Cloud Accounting stories
Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software
5 days ago
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero's Anthropic tie-up deepens finance software AI split as groups weigh integrated platforms against agent tools that work across multiple systems.
ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Annexa's six-month cloud ERP rollout for ROLLER has automated revenue recognition, unified finance data and reduced month-end strain.
Xero & Anthropic link Claude to accounting platform
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data protection
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data analytics
Xero and Anthropic strike multi-year deal to weave Claude AI into accounting software, giving small firms real-time cash-flow and invoice insights.
Xero signs Claude deal for small business finance tools
Last month
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero to embed Anthropic's Claude across accounting tools as JAX gains automation for cash flow, invoices and scenario analysis.
Xero expands developer tools with new webhook events
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physical security
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financial systems
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lcnc
Xero rolls out credit notes webhooks and new API pricing for app partners as it tightens permissions, recertification and developer access.
Dext launches AI Assist for accountants, bookkeepers
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Dext unveils AI Assist, an embedded tool that learns firm-specific judgement to automate routine bookkeeping while keeping humans in control.
Caseware wins accounting software awards for AI platform
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Caseware secures Overall Accounting Platform of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough and a 2026 Top New Products nod for Extractly.
CFOs shift focus from manual month-end to live insight
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Mid-market CFOs ditch manual month-end marathons, turning to live, standardised reporting to drive faster, insight-led decisions.
Xero unveils 'Accountable Intelligence' for AI in finance
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.
Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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cx
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partner programmes
Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Xplor Solutions partners with iplicit to offer UK SMEs accessible cloud finance software, aiming to bridge the technology gap in mid-market finance teams.
iplicit & Cin7 partner to offer cloud solution for UK SMEs
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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management
iplicit and Cin7 have teamed up to offer UK SMEs in wholesale and distribution integrated cloud accounting and inventory management solutions.
iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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saas
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resellers
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market
iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.
Lightyear and Sage partner for end-to-end offering
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cloud services
Lightyear has partnered with Sage to integrate its automation software with Sage's Business Cloud Accounting and Intacct offerings.