by CP<R>'s Yoav Arad Pinkas, which can be read here - https://lnkd.in/dGfkR4vE Wikimedia Israel Reichman University Check Point Software https://lnkd.in/dRpPKf3X

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🎧 Hebrew-speaking followers, this one's for you. Our CEO and Co-Founder, Roi Ravhon, was featured on the Calcalist כלכליסט podcast, sharing the story of Finout and exploring the world of #FinOps and #CloudCostManagement in just 30 minutes. Listen below 👇

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Have you heard? Our partner, Sasa Software, has been invited to join some of the biggest names in the #cybersecurity industry as a new member of the Israel Cyber Security Consortium, led by Israel #Aerospace Industries. Congratulations to the Sasa Software Team! GateScanner by Sasa Software leverages the power of Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) Technology. Deconstructing every #file & email (including #attachments) to its base elements scans each element individually. Then, it reconstructs the file or email to ensure that only sanitized, safe files enter your #network. Explore the entire GateScanner suite here:  https://lnkd.in/ggaeVa3 #informationtechnology #informationsecurity #compliance #datasecurity #documentsecurity #documentscanning

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🚨 24-hour countdown! 🚨 Tomorrow, we're pulling back the curtain on how Israeli startups can ace #SOC2 compliance without breaking a sweat. And it’s all happening in Hebrew! Ready to see how Scytale can transform your compliance game? Join us for a live demo with Matan Ephron, our compliance solutions consultant, who’ll walk you through: • The must-know secrets of SOC 2 compliance for Israeli companies • A foolproof roadmap to SOC 2 compliance • A live tour of our platform that automates the SOC 2 process  • Expert tips on how we handle your audit-readiness from start to finish Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the game. Set your alarms and get ready to level up your compliance game with us. 🚀 See you tomorrow! Register here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0cm8sn0

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Access management is far more than a technical task—it’s critical for preventing real-world threats. In my latest analysis for ITtime by Geektime, I break down how expired access permissions nearly led to a disaster and why even QR codes can become security risks. #Cybersecurity #AccessManagement #ITSecurity #TechInsights

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Transform Your Business: The Impact of AI on Modern Entrepreneurship Discover how AI is revolutionizing the business world in my latest article published on Walla. Learn how entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools to operate more efficiently, cost-effectively, and achieve remarkable results in today's technological landscape. #ai #artificialintelligence

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The rise of AI, with tools like Google’s NotebookLM, is driving an incredible shift in how companies create and execute strategies. AI is no longer just about efficiency; it’s reshaping creativity, automating processes, and pushing boundaries in content creation and distribution. Imagine a world where AI handles your entire marketing plan—this is the future unfolding today.

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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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"I believe that technology allows us the opportunity and time to focus on what truly matters." Liron Ozana, Director of Valuation at altshare, shares insights in a People and Computers interview about her journey into the tech world and the importance of integrating women into leadership roles. Liron discusses how technology is transforming our daily work and altshare's commitment to gender equality. For the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dax8UvSX

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Where does AI meet the banking industry? How do we accelerate digital transformation and how can financial organizations implement innovation? These questions and more were discussed this week as we hosted the Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron, and the bank's senior management at IBM Israel. We presented Prof. Yaron and his team with global technological trends in the banking world from the IBM Research Institute. We demonstrated business scenarios that leverage new technologies and discussed governance, quality, accuracy, economic implications—and the immense potential—of the generative AI revolution. The generative AI revolution is going to create huge business impact, accelerating innovative financial solutions and client experience while increasing productivity and efficiency. We also talked about quantum computing, which can solve complex human problems but also presents challenges in the realms of information and cybersecurity. This revolution is closer than many think and is already useful, accessible, and usable today. Knowledge sharing and open discussions about opportunities and challenges are the foundation upon which innovation is built. I was pleased that the bank's management and we at IBM share a common vision of accelerating innovation in the Israeli economy in general—and the financial sector in particular. I would like to thank the Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron, and the senior management of the bank for the insightful and inspiring meeting. Mazi Galor Uri Hayik

