Technology, Innovation & Science

Drone technology company Orbital Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing subsidiary Insitu to become its primary engine supplier.

Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Group has invested in corporate internet provider Cirrus Communications, which this week unveiled new branding as Swoop.

Perth startup Chironix has been selected to provide data analytics to the Aboriginal Heritage Project, an Adelaide-based effort to build a comprehensive genomic map of Aboriginal Australia.

SPECIAL REPORT: The female leaders of four major medical research foundations are using experience from their diverse backgrounds to improve medical research in the state.

For all the advances and disruptive opportunities available via everyday tech such as smartphones, Pubster founder Adam Mastey still sees opportunities in the hospitality sector.

Ambitious entrepreneurs and sensible policies could make WA the world’s pre-eminent location for data analytics, remote operations and high-tech industries.

An industry consortium including Woodside and two universities has confirmed Perth will be the hub of a new remote operations centre dedicated to the space industry.

Iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings is taking a further leap into the world of autonomous mining, selecting Epiroc and ASI Mining to convert its fleet of 77 trucks from manned to driverless use.

DXN has signed a purchase agreement with telco services provider TasmaNet to acquire its data centre in Hobart, while announcing plans to raise $6 million to fund the acquisition.