Technology, Innovation & Science

OPINION: There are several reasons why the suggestion that governments use startups as suppliers is a really bad idea.

Biotech Botanix Pharmaceuticals has raised $7.4 million in a placement of new shares to help it fund the further development of its dermatology products that contain a synthetic form of the cannabis compound, cannabidiol.

Perth-based HealthEngine has shown that investors still have an appetite for quality tech companies, announcing today it has raised $26.7 million from venture capital and private equity investors in a deal led by major global player Sequoia India.

Startup accelerator Plus Eight has revealed the six finalist companies that are participating in its inaugural program, with four of them originating from Perth.

Surgeons will now be able to see into disease areas contained deep inside the body, such as brain tumours and breast cancers, thanks to technology developed at UWA.

Tech company I Synergy Group has wrapped up its first day of trading on the ASX after completing a $3.56 million initial public offering.

OPINION: It pays to keep on top of developments in the tech sector.

Adam Lamond will return to the helm of the diversified company he established in 2003, after Simon Thomas announced his resignation from Veris, formerly known as OTOC.

As management and staff at Woodside Petroleum keep a watchful eye on the development of their new digs at Capital Square, the company is not waiting to move to its high-tech building to develop digital capability.

After a failed attempt at a backdoor listing in 2015, geospatial data intelligence company Takor Group has announced new plans to list on the ASX by way of an $8 million initial public offer.

Perth-based director Andrew Chapman is at the centre of an escalating battle between the board and the management team at US-focused tech company 1-Page over control of the business and its $30 million of cash.

Perth-based share registry business Automic Registry Services wants to double its market share this year after making a substantial investment in a new cloud-based platform.

IT company Cirrus Networks has entered into an agreement to acquire Melbourne-based NGage Technology Group in a cash-and-scrip deal worth $2.5 million.

IT services provider Empired has tapped investors for $16 million to pay off debt and meet $7.7 million in outstanding vendor payments.

FilteredHQ is an online subscriptions platform that tracks emerging technology, business models and global startups.

Representatives from some of the world's most innovative companies will touch down in Perth next week to share their insights into the ‘internet of things' at Perth's inaugural eight-day Festival of the Web.

Financial services provider Goldfields Money has raised $4.2 million from investors as it launches a new digital platform and completes a rebranding.

Internet provider TPG Telecom has delivered strong interim financial results - thanks largely to the contribution of its iiNet operations - and has reaffirmed its underlying earnings guidance for the year.

SPECIAL REPORT: Three data centre operators, including new player Pier DC, are set to be big winners from the state government's GovNext plan, though a fourth operator is seeking to spoil the party.

SPECIAL REPORT: The growing use of technology as a business enabler is creating opportunities for information and communication technology (ICT) firms.

Graphite-focused tech company Hazer Group has announced plans to form a joint venture with diversified business Mineral Resources, after MinRes boosted its stake in Hazer by subscribing for $5 million worth of shares.

Quantify Technology Holdings has announced it is likely to win contracts for its internet of things services to be rolled out on three projects, including at the University of Western Australia's Medical and Dental Library.

Property-focused software company Servtech Global Holdings has wrapped up its first day of trading on the ASX, after completing a $6 million initial public offering.

Grants of up to $100,000 supporting patient-focused projects are now on offer for local neuroscientists through the Neurotrauma Research Program at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Murdoch University has been named among 42 organisations across Australia charged with establishing a consortium to boost the nation's agricultural sector.

Improving accuracy in measuring electricity consumption could provide benefits from the office block to the mine site.

There are plenty of people who want success for the local startup scene, but fewer seem willing to commit to fund it.

Formalytics enables soccer players with a smartphone to film their kicks and become better players through the feedback received. The technology allows users to master a knuckleball, dip ball, curl ball and penalty strike.

OPINION: The internet and social media have changed the way many of us interact, but it also has led to the triumph of emotion over intellect.

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation executive officer Jahna Cedar has been named the 2017 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals, taking the top honour ahead an impressive field of Western Australia's young business and community leaders.

Despite having been around since the noughties, podcasts are one of those things that you're either really into, or know next to nothing about.

Bunbury will host the state's final for the Australia Post Regional Pitchfest accelerator program, which is offering $100,000 in prizes for the winners.