Technology, Innovation & Science

WA’s richest man and one of the state’s keenest telco investors are taking on the NBN.

From Pilbara driverless trains to rapid virus testing, WA minds have created innovative technology.

Avicena Systems, Vix Technology and East Metropolitan Health Service were among the winners at the annual Incite Awards for WA tech.

The funds may not be overflowing for the tech sector, but it’s not all doom and gloom.

Construction has begun approved for the SKA-Low telescope in the Mid West.

Perth company Zella DC has secured federal government funding for half the cost of developing its next generation of micro data centres.

Perth-based IT business Empired has been contracted by the Victorian government to provide services to the state’s environmental authority.

ASX-listed Empired is being acquired by Capgemini Australia, which has offered to pay $1.35 in cash for every share held in the IT firm.

Four companies, including Downer EDI and Fulton Hogan, have won new contracts from NBN Co as part of the provider’s move to update the network.

Swoop’s acquisition frenzy has shown no sign of slowing down following its $6.7 million purchase of SA-based Beam Internet.

Perth-based Velrada has been selected as Microsoft’s Australian growth partner of the year while Melbourne-based Engage Squared was the overall Australian partner of the year.

A local company hoping to roll out mass screening COVID-19 tests in airports has been picked for a $3 million federal manufacturing grant.

Perth-based mining technology company Kinetic Logging Services has been sold for a bumper price of more than $150 million, with local investor Viburnum a big winner.

A local startup is taking a fresh approach to mental health in the workplace.

Knowing your audience and bringing your best self are key to online engagement.

Scalable startups need money, naturally, but also healthy dose of wisdom and advice.

ASX-listed MOQ is building its Western Australian presence through the acquisition of local IT business Dienst Consulting.

Western Australian researchers have been awarded a modest 4.3 per cent share of funding under the latest round of national medical research grants.

Former reality TV stars and competitive surfers Eliza and Mikaela Greene have entered the food ordering technology market with the launch of their phone application MyTab.

Swoop Holdings has made its second major acquisition in under a month, picking up Community Communications and more than a dozen of its fixed-wireless towers for an undisclosed sum.

Family Zone, a cyber security technology specialist based in West Perth, is set to purchase a classroom management business using proceeds from an equity raising.

An alliance of four ICT firms led by Kinetic IT has won a major new contract to deliver services to WA’s Department of Education.

Local IT services provider Empired has won a $9 million contract from the South Australian government, in line with the company’s east coast expansion strategy.

Perth-based property technology startup uDrew is following a clear roadmap to success, helped by winning multiple awards last month.

Andrew Forrest-backed telco Swoop has made its first major acquisition since listing on the ASX after finalising a $1.8 million deal to buy Victoria-based ISP Speedweb.

Pentanet has entered a trading halt as it seeks $20 million from sophisticated and professional investors just six months out from listing on the ASX.

A software platform designed and built by Perth-based technology company Velrada was selected to run at last weekend's G7 meeting, held in the UK.

Founders and investors want the same outcome: success.

An indigenous tech company is leading the push into the spatial web.

Entrepreneurs must be prepared to take the leap without a parachute.

Shares in Andrew Forrest-backed telco Swoop more than doubled in value today as the company finished its first day of ASX trading with market capitalisation of $212 million.

Perth entrepreneurs and their teams are getting ready for this year’s Plus Eight Accelerator.