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Pin Payments Joins Fat Zebra
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ODAY WE'RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT PIN PAYMENTS IS NOW PART OF FAT ZEBRA — AN AUSTRALIAN PAYMENT PROVIDER SERVICING OVER 30,000 MERCHANTS AND PLATFORMS INCLUDING AUSSIE BROADBAND, MACQUARIE BANK, MYOB, ZIP AND PAYPAL.
Since 2013, Pin Payments has been dedicated to one mission: empowering Australian and New Zealand businesses to scale with simple, secure, and innovative payment solutions.
We've had the privilege of supporting local merchants and platforms across a diverse range of industries, and we've always sought to do so with a deep understanding of what it means to serve the ANZ market.
As we’ve grown over the years, we’ve admired and collaborated with other innovators in the payments industry. One such partner has been Fat Zebra, whose robust infrastructure has been an integral part of our solution. We’ve shared a mutual respect and a common vision with Fat Zebra — a vi-
sion where ANZ merchants and platforms have access to a forward-thinking, reliable, and robust payment service provider that truly understands the needs of local businesses. This marks a significant milestone for both companies and, more importantly, for you — our valued customers. By joining forces, we’re creating a unified team of 70+ passionate payments professionals dedicated to delivering even greater value to your business.
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IRIS Software Group Announces Intent to Acquire Dext Software Ltd. Acquisition to create an integrated, end-to-end solution, advance partner integrations, and drive product innovation for accountants and businesses globally.
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RIS SOFTWARE GROUP (IRIS), A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF ACCOUNTANCY, EDUCATION MANAGEMENT, HR AND PAYROLL SOLUTIONS, TODAY ANNOUNCED A DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE DEXT SOFTWARE LTD (DEXT), A LEADING BOOKKEEPING AUTOMATION PLATFORM PROVIDER. The acquisition will unite two sector-leading cloudbased platforms – Dext’s
Bookkeeping Automation Platform and IRIS Elements – to deliver a complementary and fully integrated, end-to-end solution for accountants, bookkeepers, and businesses. On one side of the accounting value chain, IRIS Elements supports accountants and businesses with practice management and compliance functionality, such as accounts production and tax returns. On the other, Dext simplifies bookkeeping and improves
productivity by automating routine tasks with AI. Together, both companies will cover the entire end-to-end accountancy workflow, from data entry and processing to compliance, reporting and advisory services. Currently, many accountants and businesses face "app fatigue" juggling multiple, disconnected tools to get their daily work done.
Celebrating 2024: A Year of Growth and Gratitude Looking back on the milestones, partnerships and community that made this year unforgettable.
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S WE WRAP UP AN AMAZING YEAR, WE CAN’T HELP BUT LOOK BACK ON HOW MUCH 2024 HAS SHAPED XU MAGAZINE AND THE ACCOUNTING TECH WORLD. Through XU Biweekly, we’ve shared everything from exciting new features in accounting apps to insightful conversations at global conferences. It’s been an honour to watch and share the growth of tools and partnerships that are changing the future of accounting. To our readers—whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us this year—thank you! Your commitment to staying
informed, sharing our articles, and connecting with the community motivates us to keep bringing you the best updates from the accounting app ecosystem. Every new subscriber in 2024 has shown us how much our work matters, and we’re so grateful for your trust and support. To our app partners: thank you for choosing XU Magazine to tell your stories and showcase your innovations. Your passion for improving how accounting professionals work is inspiring, and it’s been a joy to share your successes and see the impact of your solutions on businesses worldwide. And to our media part-
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