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Xero opens Vancouver AI hub to boost North America

The move strengthens Xero’s North American engineering base as it pushes AI tools into its core accounting software for small businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney

A Sydney base and local team are meant to help Anthropic win more Australian and New Zealand customers as AI adoption gathers pace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Anthropic opens Sydney office, names NZ & Australia chief

The move signals a deeper push into Australia and New Zealand as Anthropic courts enterprise and government customers from a Sydney base.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users

Users can now track performance against targets and share AI-powered scorecards as Xero expands analytics tools to 4.6 million subscribers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Marketing Technologies

Impact.com deepens YouTube tie-up for creator marketing

Brands will be able to assess creator campaigns with first-party YouTube data as impact.com adds direct discovery, activation and measurement tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Fintech

PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push

Australia’s smallest employers face heavier payroll compliance as PaySauce targets 694,000 micro-businesses with new hires and AUD $4 million backing.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift

Small businesses could see faster reporting and less manual admin as AI-driven rivals automate bookkeeping and pressure QuickBooks to adapt.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms

The new platform aims to cut routine bookkeeping for small firms by automating payments, reconciliation and tax prep while keeping users in control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC

The hire sharpens Intuit's APAC push as it adapts QuickBooks and Mailchimp to local tax and compliance demands across the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software

The partnership signals a split in finance software as firms weigh tighter control inside one platform against AI agents that span several systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Human Capital Management

Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer

The hire signals Tanium is putting more weight on retention and workplace culture as it expands internationally and broadens its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld

Manual close processes have been reduced as the software group automates revenue recognition and consolidates finance across 30 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Xero & Anthropic link Claude to accounting platform

Small businesses could soon get quicker cash-flow checks and invoice chasing as Xero and Anthropic bring Claude into accounting workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Xero signs Claude deal for small business finance tools

Small businesses could get real-time cash-flow and invoice insights as Xero embeds Claude into its accounting tools and planning workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Xero stories

Digital Transformation

Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer

The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users

UK Xero users can now manage supplier, expense and employee payments in one place as Dext expands its payments tool with payroll.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Unified Communications

TUANZ warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Schools, households and agencies face uneven access and safety online as TUANZ urges a national rethink over AI, curriculum and mobile coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

UK SMEs could waste GBP £10,000 on unused software

Unused subscriptions may be draining UK SME budgets by as much as GBP £10,000 a year as software sprawl and price rises bite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient

Finance staff at Lush UK now process more than 4,000 supplier invoices a month faster after automating accounts payable with Quadient and Xero.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026