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Audinate led the technology board after a 38.10% rise, while Ovanti fell 33.33% as it left the global buy-now-pay-later market.
AI infrastructure, data centres and software cost cuts shaped a busy week for ASX technology investors.

Etherstack posted a record $8.5 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by strong project and support income, but statutory profit fell 67% due to front-loaded costs and higher expenses.

Pentanet led the technology board with a 53.33% weekly rise, while Ava Risk Group and Acusensus also posted strong gains. Software subscriptions, AI tools and cloud services drove many company updates, but some early share-price gains faded.

Etherstack reports a 40% jump in first-half revenue to US$8.5 million, driven by strong trading momentum despite non-recurring expansion expenses. The company projects FY26 revenue between US$17.2 million and US$18.9 million amid ongoing growth initiatives.

Small-cap tech trading split into two clear camps this week: profit-backed winners and capital-raising laggards. Big contracts, rising recurring revenue and a major takeover kept money flowing into selected names.

Etherstack posted a record US$8.5 million revenue in the first half of FY26, hitting the top end of guidance and setting the stage for a 70% full-year growth over FY25. The company’s expanding order book and Communications-as-a-Service rollout underpin a strategic capital review.

Small-cap tech trading was split between one huge contract-driven winner and a long list of capital raisings, AI launches and legal worries. Orcoda surged, ClearVue slumped, and Credit Clear fell hard as investors picked between real revenue, fresh funding and rising uncertainty.

Etherstack's North American arm has landed a US$0.83 million follow-on deal with Codan subsidiary Daniels Electronics, extending a major contract from late 2023. The revenue is expected to be recognised fully in FY26, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory.

Robotics, AI chips and defence software drove the week’s biggest technology moves, but not every early jump held. Investors chased clear revenue growth and contract wins, while cash pressure and equity raisings kept a lid on parts of the sector.

Etherstack has smashed its first half revenue record for FY26 with strong government contract deliveries, prompting an upward revision of full-year revenue guidance to as much as US$18.9 million.

A brutal sell-off in PEXA swamped an otherwise upbeat week for small-cap tech, where contract wins and product launches did the heavy lifting. RocketBoots led the gainers as investors paid up for near-term rollout revenue, while Adveritas rallied on a big push into self-serve SME sales.

Etherstack’s Australian subsidiary Auria Wireless has landed a multi-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs, valued at around A$9 million initially and potentially rising to A$15 million with extensions.