MessageXchange selected for Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s panel to provide Peppol eInvoicing services to government agencies
20th of July 2021 –
MBIE recently completed the procurement process to secure an eInvoicing open syndicated agreement with a panel of access point providers for all of government to use.
MessageXchange has been accepted on to this panel.
The agreement covers the provision of eInvoicing capabilities and associated services, based on the global Peppol standard.
MBIE is the lead agency for the panel and the New Zealand PEPPOL Authority, with the responsibility of overseeing New Zealand’s eInvoicing framework and adoption.
eInvoicing is forecast to save New Zealand businesses billions of dollars in transactional costs each year.1
According to MBIE, its goal is to increase the adoption of eInvoicing and this open syndicated agreement will make it easy for government agencies to implement and use eInvoicing.2 This will help government agencies in New Zealand adopt eInvoicing to meet their requirement to pay 95 per cent of domestic invoices within 10 business days to approved providers that meet a standard approach for eInvoicing.
It will also help Central Government agencies achieve the target of being eInvoicing ‘receive’ capable by 31 March 2022.
Acceptance on the panel follows MessageXchange being certified by MBIE as a Peppol Access Point service provider for eInvoicing in 2019. As part of the panel, government agencies looking for an eInvoicing service can trust that MessageXchange has been approved by MBIE for use by the New Zealand Government.
John Delaney, managing director, MessageXchange, said, “Helping government agencies streamline eInvoicing and increase their uptake is an important step in encouraging all organisations to adopt the digital platform for invoices, which has many benefits including cost savings, faster invoice payments, less time and errors, and efficiencies through automation.
“MessageXchange has strong expertise in providing eInvoicing solutions for government agencies. Through acceptance on to this panel, government agencies in New Zealand now have the added assurance that MessageXchange has been approved by the MBIE. MessageXchange looks forward to helping government agencies become eInvoicing enabled quickly and easily with data security and integrity top of mind.”
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About NSW Department of Customer Service
DCS was established July 1, 2019, with more than 30 agencies, entities and business units working across projects that affect millions of people, including: leading the bushfire relief efforts; work health and safety initiatives; consumer and business law reforms; and rebates that ease the cost of living. DCS provides leadership in digital and innovation initiatives in government services, while delivering excellence in customer service and safe, secure markets.About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian-based cloud B2B integration service provider. Our solution can streamline business operations and provide visibility and business insights. Founded in 1996, MessageXchange today processes more than 300 million messages each year for customers such as Target, Harvey Norman, Costco Australia, The Good Guys and Telstra. MessageXchange is the first Peppol Access Point service provider to be certified by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively, for eInvoicing. For more information, visit messagexchange.com.Media contact
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, +61 3 8622 0233 1 https://www.procurement.govt.nz/about-us/news/e-invoicing-the-faster-easier-more-secure-way-to-invoice/ 2 https://www.gets.govt.nz/MBIE/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=23758851
MessageXchange accepted as a supplier on the government’s Peppol eInvoicing Panel
MELBOURNE – December 1, 2020 – MessageXchange, a leader in business-to-business cloud integration solutions such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and eInvoicing, has been accepted as a supplier on the federal government’s Peppol eInvoicing Panel. The panel is made up of pre-selected eInvoicing-related service providers for government agencies.
John Delaney, managing director, MessageXchange, said, “Acceptance to this panel cements MessageXchange’s place as a leading service provider to government. MessageXchange is a local company with more than 20 years’ experience in digital messaging that has demonstrated its depth and breadth of expertise and capability in delivering Peppol projects to agencies such as the NSW Department of Customer Service.”
In late 2019, MessageXchange was certified as the first Peppol Access Point service provider for eInvoicing in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively.
MessageXchange’s access point (AP) and service metadata publisher (SMP), including any government eInvoicing gateways, use the MessageXchange cloud on the Microsoft Azure Central region, which is Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP)-assessed for government applications.
John Delaney said, “MessageXchange owns 100 per cent of the intellectual property of its industry-leading cloud solution, which allows efficient mapping between file types, comprehensive process management and customisable reporting for rich insights. Coupled with its proven supplier onboarding methods, government agencies can be assured that they will continue to benefit from new features and capability when they invest in MessageXchange.”
The federal government is looking to mandate eInvoicing for all Commonwealth agencies by 2022, which means agencies need to start looking at what’s next for them when it comes to eInvoicing.
John Delaney said, “To ensure rapid uptake over the next two years, it’s important that government agencies make the process as easy as possible for their suppliers, providing them with a roadmap to achieve digital capabilities for eInvoicing. To accomplish this, it will be essential to choose the right partner that can take them on that journey and grow with them to provide additional value along the way.”
About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian-based cloud B2B integration service provider. Our solution can streamline business operations and provide visibility and business insights. Founded in 1996, MessageXchange today processes more than 300 million messages each year for customers such as Target, Harvey Norman, Costco Australia, The Good Guys and Telstra. MessageXchange is the first Peppol Access Point service provider to be certified by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively, for eInvoicing. For more information, visit messagexchange.com.Media contact
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, +61 3 8622 0233
NSW Department of Customer Service appoints MessageXchange to provide eInvoicing for streamlined procure-to-pay services
MELBOURNE – 11th of August 2020 – MessageXchange, a leader in business-to-business integration solutions such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and eInvoicing, has been appointed by the New South Wales Department of Customer Service (NSW DCS) to implement a sustainable eInvoicing solution that streamlines the payment experience for suppliers. eInvoicing provides faster payments and automates the procure-to-pay process, which delivers significant benefits for both DCS and suppliers.
