Technology, Innovation & Science

A tech startup is aiming to extend the impact Perth innovators have had on the global geospatial industry.

Perth-based Harvest Technology Group is set to acquire US-owned software business SnapSupport, with $2.6 million worth of shares to be issued to the vendors.

Local business VeinTech has taken home a $10,000 prize after winning a prestigious medical technology competition.

Perth tech company CV Check has announced the resignation of chief executive Rod Sherwood, citing personal reasons, shortly after a large acquisition and capital raising.

Listed software developer K2fly is raising $7.25 million from a share placement, primarily to strengthen its balance sheet and pursue potential acquisitions.

Aussie Broadband is opening an office and call centre in Burswood, bringing an estimated 160 jobs to the state.

Plans to build the world's largest radio astronomy observatory in Western Australia's Murchison region received a boost overnight with $387 million from the federal government.

Consulting firm Deloitte has been selected to lead the proof-of-concept testing for what is likely to be one of the state government's largest IT projects.

The pharmaceutical and medical technology sector in WA has launched an industry association, more than one year after the state government promised its own growth plan for the industry.

The rise of intelligent machines presents opportunities for WA.

Perth-founded technology business Canva has raised $92 million through an off-market share placement, at a valuation of about $20 billion.

Kinder World plants the seed for kindness and connectivity, it's up to you to nurture it.

Saul and Howard Frank take a leap into the digital future while staying true to their retail roots

Application cheques were in the mail for ASX-listed Story-I's recent $2.1 million placement but the company has refunded investors after cancelling the raising.

Perth-founded technology company WellteQ listed this week in Canada after a $9.8 million capital raising, the first step in its assault on the North American market.

TPG Telecom chairman David Teoh has resigned after many years developing the major force in the Australian telecommunications industry, and shares fell to a record low.

Tech startups are hoping the new state government will help develop, and fund, opportunities.

A new mixed reality platform may not function to everyone's taste, but there's plenty of room for further development.

Perth company Zella DC has tapped in to a network of experienced commercial advisers to help it pursue growth in the data centre market, against competition from listed companies and global heavyweights.

An extradition hearing for Perth-based tech millionaire Eugeni Tsvetnenko has been postponed for the third time in 18 months.

Cyber threats can do harm to businesses of all sizes, with national security on the line when they are in the defence supply chain.

Industry surveys by BDO and PwC have highlighted growing risks associated with cyber attacks, with the COVID pandemic providing a cyber reality check.

Perth-based IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks has secured a $13 million contract with federal government agency Geoscience Australia.

Local tech startups still need angel investors.

WA-based social media platform LITT has raised $1 million in the past day as it appears on track to allocating all shares released as part of a crowdfunding equity round.

Portable, user-friendly tech is finding a ready market as more of us work remotely.

The developers of an innovative boat logging system hope it will form part of every sailor's kit.

Property assets represent a significant portion of the nation's wealth, so why are there so few tech businesses servicing the sector?

NEXION Networks has signed a contract with multinational technology business IBM to deploy a series of its cloud services products in WA.

Sustainability has joined variety and affordability as key concerns for the fashion industry.

The appointment of a digital industry minister and greater investment in the sector are among a suite of demands released today by the peak national body for communications and technology ahead of the state election.

DUG Technology has reported first-half revenue of $24.2 million as the company continues to recover its earnings to pre-COVID-19 levels.