Xero stories

Avalara opens registration for virtual event Avalara NEXT 2026, spotlighting “agentic” always-on tax and compliance automation for builders.

Wise forecasts that by 2026 agentic AI will run core business tasks, pushing firms to embed tools, tighten oversight and rethink outsourcing.

ShiftCare nets over USD $20,000 from Xero referrals after baking accounting recommendations into onboarding and in-app workflows.

Xero unveils AI-powered invoicing and payment tools, promising to cut late payments and ease cash-flow strain for small businesses.

Xero rolls out richer credit note webhooks so developers can ditch heavy polling, cut API traffic and get faster, event-driven updates.

Xero launches App Store Power Lists to spotlight top referred apps, boosting discovery for small businesses and reach for developers.

Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.

Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.

Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.

Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.

Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.

Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.

Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.

Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.

Salesforce debuts a revamped AI Slackbot as a personal work agent, tying Slack into its Agentforce 360 automation and data platform.

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.

Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.

Xero is set to launch a redesigned navigation and homepage, shaped by customer feedback, enhancing usability with customisable, insight-rich features.