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Sage adds new AI tools to boost Intacct finance teams

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Sage unveils new AI tools in Intacct to speed finance closes, sharpen cash visibility and cut manual work across mid-sized organisations.
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Ramp unveils AI Accounting Agent to speed month-end close

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Ramp launches an AI Accounting Agent that codes transactions, handles accruals and reconciles ERP data to speed up the month-end close.
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New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Xero is boosting its Analytics tool with AI cash flow forecasts, behavioural insights and operational metrics on shareable visual dashboards.
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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
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Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
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Xero expands App Store with new global integrations

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
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Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.
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Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.
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Zone unveils Zoe agentic layer for NetSuite finance

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Zone launches Zoe, an AI agent layer inside NetSuite to orchestrate finance workflows, debuting with subscription intelligence in ZoneBilling.
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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.
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Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
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Xero rolls out AI bank reconciliation with JAX tool

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.
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MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
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Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
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Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.