** Shares of Australia's ActivePort Group ATV.AX rise as much as 25% to A$0.030, their highest since October 27
** Stock's biggest intraday pct gain since October 3
** Network software services firm launches its network-to-network interconnect exchange in the Middle East and North Africa region
** ATV anticipates new recurring revenue from this service to begin in Q3 FY26
** Larger operators in the region are already working with co to plan integration to the gateway when it comes online in Q3 FY26, co adds
** Shares up 62.8% YTD
(Reporting by Shruti Agarwal in Bengaluru)
((Shruti.Agarwal@thomsonreuters.com))