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Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.
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Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.
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Salesforce unveils AI-powered Slackbot as work agent

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Salesforce debuts a revamped AI Slackbot as a personal work agent, tying Slack into its Agentforce 360 automation and data platform.
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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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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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Australia's AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.
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The systems driving the brands appearing in Australia's fastest-growing lists

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.
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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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Xero research shows small firms lag on AI

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.
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Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
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Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.
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Our biggest security risk isn't our software - it's our thinking

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity's biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.
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Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.
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Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.
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Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Firmus Technologies appoints Kirsty Godfrey-Billy as CFO and Grant Dempsey as Chair after raising USD $330 million to advance its renewable-powered AI campus project.
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Atlassian to acquire DX, boosting AI analytics for developers

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.
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Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
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Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.
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Webinar: Practical lessons from Kieser's transition from Xero to cloud ERP

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Kieser improved reporting and scaled operations by switching from 27 Xero instances to unified NetSuite cloud ERP, boosting financial visibility and growth.
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Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.