Tag: UK

Walls come down for dual-use tech trade through AUKUS

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Organisations developing dual-use technologies like quantum computing, lasers, sensors, aerospace and propulsion systems will gain easier imports from the US after Australia received a licencing exemption from American regulations....

UK unveils $4.5bn quantum strategy in tech-friendly budget

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The UK government has announced it will invest billions into digital technologies, startups and R&D. The Spring budget includes commitments of £2.5 billion (AUD$4.55 billion) for quantum technologies alone...

Australia-UK free trade deal at odds with data localisation push

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian government is set to introduce bilateral restrictions on data localisation through its free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, even as it considers introducing broader requirements for...

Aust, UK to deepen non-AUKUS defence research ties

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia and the United Kingdom will deepen defence research ties as early bilateral quantum tech collaboration shows signs of success, according to the top defence scientists from both nations....

Herding unicorns: UK woos 60 Aussie tech companies

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
More than 60 Australian technology scaleups have arrived in the UK for London Tech Week, Europe’s largest technology event. The cohort are being supported by the UK government, which...

Details are scarce on Australia-UK critical technology deals

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
State and federal governments have declined to disclose details of recently signed international agreements purported to boost emerging industries and cross border trade with the United Kingdom. Last week,...

AUKUS: Political gameplay with innovation opportunism

Posted on   |  by Marie Johnson
Opinion: AUKUS is being examined by many brilliant minds, experts in history and the intricacies of the many dimensions of the geopolitical landscape. AUKUS is globally significant and sets...

Facebook’s ‘watered-down’ protection for young Australians

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Facebook has tightened how advertisers can target its youngest users ahead of international regulation and after scrutiny from digital rights groups, including a cohort calling for regulator-led protections in...

UK approves Huawei for limited 5G build

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The UK government has defied direct pressure from US President Donald Trump to approve a limited role for Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei to participate as a supplier in...