Australia Technology

HITIQ (ASX:HIQ) signed an exclusive three-year agreement to become the Official Player Safety Partner of Hockey Australia.

Xero (ASX:XRO) intensified its global growth narrative during a high-stakes investor briefing on Feb. 3, showcasing a future anchored in artificial intelligence and a revitalised US payments strategy.

Australia's technology sector has staged a defiant recovery, with start-up funding surging to $5.1 billion in 2025—a $1 billion increase over the previous year.

Qoria (ASX:QOR) is on the verge of a transformative merger with US technology firm Aura Consolidated Group, a move set to propel the company’s valuation toward the $1 billion mark.

Ava Risk Group (ASX:AVA) has reported a softer-than-expected first half for FY26, with revenue landing at $14 million, falling short of its initial $17–$18.2 million guidance.

ASX-listed embedded finance provider Stakk (ASX:SKK) announced a growth roadmap for 2026, targeting an annual recurring revenue run-rate of $15 million by June 30.

Amazon confirmed another 16,000 corporate job cuts, taking this restructuring wave to nearly 30,000 white-collar roles in just months.

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) CEO Oleg Vornik has addressed investor concerns regarding his recent $50 million stock sale.

Fintech firm Plenti Group (ASX:PLT) has surpassed its $3 billion loan portfolio target as of January, achieving the strategic milestone well ahead of its March deadline.

The Albanese government will fast-track approvals for energy-intensive data centres in a bid to capture investment from the global artificial intelligence boom.

SSH (ASX:SSH) has posted a strong performance in the first half of FY26, with revenue rising 25% compared with the same period last year.

QuickFee (ASX:QFE) has reported a steady operational performance in its Q2 FY26 quarterly business update for the period ended Dec. 31, 2025, with group revenue of $4.2 million.