Microsoft has signed a letter of intent to buy Israel’s Equivio for $200M
The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft has signed a letter of intent to acquire Israeli text analysis company Equivio for $200 million. Founded in 2004, Equivio provides analytics software for e-discovery and information governance. The Rosh Ha’ayin-based company’s user base includes a variety of corporations, law firms and government agencies. To read more about the company and deal, click here.
It is no secret that Israeli tech startups are on their way up, transforming healthcare, entertainment, finance, media, agriculture and more. The music industry too has had its share of innovative products and technologies revolutionizing field. Whether you want to learn how to play an instrument or discover the new songs your friends like, there is an Israeli app for that. To read about Israel’s top 10 music apps, click here.
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