iiNet's story is one of a plucky Perth startup that became a leading Australian telco, but its legacy email addresses are on the nose at a leading accounting firm, which is banning them, along with those of Westnet.
A largely hidden side of wealth creation is in the private sector, where successful entrepreneurs have built considerable businesses, in many cases with their families or over more than one generation.
Strong growth in the first quarter of the calendar year, a nationwide advertising campaign and the imminent launch of ADSL2+ has ensured 2006 has been a hectic period for internet service provider, Westnet.
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