Latest Excite Technology Services (ASX:EXT) News

Defence, artificial intelligence and government contracts drove the week’s biggest technology share moves, while several smaller companies warned they may need more cash.
Micro-X, RMA Global and Stakk led the price rises, but refinancing pressure remained a major concern across the sector.

Excite Technology Services has secured an additional $3.2 million in work from an Australian Federal Government agency over 24 months. The contract offers a meaningful test of the cybersecurity provider’s post-restructure momentum, although standard government terms leave the scope and value adjustable.

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.

Excite Technology Services (ASX: EXT) has secured $3.122 million in sales over June and July 2026, bolstered by government contracts and private sector recurring revenue. The company is also tapping into a growing AI cybersecurity market with a pipeline exceeding $200,000.

Small-cap tech delivered a split screen this week. Contract wins, capital raisings and takeover steps pushed several stocks higher, while weaker sales and heavy dilution fears hit others hard. The biggest swing came from 8common, while Atomos and FirstWave led the falls for very different reasons.

Excite Technology Services has increased its capital raising target to $3.5 million by issuing an additional 40 million shares at 0.6 cents each, accompanied by free-attaching options exercisable at 1 cent. Part of the new shares will require shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Big swings hit ASX tech as tiny GCM surged, Objective slumped on a Defence contract loss, and DXN fell despite landing new work. Away from the biggest price moves, the week was packed with raisings, acquisitions and fresh AI, quantum and enterprise contract news.

Excite Technology Services has raised $3.26 million through a share placement priced at 0.6 cents each, accompanied by free-attaching options pending shareholder approval. The Managing Director will convert $500,000 of debt into equity on matching terms.

Tiny tech stocks dominated the tape, with Thrive Tribe, Harvest Technology and Bridge SaaS posting the biggest weekly jumps. Capital raisings, AI product launches and defence-linked deals drove buying, while heavily discounted offers and fraud concerns hit the losers.

Excite Technology Services lifted revenue by 74% to $21.3 million in FY26 but still recorded a $5.4 million loss, with auditors flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Tech microcaps swung hard as funding news, contract wins and disclosure issues collided. The biggest falls came where investors saw either forced selling or more cash needs ahead.

Excite Technology Services has secured $1.05 million through convertible notes, aiming to capitalise on its strongest operational cash flow quarter and accelerate growth.