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In the dynamic world of innovation, certain voices shine brightly, guiding us toward future growth and advancement. Dovi Frances, as a prominent thought leader, recently shared intriguing insights about the potential that lies within Israel's burgeoning startup ecosystem. His assertion about the emergence of a trillion-dollar company from Israel resonates deeply with those attuned to the pulse of global innovation.Reflecting on Dovi's perspective, it's clear that Israel is not just a nation, but a thriving nexus of creativity and technological advancements. It's a testament to the exceptional talent and visionary entrepreneurs driving forward ideas that could transform industries across the globe.Engaging with such thought leadership not only inspires but also challenges us to think differently about the capabilities within our own ecosystems. As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological evolution, the call to double down on places like Israel should indeed be heard far and wide.Let's continue to explore, invest, and support the potentials that trailblazers like Dovi identify, ensuring that innovation knows no boundaries.

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Our CRO, Regev Yativ, was recently invited to the Time to Think Podcast hosted by Israel G.. Regev and Israel discussed new trends and developments in global tech, focusing on what drives entrepreneurial success, business, and technological growth. The conversation also touched on emerging opportunities, the importance of efficiency, and the tools and processes that maximize organizations' time and ROI. You can listen now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/dQQEuNUN

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🔭🚀 We are thrilled to announce the 8th edition of our annual #IsraeliTechRadar! This map provides an overview of the latest technologies and trends in the Israeli tech industry, making it an indispensable compass in the rapidly changing tech world. Offering a panoramic view of the industry, the Israeli Tech Radar aids you in strategizing your tech decisions, understanding market trends, and upgrading your skills. Whether you're a junior, an experienced engineer, or an Engineering leader, our Tech Radar is designed to cater to your needs. Here's how it's organized: 🔹 4 Rings: Try: Exciting, new technologies worth exploring. Start: Mature technologies gaining traction. Keep: Well-established, widely used technologies. Stop: Outdated technologies becoming obsolete. 🔹 4 Domains: Backend & ML, DevOps, Frontend, Mobile. The content of the Israeli Tech Radar draws from Tikal’s business activities and partnerships with leading Israeli tech companies such as: AppsFlyer, CyberArk, Lumen, Redis, and more. Here are five major trends making significant waves in 2024-25: 1️⃣ LLMs Go Mainstream with RAG Architectures: RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) is now a key technique for incorporating LLM capabilities into products. New architectural patterns like Naive RAG, Advanced RAG, and Fusion RAG are emerging, aiming to enhance the retrieval and generation process for more accurate AI responses. 2️⃣ Restricted Source Licensing in Open Software: Some open-source vendors are introducing more restrictive licensing terms, particularly to counter competitive pressures from large cloud providers. This shift is prompting debates about the future of open-source software and the balance between commercial viability and open collaboration (e.g., Hashicorp, Redis, Elasticsearch). 3️⃣ Self-Service Development Environments: The rise of programmatic Infrastructure as Code (IAC) with tools like TF CDK and Pulumi is speeding up development processes. Efforts to reduce development cycle bottlenecks are leveraging Contextual-AI, LLMs, and PR management tools. Platforms like Backstage are centralizing development resources, streamlining tasks, and enhancing focus on coding. 4️⃣ AI-Driven Development: AI tools are increasingly integrated into development workflows, automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. From code generation to resource management, AI is transforming how developers work and innovate. 5️⃣ Cross Platform Mobile Shift: ReactNative to Flutter & KMP: Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is gaining traction, offering a unified codebase across platforms. Flutter remains a top choice due to its performance and pre-built widgets, making it attractive for startups and companies moving from native to cross-platform apps. This is just a glimpse of what's inside! For a wealth of insights that will guide your professional journey, explore the full Israeli Tech Radar here: https://lnkd.in/dr9mwkDM 🌐 #IsraeliTechRadar #TechTrends2024 #TechCommunity #TikalExperts

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From our perspective at Joule Ventures, it is never a bad time to be investing in #Israel, so long as one remains highly disciplined from a valuation, sector, and stage standpoint. That being said, the current geopolitical volatility combined with an ongoing venture market reset are creating some of the best deployment conditions in Israel we've seen in the past 15 years. As we like to say, if Israeli founders are continuing to innovate, we're here to meet them as their first check financing partners -- in good times and tougher times. https://lnkd.in/eMnKG-DW

