Technology, Innovation & Science

In a follow up to her story on computer worms and viruses, and the differences between them, Alison Birrane this week looks at strategies to prevent and minimise attacks.

REAL estate multimedia developer aussiehome.com has launched a new mapping service six months after signing a deal with UK mapping developer MultiMap.

In a special report, Alison Birrane looks at the difference between viruses and worms and recent worm attacks that have been making headlines around the world.

In the final instalment on a series on technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to a company that says it is bridging the issue of inter-operability between different mining software packages.

A NEW service from the Police and Nurses Credit Society will allow customers to talk to loan staff when completing a loan application online or using Internet banking.

In this week's look at technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to some of the major players about the industry and where they fit.

IT business solutions provider Unisys West is utilising economies of scale to differentiate itself and capture market share, according to CEO Murray Rosa.

PERTH is to be the first location for what is hoped will be a series of high-tech showcases for Sydney-based technology firm Infomedia – a leading producer of specialised electronic parts interpretation and cataloguing solutions for the automotive

In the first of three articles looking at technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to some WA's companies at the forefront of their field.

In the final instalment of a four-part series on technology leaders, Alison Birrane names names in WA's mining technology industry.

DESPITE launching its signature product just before the tech wreck, Perth-based company Brookstone Technologies is making a name for itself by supplying virtual off

Alison Birrane continues her four-week series on technology leaders by looking at the changing face of e-commerce and the major players in WA's e-commerce sector.

AT a time when many processes are made to appear more savvy by way of an ‘e' prefix, the term e-commerce is undergoing something of a rationalisation.

PERTH company Computronics Holdings Ltd has appointed James Feehan as national general manager to the company's Electronic Display Systems division.

A RECENT study by Gartner has ranked Australia fourth on the list in the Asia Pacific for shipments and revenue of WLAN for 2002, behind Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

LEEDERVILLE-BASED start-up Creative On-Line Technologies is developing the next generation of smart card technology that uses infra-red, finger prints and one-off transaction numbers in an attempt to wipe out credit card and identity fraud. The technolog

INTERNATIONAL information technology firm Sapphire Technologies has opened an office in Perth.

LEADING Darwin service provider Octa4 has joined forces with WA's largest regional ISP, iiNet.

WESTERN Australia has produced some star performers in the field of technological innovation and smart card technology.

PERTH-BASED biotechnology company EQiTX has been granted a US patent on its Gingerol technology.

Alison Birrane begins a four-week series on WA's technology leaders by looking at the State's growing medical technology and biotechnology sector, which features some world-class performers.

APPLECROSS-BASED retailer Delta Computers has purchased Budget PC Rentals.

A LOCAL company is at the forefront of the research and development of telemedicine technologies and is driving the specialised field of virtual reality medical and surgical training, both here and overseas.

THE architects mentioned in last week's WestNet article were incorrectly named. The article should have referred to Smith & Hooke Architects.

THE Allphones Group and Hutchison have joined forces to deliver their third generation technology into the Australian market.

In the final instalment of a three-part series on computer hardware, Alison Birrane looks at the uptake of cutting edge equipment and technology.

CIO Focus Name: Mavis Miller Title: Chief Information Officer Company : Curtin University of Technology

MICROSOFT has released fixes for Windows 2000 Server and Windows Media Player 9 for security holes that could allow an attacker to release a malicious program onto a server running

THE senate has voted to establish an inquiry into the pricing and competition regime of broadband following an initial rejection of the proposal.

In the second of a three-part series on computer hardware, Alison Birrane examines the options for procuring computer equipment in uncertain economic times.

RAPID growth and low staff turnover have meant that local Internet service provider WestNet has outgrown its St Georges Terrace offices and is moving to larger premises in Osborne Park. The new building has been designed by architectural firm Smith and H

WEBEX Communications Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. have joined forces to integrate video conferencing with instant messaging, allowing users to hold online meetings and share files.