Payment and commerce technology firm Fortis announced a partnership with enterprise resource planning firm Lockstep, which will enable customers of both companies to access each other’s products. … Accounting software provider Xero announced a partnership with Quantas Business Rewards in the Australian market to allow small businesses there to earn points from day-to-day operations via the Xero App Store. … Xero also announced that it has partnered with cloud business software firm VirtlX, allowing employee data to be shared between its platform Xero Payroll without needing to re-enter employee data. … Accounting software firm Sage said it has expanded into the French market by launching Sage Intacct Manufacturing, allowing French customers to access product and operations management tools focused on discrete manufacturers. … Business management software SAP announced it has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in capital solutions fintech firm Taulia. The solutions will be integrated with current SAP solutions, as well as continue to exist as a standalone product.
