Efi Arazi facts for kids
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Efi Arazi
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| אפי ארזי | |
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Efraim R. Arazi
14 April 1937 |
| Died | 14 April 2013 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | High Tech Entrepreneur |
| Employer | Seerun Ltd. |
| Title | Chairman |
Efraim R. "Efi" Arazi (Hebrew: אפי ארזי) (14 April 1937 – 14 April 2013) was an Israeli technology pioneer and a successful businessman. He was known for starting important high-tech companies.
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Becoming an Engineer
Efi Arazi started his journey in technology by studying electronics. He joined the Israel Defense Forces as a cadet. He studied at the Air Force Technological Academy.
Studying at MIT
In the 1960s, he earned an engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This was a special achievement because he was accepted to MIT even without a typical high school diploma. He was considered an "extraordinary case."
Starting New Companies
Efi Arazi began his career in the United States. He returned to Israel in June 1967. He then started several important technology companies.
Founding Scitex Corporation
In 1968, Arazi founded Scitex Corporation. This company made special computer hardware and software. These tools were used for graphic design, printing, and publishing. Scitex was the first major high-tech company in Israel. At its busiest, it employed about 4,000 people.
Arazi was the CEO and president of Scitex for many years. He later became the chairman of the board.
Other Ventures
In 1988, Arazi started another company called EFI, which stands for Electronics for Imaging. Later, he became the CEO of iMedia. This company created tools to help cable, satellite, and regular TV companies manage their digital video.
At the time of his death, Efi Arazi was the chairman of a company called Seerun Ltd.
Inventing "Computer Art"
Efi Arazi played a role in creating the term "computer art." In January 1963, a magazine called Computers and Automation published a picture by Efraim Arazi from 1962. The magazine's editor, Edmund Berkeley, used the term "computer art" for this picture.
Computer Art Contest
This picture inspired Berkeley to start the first Computer Art Contest in 1963. This yearly contest was very important for the development of computer art until 1973.
The Efi Arazi School
There is a special school named after Efi Arazi. It is called The Efi Arazi School of Computer Science. This school is part of IDC (Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya), which is Israel's first private university. The school was founded in 1996 and was named after Efi Arazi in 2003 to honor his contributions to technology.
