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A volatile week for ASX tech saw a steep sell-off in freight software, while defence AI and RegTech contract wins pulled buyers back into smaller names. Big corporate actions kept attention on what’s real: signed deals, cash timelines, and who pays whom, and when.

Sparc Technologies and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning are developing AI-driven software to transform protective coatings corrosion assessment, promising faster, more accurate results for a global market of testing labs.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

A handful of small caps ripped higher, but plenty still slipped even after good news. This week’s biggest moves came from a platform partnership win, a reinstated stock, and a cash settlement that removed a long-running dispute.

Activeport Group Ltd reported steady Q2 FY26 revenue with new contracts starting to contribute and a 5% increase in annualised recurring revenue to $6.3 million. The company also reduced cash burn significantly and strengthened its cash position to support growth.

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC reports a robust €27.8 million cash balance at the end of 2025, maintaining its FY25 revenue guidance despite seasonal cash flow dips and currency fluctuations.

Clever Culture Systems has expanded its APAS Independence installed base to 27 instruments globally and surpassed $1 million in annual recurring revenue, underpinned by strong sales momentum and customer validation.

Elsight Limited capped 2025 with record quarterly revenue and a substantial US$21.2 million contract, signalling robust growth and expanding global defence engagements heading into 2026.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

AdNeo Limited’s subsidiary Learnt has landed a significant 12-month contract with Hisense Australia to deliver a comprehensive corporate learning and loyalty platform, marking a strategic expansion in the enterprise learning market.

RocketBoots Limited has successfully converted its AI-powered retail banking trial into a contract rollout with a major Australian bank, marking a significant step in its commercial expansion.

FBR Limited has inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Fraser Lyne Constructions for the sale of a Hadrian® bricklaying robot unit valued at A$7.8 million, aiming to tackle New South Wales' housing shortage with advanced automation.