Software

For a year, software stocks plummeted on fears that artificial intelligence would wipe them out. Second-quarter reports from Salesforce, Workday, and CrowdStrike turned the picture around, and the IGV software index returned to positive territory for the year. Is this a real turning point, or just fluctuations?

Four software companies from different fields published their financial reports last week: Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Okta, and Elastic. All four presented excellent reports but, more importantly, proved that AI is less of a threat to the software sector and more of a potential for unprecedented growth.

BlackBerry, the Canadian company behind the mobile phones that dominated the market until the arrival of the iPhone, is enjoying an impressive comeback. For the first time since 2017, the company reported a positive cash flow.

OpenAI has officially retired two snapshots of its conversational models within the API. This move is part of a strategy to reduce maintenance of older versions. Developers are advised to migrate to the gpt-5.6-sol model.

A new survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzafrir company presents a complex picture of Israeli high-tech, where the total number of employees remains stable but demand is changing. While software companies are streamlining and laying off, the hardware and deep-tech sectors continue to expand. In the background, the influence of AI is growing and is beginning to be a central...

Today's vehicles are becoming more like smartphones, relying on manufacturer software updates to maintain functionality, relevance, and value over time. However, not all manufacturers provide the same level of support, especially for older vehicles. What should you check before buying?

The Phoenix investment house, through its KSM ETF brand, has launched a new fund tracking American software stocks. Despite the sector's decline due to AI-related fears, experts see this as a potential investment opportunity.