Xero stories - Page 24

Xero Founder says it's a struggle getting the New Zealand investment community to invest in the cloud business model.

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

Xero has invested NZD $200,000 for a 15.9% stake in Max Solutions to fund the development of a New Zealand-specific tax lodgement system.

Xero introduces Inventory Items to simplify tracking sales and purchases, addressing a highly requested feature ahead of new GST changes in New Zealand.

Xero updates its online system ahead of GST hike to 15% from Oct 1, easing the transition for users with new automated features.

Xero reports a 235% performance boost in New Zealand and a 180% global increase after partnering with Akamai Technologies, enhancing application speed.

Customers with ANZ & National bank accounts have been sorely disappointed by technical problems with the bank and or Xero’s systems.

The small business accounting software provider has extended its services into personal finance management with 'Xero Personal'.

Xero gears up to launch its Personal finance edition in 2010, aiming to revolutionize how small business owners manage expenses.

Wellington's Aura RedEye Security launches RedEye, making IT surveillance affordable for small businesses, boosted by TechNZ's investment.

Drury made the comments as Xero launches its push into Australia - a potential market of well over 2 million small businesses.

Congratulations to Xero, winner of the International Technium Challenge organised by International Business Wales and Technium UK.

Rod Drury urges NZ IT sector to aim for $1M per employee, shifting from services to product development for economic growth.