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The transition from a traditional ledger to an intelligent system of action is a massive evolution for the accounting industry. Anurag Agrawal at Techaisle recently shared a thoughtful analysis of Xero's agentic architecture and how we are thinking about this shift. He looks past the usual AI hype and digs into the practical tensions we have to solve around data accuracy and user trust. It captures exactly why we are focused on embedding intelligence directly into the core small business workflow: 1) The power of a shared context graph: When it comes to your financial records, getting it right is not optional. By orchestrating specialized agents under our central agentic platform JAX, we ensure data flows safely and accurately across bookkeeping, payroll, and payments without discrepancies. 2) Accountable Intelligence: Small businesses need a trusted partner when making business decisions. Our approach ensures our AI explicitly shows its work and logic, keeping the business owner and advisor firmly in control. 3) Shifting to proactive agility: The real value of agentic workflows isn't just answering questions. It's executing proactive financial strategies and actions like helping a business navigate cash flow gaps before they even happen. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/gPHGPeSA

🇬🇧 Xerocon London is getting closer — and it's shaping up to be a big one! New speakers. New ideas. New experiences. From standout keynotes to conversations that stick with you long after, Xerocons are where our community comes together to connect, share and get inspired for what's ahead. While we count down to London, we want to hear from you 👇 What's your favourite Xerocon memory? The connections, the afterparty, the keynote that stayed with you — drop it in the comments!

Your clients just got a new way to stay on top of their finances. Xero is now connected in Claude — so users can ask about cash flow, what's owed, and their top customers without leaving the conversation they're already in.

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Thanks Brett Berson for the great conversation about leading teams, the role of a CPO and driving impact and value for customers. One of my favorite parts of the discussion was how product leaders can grow in their careers. My advice is rarely about chasing a title, but instead, creating the recipe for a meaningful career. These themes always stick with me: Don’t just seek a ladder to climb, seek a problem to solve. The more impact you have for your customers and your team, the more opportunities for growth will find you. The challenge of not knowing everything. One of the hardest transitions for a leader is moving from doing everything to focusing on the few big decisions that matter most. Protect your thinking time. I’ve learned that without carved-out time to think, we can't invest in the strategy that moves the needle for our customers. If you focus on the work you'll be proud to look back on, the rest usually takes care of itself. Grateful for the opportunity to share these insights. You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gSgZja9q  

Florals for spring? No. Reconciling accounts in under 30 minutes? Groundbreaking. 💅 ✨ You ran your business. We improved it. It’s the 1-year anniversary of The Long & Short of It, our quarterly wrap-up of Xero enhancements. Updates designed for ease, now in a way that's easy to read. Get your time and sanity back here https://lnkd.in/gV_ysp8M 👠

Forbes’ Ilona L. reports on how Xero is “democratizing the Office of the CFO” and puts a spotlight on the $billions venture investors have poured into accelerating AI-native finance. Xero is at the center of this shift with our AI-native operating system, Xero OS, and our financial superagent, JAX – automating financial workflows end-to-end and delivering real-time actionable insights to help millions of small businesses thrive worldwide. Our partnership with Anthropic and other leading AI providers is noted as foundational to Xero’s approach to AI, grounded in trust and transparency, and designed to meet you wherever you work. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2yd5aNt

Guardrails don't hinder innovation—they optimize it. Xero CPTO Diya Jolly reveals how a high standard for precision led the team to augment AI with a non-AI solution. As a result, JAX delivers the most accurate information possible for accounting professionals. Stream episode 289 of Product School's podcast for the full conversation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e285hZyY

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