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Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships
Digital Transformation

Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains
Semiconductors

Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Investment

UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism

A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

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UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech
Data Protection

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech

Businesses face tighter reporting and new rules as ministers move to overhaul cyber security, AI oversight and digital identity regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 9 min read • This month
SMRs: The solution to Ontario's strained power grid?
Data centers

SMRs: The solution to Ontario's strained power grid?

Ontario's first grid-scale SMR could ease pressure on a strained power system, but experts say wider relief will hinge on faster deployment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • This month
Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Data Protection

Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up

Sovereign AI demand is drawing major backing as the planned Cohere-Aleph Alpha tie-up targets governments and regulated industries.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability
Space Technologies

Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability

A long-awaited legal framework could cut reliance on foreign rockets, as Ottawa seeks to build a domestic launch industry worth CAD $40 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Intuit UK wins Fair Payment Code Gold for prompt pay
Fintech

Intuit UK wins Fair Payment Code Gold for prompt pay

Intuit UK secures the government's Fair Payment Code Gold, highlighting rapid supplier payments as ministers crack down on late payers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Semiconductors

Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber

Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Data Protection

Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Data Protection

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Digital Transformation

Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups
Robotics

European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
Artificial Intelligence

Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding

Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy
Artificial Intelligence

Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy

Canada launches AI Strategy Task Force and national consultation to update its AI strategy, aiming to boost innovation, trust and economic growth nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
Hyperscale

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
Clean technologies

UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns

A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Techworks urges HM Treasury to boost UK semiconductor sector
Robotics

Techworks urges HM Treasury to boost UK semiconductor sector

Ahead of the Chancellor's budget, Techworks, the UK Deep Tech and Semiconductor Trade Association, urges HM Treasury to support the domestic semiconductor sector.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024