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Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers
Data Protection

Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers

Small businesses can now query live Xero data in Claude as the accounting group widens its AI push to 4.5 million subscribers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Xero launches live Claude integration for customers
Data Protection

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows
Software-as-a-Service

Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows

Australian businesses are pushing AI beyond pilots, prompting Glean to nearly double local headcount as ANZ customers rise more than 60 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Xero opens Vancouver AI hub to boost North America
Software-as-a-Service

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 • Last month
Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney
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 • Last month
Anthropic opens Sydney office, names NZ & Australia chief
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 • Last month
Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users
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 • Last month
Impact.com deepens YouTube tie-up for creator marketing
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 • Last month
PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push
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 • Last month
Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift
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 • Last month
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
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 • Last month

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Australian small business sales rise 7.2% in Q1 2026
Partner Programmes

Australian small business sales rise 7.2% in Q1 2026

Momentum stayed firm for Australian small businesses in the March quarter, as sales, jobs and wages all rose despite higher fuel costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Agricultural Technology

Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth

Improving demand and higher interest-rate relief helped New Zealand small businesses post 3.9% sales growth in the March quarter.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter
Partner Programmes

Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter

Cash flow is tightening for Canadian small businesses as March sales improved only slightly, while payment times lengthened and late bills rose.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
Software-as-a-Service

UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools

Unused subscriptions are leaving UK SMEs exposed to rising SaaS bills, with some firms able to trim GBP £10,000 a year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer
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 • Last month
Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users
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 • Last month