An example of how a small country can launch innovative global businesses

Nevil Gibson, Editor-in-chief, "Editor's insight: You read it here" (23 Nov 2004, The Nat Business Review, New Zealand)
Excerpt: "...You need look no further than Israel for an example of how a small country can launch innovative global businesses. When I wrote about it earlier this year after a visit, one company that stood out was Given Imaging. It has developed a microscopic pill-camera that is now used around the world, including New Zealand, to diagnose gastrointestinal complaints. It was a remarkable story, both technologically and financially. This little-publicised company has now been given a huge boost in profile with its choice as the runner up in the Wall Street Journal's annual technology innovation awards..." [FullText]