Xero has named Tony Stewart to the newly created position of chief data officer. The New Zealand-based cloud accounting software company says in this new role Stewart will be responsible for accelerating automation, business systems rollout and big data innovation.

Accelerator Websites has added a video package option to its line of websites for accountants in public practice. The presentations are marketing videos that are part of the company's new Platinum website package.

Thomas Reuters has published the Checkpoint Learning Health Care Consulting Checklist. The checklist covers issues affecting large and small employers, as well as individuals. It is designed to assist in identifying issues and opportunities with a client's health care coverage readiness.