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In a recent interview with Walla, I discussed the crucial topic of safeguarding business data, emphasizing the significant impact of even minor errors by employees on an entire organization. I highlighted key aspects of data security and drew parallels to the largest data breach in history, underscoring its profound implications. #DataSecurity #BusinessProtection #CyberSecurity

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Upwind CEO, Amiram Shachar discusses the tech ecosystem's evolution, Israeli startups' success, and 2024 trends while at The Economist’s Fifth ‘New York - Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit’! 🌐 Hear Amiram discuss the role of other sectors and look at the critical role of cybersecurity in our AI-driven future. Up & Upwind! 🏄‍♂️ #TechEcosystem #Cybersecurity #IsraeliStartups #TechTrends #AI #DigitalFuture #EconomistSummit #upwind #cloudsecurity

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From Coffee Meeting to Corporate Board: A Story of Trust and Long-Term Relationships In 2017, I had a coffee meeting at Tel Aviv's Atidim Park with Yossi, the veteran Operations Manager of TSG IT Advanced Systems Ltd. , a leading company developing and selling software-based technological systems and related services for military and civilian markets. That initial meeting blossomed into a relationship with the company's management, focusing on planning, location strategy, and office space design for TSG's future. After two years of careful consideration, in 2019, the company made a bold move from their decades-long home in Tel Aviv's Atidim Park to a standalone building of several thousand square meters in Or Yehuda. Since then, our professional relationship has grown into one of mutual respect and appreciation. Today, I'm pleased to share that following TSG's recent initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the company's shareholders - including Israel Aerospace Industries and Formula Systems - have appointed me as an external director. This IPO marks a crucial milestone for TSG, beginning an exciting and challenging journey in the public market. I'm honored to be part of this next phase, bringing my military and civilian experience to support the company's continued growth and innovation. My appointment as an external director represents more than just a new role - it exemplifies how mutual trust and respect can evolve into long-term partnerships. As one of Israel's leading companies in the defense sector, TSG's future holds tremendous potential, and I look forward to contributing to its success. At Avison Young | Israel, we've spent decades immersed in commercial real estate, executing transactions of all sizes both locally and internationally. We're ready to share our knowledge and experience, answer your questions, and discuss how we can help your business thrive. Choose wisely - choose us! #businesspartnership #corporateboard #externdirector #IPO #commercialrealestate #realestatedevelopment #TSG #AvisonYoung

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Check out my conversation with Aviv Frenkel on his podcast

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In Hebrew we say "gam zu l'tov," this too is for blessing. We try to find some good or a lesson in anything we face. I'm not sharing the following for sympathy or concern, but instead as a lesson. Some time ago I began to experience a set of symptoms in my right arm:  Weakness, fatigue, pain, a loss of strength, and my hand began to atrophy. The symptoms slowly worsened. Occasionally, picking up my cuppa tea felt like an intense workout, and a handshake could be excruciatingly painful. I then began to experience mild symptoms in my left arm, and thus knew it was time - past time - to consult my doctor. My doctor found that the spaces between my neck vertebrae have compressed, and there is constant pressure on the nerve fibers exiting between those spaces. Fortunately there exists a range of treatment options. I will now work with my medical team to determine the next steps towards restoring full function. Where I want to focus your attention is on the root cause. I've had a 40+ year career in tech. I frequently spend well over 10 hours per day, six days per week, hunched over a computer. There is always another task, another incoming ping, another person or project in need, and during all of that: My posture is terrible. We spend more time with tech than in ages past. We hunch over our desktops, laptops, and other devices. There are several studies on the negative impact poor posture has on us over time. I'll point out this study-based set of recommendations from Princeton University as one example worth your time: Ergonomics & Computer Use Princeton University Health Services https://lnkd.in/dHaYzYkZ I am blessed to live and work in a walking community, which is something my wife and I love to do. Perhaps your community is less walking-friendly, but please do find a way to get up and move about. Exercise; even a walk is a great workout. Stand up, stretch, and move regularly - I use it as an excuse to find my wife and tell her dad-jokes. :) Join a club and attend meetings, so that you're up and moving and socializing in-person. Ensure that your workstation is ergonomically squared away. You'll thank yourself 25+ years later. As for me, please don't worry, I'll be fine. Assess, adapt, and overcome! I have the world's best teammate (my wife) and we will power through. Shavua Tov (have a great week)!

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