Xero stories - Page 4
Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
NZ top 200 tech companies hit $10bil revenue, third largest export category
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's top 200 tech firms, known as TIN200, have hit a milestone, generating NZD $10 billion in revenue, making it the third-largest export category.
Ever wanted to know how Xero does incident management?
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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DevOpsDays Auckland commenced yesterday, featuring a packed schedule of talks on incident management and the use of chatbots.
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.
Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Xero and PayPal team up to create 'PayPal Express Checkout' to combat late payments and provide faster payment experience.
Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.
Xero's Singapore expansion a two-way learning experience
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Xero's expansion into Singapore is proving to be a challenging endeavour with 'massive potential' for the company, but there's still work to do.
Rod Drury on major US banking announcement for Xero
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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We recently announced an integration with Wells Fargo, a bank serving more than three million small businesses and one in three households in the USA.
Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says
Fri, 1st May 2015
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Xero boss Rod Drury says the accounting software developer has changed its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departure of a US chief exec.
Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.
Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.
Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.
Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Govt issues $3m boost to Kiwi tech firms
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Government launches new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further.
Google executive joins Xero
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.