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Xero names big winners for 2016 at Partner Awards
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Xero names big winners for 2016 at Partner Awards

Xero recognises top-performing partners in Australia and New Zealand at annual partner awards in Brisbane. #XeroconSouth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
A transforming industry: Xero looks back at an exciting 10 years
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A transforming industry: Xero looks back at an exciting 10 years

Xerocon South 2016 kicks off with more than 2000 Xero users and managing directors Innes and Curzon addressing the crowd.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Xero spotlight: SMBs to benefit from financial web
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Xero spotlight: SMBs to benefit from financial web

Xero's 'financial web' links services to small businesses' accounting systems, improving insight and access to capital.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Advisors and education in the spotlight as Xero launches new partner program
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Advisors and education in the spotlight as Xero launches new partner program

Xero unveils expanded global Partner Program and open practice platform Xero HQ, designed to activate the success rate of partners and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
IN PICS: First day of Xerocon South 2016
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IN PICS: First day of Xerocon South 2016

Xerocon South 2016 bursts into life in Brisbane, with energy high as industry leaders gather to reimagine small business.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Xero updates NZ Payroll feature
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Xero updates NZ Payroll feature

Xero has announced several changes to its Payroll feature to help businesses process leave requests from their employees.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Pushpay hires former Xero exec with 'world class talent'
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Pushpay hires former Xero exec with 'world class talent'

Former Xero executive, James Maiocco, joins Pushpay as chief business development officer. He will focus on partnerships and report to CEO Chris Heaslip.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
MYOB reports 6 months of 'financial highlights'
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MYOB reports 6 months of 'financial highlights'

MYOB Group reports double-digit revenue and earnings growth in first half of 2016, with pro forma revenue up 11% on last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire
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MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire

MYOB has appointed a new lead for its New Zealand SME division, as the company looks to drive success in the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Banking stories

Xero's new offering looks to reimagine the customer experience
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Xero's new offering looks to reimagine the customer experience

Xero launches Live Contacts, a platform that links the accounting platform to the public information of millions of businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Party time: Winners take the stage at Xerocon South Partner Awards
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Party time: Winners take the stage at Xerocon South Partner Awards

It was an exciting night for Xero partners, as winners took the stage to receive their awards at Xerocon South on Friday night. We've got the pics!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Brisbane on show as Xero targets Aussie small business
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Brisbane on show as Xero targets Aussie small business

Brisbane hosts over 2,000 accountants at Xero's largest Aussie conference, targeting Queensland's 406,000 small businesses with its cloud software.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
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Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan

Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
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IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform

Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
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ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter

ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream
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Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream

Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Trend Micro 2016 report: 1.1 million ransomware hits against Australia
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Trend Micro 2016 report: 1.1 million ransomware hits against Australia

More than 1.1 million ransomware threats have hit Australia this year alone, with massive growth in both ransomware types & money lost from the scams.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016