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AI search answers vary widely across major platforms
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AI search answers vary widely across major platforms

A New Zealand study found users can get markedly different brand recommendations from ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Microsoft Copilot.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch
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Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch

Unified cloud telephony has saved the accounting software group about USD $500,000 a year and simplified calls for 1,400 staff worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Finmo opens Singapore HQ as TreasuryOS tops USD $1bn
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Finmo opens Singapore HQ as TreasuryOS tops USD $1bn

The Singapore-founded fintech will use the expanded Suntec City base to hire more staff as TreasuryOS moves over USD $1 billion a month.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Xero expands AI tools for accountants & small firms
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Xero expands AI tools for accountants & small firms

The update is aimed at cutting hours of manual bookkeeping for small firms as rivals race to embed AI into finance workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
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Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses

Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Sterling raises NZD $3.8 million to automate finance
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Sterling raises NZD $3.8 million to automate finance

The new capital will help the startup hire and target larger finance teams across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Moss raises EUR €35 million in Portage-led funding
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Moss raises EUR €35 million in Portage-led funding

Valuation of the Berlin finance software group has reached EUR €1 billion as it plans AI tools that keep finance teams in control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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DingGo launches AI motor claims platform for insurers
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DingGo launches AI motor claims platform for insurers

Insurers could cut motor claims leakage of up to 10% as DingGo's new AI tool plugs into existing systems to handle specialist workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Pleo launches AI finance tools amid approval delays
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Pleo launches AI finance tools amid approval delays

Slow approvals are costing UK businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds a year as finance teams turn to AI to cut admin.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
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The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?

Businesses risk costly disruption if they upgrade systems for flashier features without testing integrations, compliance and day-to-day workflows first.

By Dev Punjani • 5 min read • Last month
Xero wins Canstar award for small business software
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Xero wins Canstar award for small business software

Australian small businesses rated the software highest for easing admin, with users praising its reporting, integration and ease of use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian small businesses unaware of open banking law
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Canadian small businesses unaware of open banking law

Many still share banking logins with advisers as a survey found 82% of owners had not heard of Canada's new open banking law.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
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Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026
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tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026

The award underlines a year of rapid expansion for the East Yorkshire consultancy, which grew headcount from seven to 20 in 12 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration
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Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration

The service lets small US businesses run pay, accounting and payments in one system, cutting admin and missed-payroll risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms
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Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms

Many Australian small business owners cannot tell if they made a profit, prompting Xero to offer free mentoring and lessons.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing
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Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing

Schools and universities can cut audit-season scrambles if they shift controls to the point of spend and stop chasing receipts later.

By Tanu Kaushik • 5 min read • Last month