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RECENT NEWS.
XTEND WINS A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) CONTRACT TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER AI-ENABLED AFFORDABLE CLOSE QUARTER MODULAR ONE-WAY ATTACK DRONE (OWA) KIT
Veterans Day – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (OASW) for Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Directorate competitively awarded XTEND Reality Inc., a multi-million-dollar Firm Fixed Price Contract to rapidly develop and deliver Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects FPV Drone Kits – (ACQME-DK). The contract award is…
DoiT Acquires Cloud Cybersecurity Platform CloudWize to Converge Cloud Security and Outcome-Focused Approach to Cloud Intelligence
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & TEL AVIV, Israel, October 23, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DoiT, provider of enterprise-grade FinOps and CloudOps solutions, today announced the acquisition of CloudWize, a multi-cloud security posture and compliance platform. This tech acquisition extends DoiT Cloud Intelligence™ beyond cloud financial management to include intelligent security posture, compliance, and automated guardrails, connecting risk, reliability, and cost…
OSSIO to establish US headquarters in Palmetto, Florida – Tampa Bay Business Journal
OSSIO to establish US headquarters in Palmetto, Florida – Tampa Bay Business Journal (Tampa Bay Business Journal Sept.15, 2025)
St. Pete Catalyst – FIBA/FRLA host cybersecurity panel for hospitality executives
Florida-Israel Business Accelerator and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association hosted the latest in their series of hospitality innovation events Tuesday. This time the topic was cybersecurity and its impact on the hospitality industry. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, featured a panel of cybersecurity and hospitality professionals.
Tampa Bay Inno – XTEND raises $30M
XTEND, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robotic systems, has announced a $30 million extension to its $70 million Series B funding round.
Jewish Press of Tampa Bay – Israeli Drone Company XTEND Opens U.S. Headquarters in Tampa
On July 1, it was an exciting moment for Israeli innovation in Tampa. XTEND Reality Inc…
Tampa Bay Inno – Israeli drone tech company establishes U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facility in Tampa
XTEND Reality Inc., an Israeli provider of artificial intelligence-powered drone technology, is opening its new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tampa.
Florida Inno – FIBA Launches Hospitality Innovation Series in Tampa to Help Industry Leaders Embrace AI
The first event in the Tech Empowerment for Hospitality Leaders series was held April 28 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and brought together executives, entrepreneurs, and operators from across the region.
Global Miami Magazine – High Tech Ties
Miami is seen as a secure place to gather and live, less contentious over Middle East politics and more welcoming to Israelis than many U.S. cities. “We pitch safety among the reasons for Israeli companies to set up in Florida – specifically Miami,” says FIBA’s Bachur-Phillips.
Florida Inno – FIBA Companies Shine Bright at Israel Day at the Capitol
The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), a driving force in Florida’s startup ecosystem, is set to spotlight some of Israel’s most cutting-edge companies—CyberWell, Aviv Clinics, and Xtend—at the 2nd Annual Israel Day at the Capitol on March 25-26, 2025.