Technology, Innovation & Science

FEATURE: A Perth migration services business has found an innovative way to overcome the uncertainty often associated with the visa application process.

FEATURE: Curtin University has introduced leading-edge technology to improve student retention.

FEATURE: Biotech and IT companies are enjoying renewed investor interest, but these innovative businesses are facing a changing capital raising market featuring less government support and, in Perth, a drastic shift in the venture capital sector.

Steven Goh’s Asia-focused social networking business migme has launched on the Australian Securities Exchange following a reverse takeover of gold explorer Latin Gold.

Broadcaster James Lush has relaunched his business with a new studio, a new brand and a new CEO in the form of Paul Plowman, a former state government communications director and recent Australian CEO of Hill & Knowlton.

Oil and gas technology company Coretrack has secured ownership of a high-tech drilling rig after a legal battle with intellectual property licensor Strange Investments.

RAC of WA and Spacecubed have become the first organizations in Perth to fund a ‘tech accelerator’, which should come as welcome relief to the cash-starved start-up sector.

Technology giant Siemens has announced plans to develop a new service centre at Perth International Airport to provide maintenance and repair facilities for its customer base in the water, mining, oil and gas and associated industries.

Perth-based Empired has reported stellar results for the 2013-14 financial year on the back of a national acquisition strategy.

Rubber recycler and manufacturer Reclaim Industries has announced a new board appointment and the successful completion of a $1 million placement.

Three-dimensional printer 3D Group is seeking a presence on the Australian Securities Exchange, in a reverse takeover.

A Perth tech start-up is launching a new web platform it hopes will simplify the process of delivering public presentations.

Perth-based Datacom Systems WA has beefed up its data centre capacity as demand for hosted and cloud-based services grows.

FEATURE: Digital media’s ubiquitous offerings are increasingly changing the business of advertising and branding.

Shares in Amcom Telecommunications have risen 4 per cent following the announcement of the company’s largest-ever unified communications contract.

Perth company Digital CC has revealed its first sales results for investment in the virtual bitcoin industry with revenue reaching $US2.1 million to the end of June 2014.

A Perth blogger, who has spent time developing his skills in the US, reveals his winning formula.

Vodafone Australia continued to bleed mobile phone customers despite a dedicated turnaround effort.

Recently-listed mobile telco venture, ZipTel, is set to announce a pre-paid sim card distribution agreement with international travel agency Trafalgar Tours.

Daniel Jovevski confesses to fitting many of the stereotypes commonly associated with gen Y, especially when it comes to a lack of patience and an addiction to technology.

Telstra customers in Perth, Fremantle and Esperance will be among the first in Australia to experience the next generation of 4G services after Telstra announced it would start commercial trials of the advanced 4G technology.

Revelations of Rupert Murdoch's $80 billion attempt to create the world's biggest media company has sparked speculation it will lead to a bid for Australia's Ten Network.

Coffee franchise Muzz Buzz has introduced drive-thru ATMs to its business in a move it claims should appeal to women and people with mobility issues.

Deloitte, BGC and FIFO Families have delved into the world of virtual reality technologies in an attempt to break down the distance barrier for families with parents who are fly-in, fly-out workers.

Internet services provider iiNet has appointed David Buckingham as chief executive officer, filling the vacancy created by founder Michael Malone's departure almost four months ago.

FEATURE: Tech-related stocks make up half of this year’s top 10 TSR performers, but resources stocks feature prominently over the longer term.

FEATURE: Resources companies may dominate the big numbers on the local bourse, but it’s a relatively unknown technology stock that leads in TSR.

Telstra wants to encourage more innovation in business, but says investors need to get on board.

Perth technology entrepreneur Zhenya Tsvetnenko is taking another of his ventures public with a second reverse takeover of a struggling mining stock in four months.

Recently-listed Perth-based education provider iCollege will today launch a portfolio of 26 online courses, seven weeks ahead of schedule.

The Department of Health’s $6 million bungle at Fiona Stanley Hospital is just one example of government agencies dropping the ball on information technology projects.

Perth company CVCheck is meeting increasing demand for its services as employers seek to apply greater levels of scrutiny to the details provided by job applicants.