Tech News: Fluence adds account reconciliation

Fluence Technologies, which provides financial close, consolidation and reporting software for middle-market business users, now has an account reconciliation feature. It is available as either a standalone option or as part of a suite of other products that integrate with the new feature.

Cloud accounting provider Xero worked to deepen its relationship with the Latino and Hispanic communities by partnering with the Association of Latino Professionals For America, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Negozee. The collaborations aim to support the Latino and Hispanic communities through partner mentorship programs and business resources, and to increase awareness of the Xero platform (see story). Separately, the company has opened a new headquarters in Australia.

Cloud computing provider Swizznet will now include Liscio, an outsourced IT management firm, allowing users to communicate and exchange information, eSignatures and documents without having to switch applications. … Cloud-based operating system Domo will be collaborating with Seattle-based Top 100 Firm Moss Adams so clients of the accounting firm can use Domo’s platform for data analytics. … Mitek, a digital verification and fraud prevention firm, has acquired U.K.-based HooYu to enhance “know your customer” due diligence capabilities. … SAP has partnered with Unilever to launch the blockchain-based GreenToken by SAP to increase transparency and traceability for Unilever’s palm tree oil supply chain. SAP separately announced that Microsoft will be using RISE with SAP in Microsoft Cloud, which will have the effect of shifting its SAP ERP software systems to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition.