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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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Open Banking goes live: What it means for Kiwi small businesses

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Open Banking goes live in New Zealand, promising faster, safer payments and real-time cashflow visibility for Kiwi small businesses.
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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.
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How to know when Xero is holding back your finance strategy

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Xero suits small operations but strains under multiple entities, causing manual work and errors; CFOs must consider unified ERP for scaled finance leadership.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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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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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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Grapple surpasses AUD $200m milestone as they introduce AI to their Lendtech platform

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Grapple surpasses the AUD $200m funded invoices milestone by introducing AI to their innovative Lendtech 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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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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NextMinute reveals Intuit QuickBooks Online integration

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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The company says this positions it as the best integrated construction management software in the market with cloud accounting packages.
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How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.
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Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF

Wed, 4th May 2022
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Xero has partnered with PKF International to provide data and insights to help PKF advisers support their business clients.
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Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.