Xero stories

Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.

Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.

Salesforce debuts a revamped AI Slackbot as a personal work agent, tying Slack into its Agentforce 360 automation and data platform.

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.

Open Banking goes live in New Zealand, promising faster, safer payments and real-time cashflow visibility for Kiwi small businesses.

Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.

Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.

MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.

Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.

New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.

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.

Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.

KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand’s booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

Cybersecurity’s biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.