** Australian technology stocks .AXIJ rise 2.7%, on track for strongest session since August 29 if gains hold

** Sub-index tracks wallstreet counterpart Nasdaq's .IXIC rally overnight driven by upbeat results from AI server maker Dell Technologies DELL.N reviving tech strength

** Sector constituents WiseTech Global WTC.AX gains 6.2%, Catapult Sports CAT.AX adds 4.2%, while Life360 360.AX rises 3.3%

** AXIJ down 13.6% YTD

(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)

((Jasmeenaraislam.shaikh@thomsonreuters.com ))