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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
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Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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Employment Hero boosts SME support with Google & Microsoft integrations
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In a bid to streamline the hiring process for SMEs, Australian platform Employment Hero is expanding its capabilities through new integrations with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
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VHS’ triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP
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Australian gaming company, VHS, pioneers a successful approach, integrating crypto, blockchain and cloud ERP in a virtual horse racing platform.
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Outgrown Xero? The signs it’s time to upgrade to a cloud ERP
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As businesses expand, basic accounting systems like Xero can limit growth. For more complex needs, businesses should consider transitioning to a flexible cloud ERP.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
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Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.
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Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
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Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.
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Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Trade businesses can eliminate the stressful end-of-financial-year tax rush by adopting digital job management platforms which streamline transactions and paperwork.
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Quadient partners with Xero to enhance accounting process for SMEs
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Quadient partners with cloud-accounting software provider Xero to streamline and enhance accounting processes for SMEs in the UK and North America.
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Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.
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Xero integrates GenAI for quicker, precise customer support
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Xero has integrated a Generative AI solution in Xero Central to enhance user experience, providing accurate support answers and revolutionising the platform.
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Exclusive: What sparked Ignition's decade long journey
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Ignition, the all-in-one platform for professional services, celebrates its 10-year milestone and plans for future growth.
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Exclusive: Why Content Snare continues to get positive feedback
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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To learn more about the company and what they do, TechDay spoke with James Rose, the Founder and Director of Content Snare.
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Thryv and Xero partner to simplify financial management for Australian SMBs
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Thryv partners with Xero to streamline financial transactions for Australian small and medium-sized businesses.
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Xero Chair calls on fresh leadership to drive innovation
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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The Tax Institute has announced David Thodey, AO, as a keynote speaker at The Tax Summit 2023, to be held from 5-7 September in Melbourne.
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GoCardless and Xero renew partnership to help SMBs
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Small businesses around the world are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history, and the pressure is impacting business owners.
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Xero unveils new product innovations to boost efficiencies
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Xero introduces AI-powered features to boost efficiency for small businesses and advisors #smallbusiness #accounting.
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78% of NZ small business owners worried about AI adoption
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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New Zealand small business owners are concerned that the development and adoption of AI is outpacing regulation, according to a study by Xero.
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Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.
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Aussie SMBs increase prices. use own money to combat cash flow woes
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Australian small businesses are resorting to personal savings or increasing prices to cope with rising costs, says a report from Xero.
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Cloud-based accountancy Sidekick signs to Australia's FYI
Fri, 12th May 2023
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New Zealand accounting firm Sidekick becomes the 1,000th customer on FYI's product suite, benefiting from document management and process automation.
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New Relic appoints Rob Newell as VP of Customer Adoption for APJ
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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New Relic has hired Rob Newell as Vice President of Customer Adoption for Asia Pacific and Japan who will lead the team to empower businesses.
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Xero appoints Diya Jolly as Chief Product Officer
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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Xero hires Diya Jolly as its new Chief Product Officer, responsible for driving product management, design, and marketing from 10th April 2023.