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Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software

The partnership signals a split in finance software as firms weigh tighter control inside one platform against AI agents that span several systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Finexer says tax digital shift exposes SME finance gaps

Quarterly tax reporting is forcing UK SMEs to overhaul manual finance systems as real-time data becomes essential for compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Crypto

Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX

The tie-up should cut delays and make cross-border currency costs more predictable for Aspire’s 50,000 business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million

Creators and small businesses can now take payments inside Canva, reaching its 265 million users through PayPal-hosted checkout links and QR codes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Unified Communications

Platforms, sovereignty and global growth at Cavell Summit Europe

Platform-led buying is squeezing telcos, forcing providers to adapt to sovereignty rules and global licensing hurdles to keep growth on track.

By Mike Mills • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Sole traders turn to AI for tax advice as rules change

Quick answers are winning out over professional fees, with 26% of UK sole traders now using AI for Making Tax Digital guidance as rules tighten.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Supply Chain

Fuel costs push NSW firms to review staffing levels

Almost half of surveyed employers are weighing shorter hours or fewer staff as higher fuel bills squeeze margins and weaken demand across NSW.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Risk & Compliance

Key IRD audit triggers and how to stay off the list

Unexplained bank deposits, repeated losses and late filings can put small businesses and individuals on Inland Revenue’s audit radar.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance

Smaller employers are under mounting compliance pressure as the combined platform aims to cut filings, renewals and fines across states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap

Canadian accounting firms could cut manual payroll work and compliance errors as the new platform centralises dozens of client runs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges

Partners face mounting strain as PSTN migration collides with day-to-day demand, threatening customer service and new business growth.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Customer Relationship Management

TeamSystem buys ACD & DIA to expand in France & Türkiye

The acquisitions give the Italian software group a stronger foothold in markets where new tax and billing rules are accelerating digitisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

123RF launches Sphere AI platform for Malaysian marketers

It aims to cut tool overload for Malaysian marketing teams by bundling concept, design and video tasks into one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Identity and Access Management

Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap

Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Biometrics

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Seekr & Arcas launch explainable AI for Europe

European mid-sized firms face tighter AI compliance demands as the EU AI Act pushes buyers towards auditable systems in sovereign infrastructure environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026