Phil Straw
About Phil Straw
Phil Straw is the Co-founder and CEO of SoftIron, known for his commitment to enhancing sovereign capability and national security through advanced ICT manufacturing in AUKUS partner countries.
Phil Straw: Co-founder & CEO of SoftIron
Phil Straw is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of SoftIron. In his role, he has led significant initiatives to bolster advanced computer manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Focusing on sovereign capability, he directs the company's strategic efforts in aligning with national security procurement policies, particularly among AUKUS partner countries. Under his leadership, SoftIron is committed to manufacturing products exclusively in the US, the UK, and Australia to ensure interoperability and resilience in operations across these allied nations.
SoftIron Australia’s Advanced Computer Manufacturing Facility
On November 14, 2022, Phil Straw participated in the official inauguration of SoftIron Australia's first Advanced Computer Manufacturing Facility. The event was marked by the presence of the Honourable Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Defence and local member for Kingsford Smith. This facility, located in Botany, NSW, supplements an existing manufacturing site in Newark, California, and was partly funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Australian Department of Defence through the Sovereign Industrial Capability Program. This venture exemplifies SoftIron’s commitment to creating shorter, more resilient supply chains within AUKUS countries.
Focus on Sovereign Capability in AUKUS Markets
Phil Straw and SoftIron prioritize sovereign capability as a guiding principle in national security procurement among AUKUS partner nations. Ensuring that their manufacturing capabilities are exclusive to the US, the UK, and Australia, SoftIron seeks to maintain operation interchangeability and resilient supply chains. Phil Straw’s strategic focus extends to enhancing industry engagement and supporting sovereign AUKUS initiatives through a globally distributed leadership team stationed across these key regions.
SoftIron HyperCloud: Advanced Sovereign Cloud Capability
Under the leadership of Phil Straw, SoftIron is advancing the production of HyperCloud in Australia. HyperCloud is designed to offer resilient and sovereign cloud capabilities to Australia, ensuring highly secure and seamless interoperability with industry platforms like Azure and AWS. The initiative provides a truly sovereign cloud solution manufactured by Australians, bolstering the nation's technological self-reliance and security infrastructure.