Cloud computing

A move to increase an unusual tax on cloud computing risks adding to a broader technology industry downturn to derail progress in the third-largest U.S. city.

IRIS Software Group announced its intention to acquire bookkeeping and accounting solutions provider Dext.

Developing an AI system can carry a hefty price tag that includes not just the coding of the system itself but secondary costs like labor, training and data fees.

Plus, Workday announces new initiatives, investments and a wellness solution; and other accounting technology news.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, in two reports, critiqued the IRS on cybersecurity for both its data warehouse and its cloud infrastructure.

Plus, Certinia Customer Success Cloud now generally available; Zamp launches tax solution "Z"; and Paystand expands into Canada.

Many payroll systems claim to be cloud-native, yet fail to deliver the true benefits.

IRIS and AccountsIQ announced a new partnership to provide an integrated suite of cloud-based payroll and HR solutions.

The firms in this year's VAR 100 see clients focusing ever-more strongly on the cloud — even as they suffer from 'change fatigue.'