Technology, Innovation & Science

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

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.

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

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

A RECENT report published by Gartner predicts modest growth globally in the personal computer (PC) market, with global economic uncertainty likely to delay a strong recovery in the

The new BOCS Ticketing web site will be launched next month and will finalise two years of redevelopment work to the State-owned agency.

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.

that Australia has the second highest uptake of e-banking in the Asia Pacific region.

In the first of a three-part series on computer hardware, Alison Birrane talks to Western Australia-based suppliers in the computer hardware market.

FREMANTLE-BASED Carnegie Corporation has joined forces with Pacific Hydro to develop its wave energy generator technology.

In the final instalment of the knowledge management series, Vincent Brown attempts to identify key elements local businesses need to consider when looking to implement the practice in their workplaces.

Name Paul Jeffreys Title Manager, Information Systems Company

OPTUS Mobile has joined forces with the Western Australian Police Service to launch SMSAssist – an information and enquiries service for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired community.

PERTH-based web development company Cube7 has been appointed online media partner for this year’s Telstra Rally Australia, beating four other contenders from both WA and interstate.

In the fourth instalment of the Knowledge Management series, Vince Brown investigates key criteria organisations can use to measure the validity and suitability of the range of KM services and products available.

Domain Administration Ltd will hand over edu.au services to education.au Ltd on June 6.

Is the role of CIO gaining in importance in WA? It is an increasingly important role within BankWest. More than 85 per cent of our customer transac

Name Bevan Doyle Title Director, Information and  Communication Technologies

THE Western Australian Electoral Commission has computerised its local government electoral process, forming an alliance with local software developer Beacon Technology and technology giant Micro-soft.

In part three of this five-part series Vince Brown investigates software programs that have potential knowledge management applications.

WITH fish in the Swan River perishing at an alarming rate, Perth company Oceania Re-search International claims to have a proven solution for treating algal bloom that has so far been overlooked by relevant authorities.

THE Western Australian Government Railways Commission has awarded a tender for the supply, installation and testing of optical fibre cables for the Armadale railway line.

In, part two of the knowledge management series, Vince Brown examines the extent to which the practice of KM has been adopted in Australia.

Narinder Elhence - Western Power

In the first of a five-part series on software and information management, Vince Brown examines the role knowledge management is playing in business.

THE US federal agency responsible for the safety and security of civil aviation, the Transportation Security Administration, will continue to work with Perth-based explosives detect

MILLEPEDE International Limited, the local designer and manufacturer of plastic cable fasteners, has increased its stake in international subsidiary firms in a move to cash in on wh

In the final part of the series on web developers, Julie-anne Sprague examines how to get the best value for your money.

THE rapid growth in DMR Consulting’s web solutions team has prompted the international IT consulting firm to move into bigger premises.

THE Australian Innovation Festival starts at Bentley’s Technology Park on Monday May 5.

COMPANIES that want to begin or extend in-house research programs and lack the time or the resources are being encouraged to contact the University of Western Australia’s CEED offic