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Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance

Customers will keep the same products and contacts as the tax software group unifies its brand around a better-known name.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UK accountants could add GBP £463,000 from clients
Digital Transformation

UK accountants could add GBP £463,000 from clients

Existing client relationships could be worth far more as UK firms miss demand for extra advice and support, Ravical found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Software-as-a-Service

Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks

Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure

Boards are now judging AI on resilience and return on investment as firms embed it in security, tax and finance workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last week
Building beneath the app layer: What Upvest shows about the next phase of European fintech
Software-as-a-Service

Building beneath the app layer: What Upvest shows about the next phase of European fintech

European banks are racing to modernise investment services, and the real battle is shifting to the infrastructure layer that keeps them compliant.

By Tim Graczewski • 4 min read • Last week
Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance

The rollout aims to cut manual bookkeeping and speed cash flow decisions for Xero's 5 million customers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform
Software-as-a-Service

Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform

Governments' real-time checks are forcing multinationals to reconcile tax data across systems before discrepancies trigger regulatory scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Reptune names Rolf van de Velde as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

Reptune names Rolf van de Velde as Chief Executive

More multinationals must now file transfer pricing documentation, widening demand for Reptune's software as it names Rolf van de Velde Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Airwallex raises USD $320 million at USD $11 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex raises USD $320 million at USD $11 billion

Fresh capital will fund Airwallex's expansion and AI product push after the payments firm's valuation jumped to USD $11 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Avalara wins TrustRadius tax compliance software award
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara wins TrustRadius tax compliance software award

Verified customer feedback has put Avalara among the top-rated tax compliance tools as businesses grapple with complex rules across jurisdictions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Vistra launches Latam unit after Biz Latin Hub deal
Human Capital Management

Vistra launches Latam unit after Biz Latin Hub deal

The new unit targets firms expanding across Latin America, where varying rules can complicate cross-border operations and raise compliance costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Tax Traders appoints Chloe Kyrke-Smith as Head of Product
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Traders appoints Chloe Kyrke-Smith as Head of Product

The hire signals a push beyond tax pooling as the fintech widens its product suite for accountants and small businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs

Australian SMEs could save hours on month-end admin as Budgetly automates transaction coding, GST checks and receipt reviews on selected plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration

The new link should cut manual reconciliation and give smaller firms a clearer view of cash flow as costs and admin pressures mount.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Westbank First Nation picks Unit4 ERPx for modernisation
Software-as-a-Service

Westbank First Nation picks Unit4 ERPx for modernisation

The deal will replace fragmented back-office tools at Westbank First Nation, giving the community a single system for finance, procurement and planning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
GSTN e-Way Bill changes push firms to prep systems
Digital Transformation

GSTN e-Way Bill changes push firms to prep systems

Firms face fresh compliance and dispatch risks as GSTN's e-Way Bill overhaul adds mandatory Ship To GSTIN checks from 1 August 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Daxko buys FitnessForce to boost global fitness software
Software-as-a-Service

Daxko buys FitnessForce to boost global fitness software

The deal gives Daxko a bigger foothold in fast-growing franchise markets as fitness chains seek software that can handle local rules and cross-border billing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month