Xero stories - Page 3
Small UK accounting firms split between cloud & in-house IT
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
A survey shows UK small accounting firms split between cloud and in-house IT, with many favouring office servers despite growing cloud adoption.
Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.
UK finance teams face delays as expense management stays manual
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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financial systems
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xero
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sage
Nearly one in three UK employees are regularly chased for missing receipts, highlighting ongoing delays as finance teams rely on manual expense management processes.
Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth
Tue, 20th May 2025
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financial systems
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genai
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Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
Mon, 12th May 2025
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fintech
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it automation
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financial systems
Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.
Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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financial systems
AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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martech
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financial systems
Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
Iplicit strengthens executive team for substantial growth
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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saas
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financial systems
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xero
Cloud accounting firm iplicit is expanding its executive team in preparation for significant growth, aiming for £100m in annual recurring revenue by 2031.
The case for upgrading to a customisable cloud ERP platform
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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financial systems
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rpa
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erp
Basic accounting software like MYOB or Xero can stifle growth for agile organisations. Customisable cloud ERP systems offer the necessary flexibility and efficiency.
Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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m&a
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.
From complexity to clarity: Streamlining account consolidation with Xero and NetSuite
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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migration
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financial systems
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cloud services
CFOs struggling with inefficient account consolidation can discover clarity by joining the From Complexity to Clarity webinar on 27 August 2024.
Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
Surviving digital Darwinism by levelling up to a cloud ERP
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
In the age of digital Darwinism, businesses must adapt swiftly. Transitioning to a cloud ERP system like NetSuite offers scalability, integration, and industry-specific solutions vital for growth.
Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools
Mon, 6th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Payments provider Volopa collaborates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing its expense management tools, building on partnerships earlier this year with ClearBank and Yapily.
A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
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.
Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
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.
Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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clean technologies
Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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saas
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fintech
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financial systems
Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.