Technology

Every so often a mooted float reframes how investors think about an entire sector. In 2026, that catalyst is a reported plan by Point Wild, a Boston-based cybersecurity company, to consider an Australian Securities Exchange listing at a valuation near $5 billion.

Every so often, a private company floats the idea of listing in Australia, and the market instinctively reaches for a recognisable name to convey scale. In mid-2026, that name has been Xero (ASX: XRO).

Every so often an unrelated deal drags a well-known name into the headlines. That is what has happened here.

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) told investors on 21 July 2026 that its contracted capacity had risen 73 megawatts to 740MW following a series of customer wins since its April update, while its pro forma forward order book increased to 565MW. The company said the newly contracted …

SiteMinder (ASX: SDR) has appointed director Samantha Lawson as chief product officer from 1 August 2026 to accelerate its artificial-intelligence strategy. Lawson, who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in December 2025, resigns from the board to take the role and succeeds …

DXN Ltd (ASX:DXN) finished the latest trading session with a 6.67% increase, closing at AUD 0.16. Trading turnover reached AUD 40,141, while the technology company maintained a market capitalisation of approximately AUD 59.00 million. Over the past 12 months, the shares have appreciated 180.70%, …

ActivePort Group Ltd (ASX:ATV) ended the latest trading session 5.56% higher at AUD 0.019. Trading turnover totalled AUD 8,495, while the company carried a market capitalisation of approximately AUD 9.42 million. Although the shares remain down 17.39% over the past year, the latest gain …