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Australia’s AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform
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Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.
The systems driving the brands appearing in Australia’s fastest-growing lists
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Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.
Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion
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Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.
MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport
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MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
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Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.
OCN London transforms finance with AccountsIQ cloud platform
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OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.
Xero research shows small firms lag on AI
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Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.
New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth
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New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools
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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025
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Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.
KiwiSaaS relaunches as industry-led network to boost NZ SaaS
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand’s booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.
Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.
Our biggest security risk isn’t our software - it’s our thinking
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity’s biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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NetSuite’s cloud ERP suits New Zealand’s small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.
Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.
Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.
Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Firmus Technologies appoints Kirsty Godfrey-Billy as CFO and Grant Dempsey as Chair after raising USD $330 million to advance its renewable-powered AI campus project.
Tall Poppy Syndrome dampens celebration of NZ business success
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Despite 72% of NZ small business owners hitting milestones, many avoid celebrating due to Tall Poppy Syndrome, impacting morale and wellbeing.
Canadian accountants see growth as AI & advisory services surge
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Eighty percent of Canadian accountants are optimistic as AI and advisory services drive growth and transform the industry, says Xero's 2025 report.
Atlassian to acquire DX, boosting AI analytics for developers
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.