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The software company has also debuted a new monthly revenue feature for accountants.

A roundup of technology announcements.

Xero is also seeking student applicants for its $30K Forward Fund through April 20.

The new scholarship will award three students $10K each, as well as $10K to their nominating firms.

Former Telstra CEO David Thodey will take over the chair starting February, Xero said.

The Top 100 Firm has combined with an outsourced accounting firm also based in Atlanta.

The deepened relationship brings a full suite of back-office services to Xero’s agricultural industry customers and their accountants.

Xerocon was a showcase of the achievements of the past year as much as it was about the roadmap for the future.

Three firms share their journeys into the cloud.

Expect more automation and AI, and less need for human interaction.

At Xerocon Australia, its biggest user conference yet, the company highlighted several new features and updates.

Xero legal expert Adam Lovingood details the latest developments in data protection.

The B2B payment platform plug-in is available on the Xero Marketplace.

Bedrock Data releases new connectors for QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite; and Vertex VAT solution gets re-accredited in England and Wales.

Xero continues to focus on building AI and machine learning to help accountants become more valuable to their clients.

The company has also partnered with Deloitte locally to help accountants across the country accelerate their small business clients’ adoption of digital tools.

He is succeeded by Steve Vamos, former head of Microsoft Australia.

Hangouts Chat has been added to Google’s G Suite, along with integrated bots from Xero and Egnyte.

The new functionality is enabled by Xero’s integration with Stripe.

Both firms and software providers were recognized for their use of Xero in elevating client services.