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Accounting systems stories - Page 13

One of the most basic and yet essential software items every business requires is the accounting system. Available from a wide number of vendors, accounting systems help organisations keep track of their expenses and income, with varying levels of sophistication going from simple General Ledgers right through to mini-Enterprise Resource Planning solutions. Many accounting systems offer extensibility and integration with add-ons, allowing the user to go from a standard setup to a customised software environment more capable of handling various tasks related to or influenced by accounting data.
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New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Xero has announced App Launcher, a new way for customers to launch and sign in to their favourite Xero App Store apps.
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BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman says intercompany accounting is a ‘distraction’ within F&A for many multinational organisations.
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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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supply chain & logistics
Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
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Endeavour, MYOB combine forces to tackle ERP market opportunity
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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MYOB acquires New Zealand Greentree practice from Endeavour Solutions, bolstering its mid-market direct sales and service channel.
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Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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data privacy
Cloud-based accounting firm BlackLine has achieved ISO/IEC 27018 and 27701 certifications for its security and data privacy standards.
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ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.
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Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.
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Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.
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Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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commerce systems
Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
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Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.
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Xero plagued by systems issues at worst possible time of month for customers
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Xero is experiencing major systems issues coinciding with end of month invoicing, creating disruption for customers worldwide.
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Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.
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MYOB and Procore partner to empower Kiwi construction businesses
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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MYOB and Procore Technologies have launched an integrated platform for construction firms, offering comprehensive project management and financial solutions.
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Xero unveils redesigned flexible work programme - largest hiring drive to date
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
Xero has unveiled its redesigned flexible work programme, enabling teams to work where they perform best, at home, in the office, or a mix of both.
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Forrester and MYOB finds NZ mid-market businesses losing 12.5 hours per employee a week - $2.2million per year
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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accounting systems
New Zealand mid-market businesses are losing up to a day and a half of time, per person, per week due to ineffective technology solutions.
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Lack of digitisation costs millions per year for Australian businesses
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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Organisations are losing one and a half days per week per employee, due to ineffective digital solutions, costing millions, says MYOB.
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University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.
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Xero unveils largest bank reconciliation improvements in a decade
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Xero unveils major improvements to bank reconciliation, with an all-new design and AI-powered algorithms for more accurate suggestions.
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Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.
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Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Xero has announced the launch of the Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council, educating small business owners on responsible data use.