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• The anthropologist asking critical questions around AI

  AI is the 21st century steam engine, so how do we manage it? Tech-anthropologist Genevieve Bell talks about the rise of AI and its impact on the future.

• Xero narrows net loss amid subscriber surge

  Xero has narrowed its net loss by 60 per cent from NZ$69.1 million last year to NZ$27.9 million in the red for the financial year March 2018.

• Server upgrade hits Xero services

  ​Xero has been hit by service issues after an upgrade to a key database server resulted in an unforeseen performance degradation of some services.

• "I was a little bit stretched" – why Xero switched CEOs

  Xero's founding CEO is stepping aside for Steve Vamos to head up the company. Now, the next phase of the company begins.

• Xero names former Microsoft A/NZ vice president as next CEO

  Founder Rod Drury is set to step down from his role as Xero CEO, with former Microsoft A/NZ vice president, Steve Vamos, replacing him.

• What’s new for Xero?

  Xero unveils all of its new goodies for local businesses and accountants at its latest Xerocon partner event in Melbourne.

• Xero talks up AI play

  ​Xero's CEO talks up the cloud accounting software company’s burgeoning use of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

• Xero's rapid growth continues, adds $100 million in committed monthly revenue

  Cloud accounting software provider Xero has increased its user base by 318,000 to reach a total of 1.04 million.

• Xero to increase investment in AI and machine learning

  Xero is eyeing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning space, calling it the “next wave of accounting innovation”.

• ​Xero hones in on regional NZ with new Hawke’s Bay office

  30 new jobs in the region over the next year.

• AWS migration hits Xero's half-yearly financials

  Xero has revealed that its migration from Rackspace to Amazon Web Services has impacted its financial performance over the past six months.

• Xero loses key executive as chief product officer returns to US

  Cloud-based accounting software company, Xero, has lost one of its key executive team members, with chief product officer, Angus Norton returning to the US.

• ​World domination on the cards as Xero follows All Blacks' lead

  “Xero continues to grow its capability while delivering strong results."

• Net loss almost doubles as Xero continues strong growth plans

  Xero continues to deliver strong growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, despite the company almost doubling its net loss.

• Drury realises American Dream with Xero US deal

  Kiwi cloud accounting firm takes another step forward in realising its vision of delivering a fully integrated platform for small businesses.