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Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

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Dext adds time-tracking insight to help accountants and bookkeepers spot workload bottlenecks and client-heavy periods on its Advanced plan.
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Dext launches AI Assist for accountants, bookkeepers

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Dext unveils AI Assist, an embedded tool that learns firm-specific judgement to automate routine bookkeeping while keeping humans in control.
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Dext launches integrated payments for UK Xero users

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Dext debuts Payments, letting UK Xero users pay suppliers and expenses inside its platform after a beta that processed GBP £800,000.
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Accountants embrace AI tools as scepticism increases

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.
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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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IRIS rolls out AI tool to speed UK personal tax returns

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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IRIS launches AI anomaly-checking tool for UK personal tax returns, promising to cut prep time to 90 minutes and slash errors by up to 95%.
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ChatGPT tax advice already costing UK firms, say accountants

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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UK accountants say firms are already losing money to flawed ChatGPT tax advice and warn misuse of AI could trigger failures by 2026.
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Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.
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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.
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R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.
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AI adoption in UK public sector hampered by digital skills gap

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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A digital skills gap in the UK public sector is hindering AI adoption, with only 47% of staff ready to confidently use new technologies, research finds.
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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Beyond the transaction: How modern payment infrastructure drives financial acumen in business

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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This Financial Literacy Month highlights how modern payment systems enhance financial acumen within organisations, turning transactions into valuable learning tools.
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Financial stress causing sleepless nights for UK SMB owners

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new survey by Dext reveals that financial stress is disrupting sleep for 33% of UK SMB owners, as rising costs threaten their cash flow.
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NVIDIA CEO reveals Blackwell AI platform during keynote

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the groundbreaking Blackwell AI platform, marking a pivotal moment in computing innovation at the annual GTC conference.
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Dext unveils Zoho Books integration for automation boost

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Dext has launched its integration with Zoho Books globally, aiming to enhance bookkeeping automation for over 700,000 businesses and accounting firms.
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Specialized cloud infrastructure is a CSP's best friend

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Communication service providers are urged to modernise their tech stacks with specialised solutions to enhance customer experience and compete effectively.
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Tradebyte predicts challenges & strategies for 2025

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.
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IRIS Software Group announces acquisition of Dext Software

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.
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Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Gartner's latest Hype Cycle reveals six pivotal technologies set to revolutionise digital government services, including AI code assistants, GenAI, and predictive analytics.