Israeli cyber startup Zero Networks raises $55 million in private funding
Zero Networks said the new investment will help fuel its growth and expansion in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as the Asia-Pacific region.
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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
Lightricks launches LTXV, its new AI model that generates 60-second videos
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India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Bad news for Iran as Israel develops new defence system that is capable of 'shoot-look-shoot' technology, can detect and stop very fast..., name is...
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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
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