Congratulations to Doug Ward and Shaun Gibson who launched Tech Britain last week, their highly anticipated map of the United Kingdom’s tech startup community. In under one week they already have over 300 startup companies, 29 investors, and 20 co-working spaces listed, and four UK city clusters mapped. Doug and Shaun are also co-founders of the newly announced TechHub Manchester so are making incredible contributions across the UK to the startup scene. Amazing work guys!
Thank you to everybody to came to our Intellectual Property at 101 event last Wednesday. If you weren’t able to make it but still want to hear about how intellectual property can help your business get in touch. All communications will remain confidential. We had a great interactive session last week with lots of questions being asked. If we get enough demand we’re happy to host regular Intellectual Property 101s.
Friday 14th September 2012
Christopher Graham has questioned the effectiveness of the EU e-Privacy Directive, suggesting that it was “dreamed up by politicians in Brussels”. He stated that more citizens are waking up to the implications of sharing online and that through “fresh thinking” real workable policies can be created.TechWorld reports on the Commissioner’s comments.
EU reaches end of available IPv4 addresses
Friday 14th September 2012
This Friday the European regulator RIPE NCC opened its last block of IPv4 addresses and encouraged a move towards IPv6. The managing director of RIPE NCC, Axel Pawlik said “When the Internet was first designed it seemed highly unlikely that IP address space would ever be an issue, however, the limitations of the pool of IPv4 address space became clear over time. IPv6 vastly increases the amount of address space. IPv6 sets a firm foundation for guaranteeing that the future Internet remains reachable for all”.
TechWeek Europe carries Pawlik’s comments.
Investment in British Tech Firms at a 10 Year High
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Venture Capital investment in the UK is at a 10 year high. £297 million was invested in 60 British and Irish tech companies during the second quarter of 2012, bringing the amount of VC funding for the first half to £596 million. The biggest deal of the year has been for Just Eat, which raised £40 million.
TechWorld highlights some of the key figures.
Vince Cable announces Business Investment Bank
Tuesday 11th September 2012
In a speech outlining a new Government industrial strategy for Britain, Vince Cable announced the bank which will aim to support smaller, high-growth potential businesses attract finance. This is a welcome development at a time when small businesses are finding it very difficult to access finance.
The Guardian reports on the announcement.
4G to be launched in 16 UK cities by 2013
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Cities including London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol will have high-speed mobile connectivity from EverythingEverywhere (EE) before the end of the year.
Read about the launch of EE 4G on BBC.
Business Minister visits tech co-working space to announce cut of 3,000 red tape regulations.
Monday 10th September 2012
Speaking at White Bear Yard, and London tech co-working space the newly appointed business minister Michael Fallon announced a ‘red tape blitz to boost business growth’. The Minister said, “We’re getting out of the way by bringing common sense back to health and safety. We will now be holding departments’ feet to the fire to ensure all unnecessary red tape is cut”.
Read the Government’s press release on the announcements on NDS.
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