A report recently tabled to Parliament highlights the data security weaknesses in the state's universities and TAFEs, described as an attractive target for cyber criminals.
One of Australia's largest data centre developers has blamed "highly conservative" WA planning laws for a decision to scrap a $1.1 billion development, and warned archaic views risked similar future projects.
Changes to the research and development tax incentive have received a mixed review from industry and experts, with some warning it risked legitimate research missing out on funds.
Instructure says data exposed in a hack of its Canvas software last week, which included thousands of WA students, is safe after it reached an "agreement" with the group behind the attack.
Edith Cowan University students have been impacted by the breach of global education software Canvas, with some students unable to access the school's learning management system.
Perth-founded proptech Openn Negotiation has been removed from the Australian Stock Exchange after a two-year trading hiatus through several financial woes.
An award winning Perth-developed device to treat chronic ear infections in children has received FDA approval, clearing the way for its launch in the United States.
Perth-based surveillance software firm icetana AI has raised $4 million in an oversubscribed placement to continue its growth in key markets like Japan and the Middle East.
Almost $30 million has been set aside to digitise driver's licences in the upcoming state budget, as the government moves to modernise services in line with other states.
Two thirds of WA founders are grappling with financial stress as a landmark StartupWA report reveals a mental health crisis leaving state's innovation ecosystem at a breaking point.
Microsoft will make one of the largest investments in Australia's artificial intelligence industry, pledging to spend $25 billion over three years to boost data centres, job training and cybersecurity defences.
Silicon Valley heavyweight Bill Tai, who was an early investor in Canva and Zoom, has backed a Perth company which aims to install data centres on Aboriginal land.
A Perth company, founded by a 24-year-old and already famed for its ability to print an entire boat hull in a day, will turn to housing with Australia's first-ever 3D printed home made from entirely recycled plastic.
Perth-based predictive diagnostics developer Proteomics has culled a quarter of its staff in a restructure the executive said was neccesary as the firm reaches a critical juncture.
Perth-based drone manufacturer Innovaero will collaborate with Australian munitions company NIOA to develop a range of modular warheads and launch systems for loitering munitions.
The Perth developer of a collagen nerve repair surgical wrap has inked a deal for access to over 200 US Department of Defence medical sites after validating its effectiveness on the battlefield of Ukraine.
An innovative Perth carpark developer says the recent buy-in of a leading east coast concreter will pave the way for the company to gain a foothold in the booming data centre construction market.
State-owned energy provider Synergy has launched an investigation into claims of a massive data breach allegedly involving over 900,000 sensitive document, including the personal records of customers.
An AI-powered camera system which maps snail populations for pest control is among a record-setting number of WA startups chosen to participate in Founders Factory's Nature Tech Accelerator.
A Northbridge software firm, backed by John Poynton and previously known for developing a grocery price comparison tool, will attempt to take on the likes of VGW with a new gaming offering.
