Author: OurCrowd

[Neverware in Yahoo Finance] Neverware debuts CloudReady: Office 365 education edition

Mar 21, 2017 |

Neverware, the New York-based developer of lightweight desktop operating systems built to optimize security and manageability, announced today the release and general availability of CloudReady: Office 365 Education Edition, a new solution developed in partnership with Microsoft that features a native integration between Neverware’s CloudReady operating system and the Office 365 suite. Read more on Yahoo Finance...

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[Neverware in Engadget] Neverware’s Chrome OS for old computers now includes Office 365

Mar 20, 2017 |

Neverware has made a name for itself with its CloudReady software, which essentially transforms any old PC or Mac into a Chromebook. But while that’s a nice way to breathe new life into aging computers, it’s naturally reliant on Google’s online services. Now, the company is offering a new version of Cloud Ready for schools that integrates Microsoft’s Office 365 online suite instead. It might seem blasphemous, but it could be useful for schools and other organizations that are already deeply integrated with Microsoft’s software. Read more on Engadget...

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[OurCrowd in Fung Global Retail & Tech] Israel–Technology Innovation Tour 2017

Mar 19, 2017 |

The OurCrowd Global Investor Pre-Summit opened with welcoming remarks from OurCrowd CEO and Founder Jon Medved. OurCrowd was founded in February 2013 and has raised more than $400 million for more than 110 portfolio companies. It is one of the largest crowdfunding organizations on the planet, according to Forbes. Medved advised that successful companies are those that innovate and take risks. Laly David, the head of OurCrowd’s business development efforts, pointed out that taking risks is important because change often promotes growth. Medved said that partnerships between multinational corporations and startups can foster collaborative innovation. OurCrowd has invested in companies that are creating machine-learning technology to prevent prescription errors, anti-collision systems for rental cars, and 3D video for live replay at sporting events. Read more on Fung Global Retail & Tech...

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