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Workday unveiled Workday Insight Applications, leveraging advanced data science and machine learning algorithms to help customers make smarter business decisions.

Xero announced it acquired online payroll company Monchilla to expand its payroll offerings to small businesses in more U.S. states.

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EXL has launched an integrated ARM solution combining benchmarking and best practices with analytics to optimize working capital and improve customer experience.

Wolters Kluwer, CCH announced new features and enhancements to its CCH Mobile app.

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The IIA announced it will renew its multi-year partnership with global computer-based testing provider Pearson VUE to deliver a range of certification exams.

eFileCabinet announced that eFileCabinet Online is now integrated with Salesforce.com.

Citrix announced the completion of its acquisition of RightSignature, the cloud-based electronic signature company which integrates with Citrix ShareFile to help customers digitize documents.

SmartVault announced the release of the SmartVault Connected Desktop, connecting users to their data in a simple desktop-optimized interface.

QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite were named leaders in business software review site G2 Crowd’s recently released Fall 2014 Grid report ranking nine accounting products.

Xero launched its new Xero U, a customized learning environment for accounting professionals and small businesses.

Bill.com announced a partnership with Intuit to expand the benefits offered by the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program.

Promising to both socialize and mobilize, Bizzabo is an app to bring your event planning and networking to the next level.

Avalara announced the appointment of Richard Asquith as vice president of global tax compliance, to join the company's global tax team based in the U.K.

CPA.com, the American Institute of CPAs’ business and technology subsidiary, has increased its service offerings and built revenues after the AICPA changed the name from CPA2Biz.