NSW DCS comprises more than 30 different agencies, entities and business units that assist the people and businesses of NSW. Excellent customer service is a key goal across the organisation. DCS provides digital leadership and innovation in government services that align with the NSW Digital Government Strategy.
MessageXchange implemented eInvoicing through its Peppol-certified Access Point for NSW DCS, which involved creating a dedicated gateway on the MessageXchange cloud service that connects to the SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at NSW DCS. In this gateway, the workflows and business rules have been applied specifically to NSW DCS’s needs, ensuring that invoice data is received correctly the first time. If there are errors, MessageXchange software flags them with both NSW DCS staff and its suppliers immediately.
MessageXchange also established connections to accounting software commonly used in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) so suppliers can send eInvoices.
A part of the NSW Digital Government Strategy is to offer digital services that will benefit customers and suppliers. eInvoicing is a streamlined system that enables DCS pay suppliers within the government-stipulated five-day turnaround period.
eInvoicing is also more affordable for both DCS and suppliers; processing an eInvoice costs less than $10 versus $30 to process a paper-based invoice manually.
MessageXchange was chosen after it met robust assessment criteria based on functionality and price. MessageXchange offered phenomenal support and expertise and was able to meet DCS strategic expectations to provide end-to-end automation to the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, with the intention of scaling up throughout all areas of government.
John Delaney, managing director, MessageXchange, said, “With an eInvoicing solution from MessageXchange, DCS can pay invoices faster and help its suppliers maintain cashflow. The MessageXchange Access Point processes these eInvoices securely and accurately, reassuring DCS that its data and supplier information is secure.
“eInvoicing makes processing and sending invoices faster, more accurate and less expensive for organisations of all sizes, including government departments and private businesses.”
The initial pilot was carried out in October 2019 and phase one of the project started in January 2020 and went live in March, with stage two currently underway.
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About NSW Department of Customer Service
DCS was established July 1, 2019, with more than 30 agencies, entities and business units working across projects that affect millions of people, including: leading the bushfire relief efforts; work health and safety initiatives; consumer and business law reforms; and rebates that ease the cost of living. DCS provides leadership in digital and innovation initiatives in government services, while delivering excellence in customer service and safe, secure markets.About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian-based cloud B2B integration service provider. Our solution can streamline business operations and provide visibility and business insights. Founded in 1996, MessageXchange today processes more than 300 million messages each year for customers such as Target, Harvey Norman, Costco Australia, The Good Guys and Telstra. MessageXchange is the first Peppol Access Point service provider to be certified by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively, for eInvoicing. For more information, visit messagexchange.com.Media contact
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, +61 3 8622 0233 https://www.ato.gov.au/business/e-invoicing/benefits-of-e-invoicing/
MessageXchange appoints two sales executives, bringing decades of digital supply chain expertise and knowledge
MELBOURNE – 24th June 2020 – MessageXchange, a leader in business-to-business integration solutions such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing, has announced the appointment of two sales executives to its team. Girish Kotwal has been appointed the role of regional sales executive, and Amod Gholkar as account manager.
Girish and Amod both bring extensive knowledge and expertise on cloud services, value added network (VAN) solutions and EDI programs, and supply chain to MessageXchange. Their roles will focus on building connections with customers and working with them to find the best EDI solution for their business.
Girish has more than 30 years’ experience in leading largescale transformation and technical programs. He brings a vast knowledge of IT and business transformation for logistics, transport and retail sectors for business-to-business (B2B) integration. In his previous role as program manager at Woolworths, Girish delivered its EDI program to thousands of suppliers, vendor prepared cross dock, and transport visibility projects. He worked at Woolworths for more than 16 years, with his other roles including program manager for eBusiness and program manager for source to settle.
Girish Kotwal, regional sales executive, MessageXchange, said, “My passion is to connect businesses through message information exchange, and I look forward to using my knowledge and creativity to help customers simplify and streamline their supply chains, procurement processes, and business management. Having previously been a customer of MessageXchange, I knew that the people and culture were closely aligned with my values, which also played a part in my decision to join the team.”
Amod Gholkar was previously the eBusiness manager at Woolworths, where he spent more than 16 years in various roles including business analyst, operations manager for GS1net on-boarding and logistics analyst. He has expertise in the logistics and retail sectors, and business process improvement. Amod has previously managed B2B gateway upgrades, and the on-boarding and management of article masterdata synchronisation with Woolworths suppliers across Australia and New Zealand.
Amod Gholkar, account manager, MessageXchange, said, “MessageXchange is a clear leader within the EDI market, and from working with the business previously, it was obvious that the quality of services, team, and solutions would be an ideal environment to thrive in. I look forward to bringing my experience and passion to bear in helping MessageXchange’s customers improve their procurement and supply processes.”
John Delaney, managing director, MessageXchange, said, “MessageXchange is excited to welcome both Girish and Amod to the team. These accomplished professionals understand and are committed to the MessageXchange values and the high standard of products and services MessageXchange delivers to clients. Girish and Amod bring an array of valuable expertise to customers in various sectors, which will help ensure customers achieve a strong return on their investment in our integration solutions.”
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About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian-based cloud B2B integration service provider. Our solution can streamline business operations and provide visibility and business insights. Founded in 1996, MessageXchange today processes more than 300 million messages each year for customers such as Target, Harvey Norman, Costco Australia, The Good Guys and Telstra. MessageXchange is the first Peppol Access Point service provider to be certified by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively, for e-invoicing. For more information, visit messagexchange.com.Media Contact:
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, 0405 094 840
MessageXchange becomes first Peppol-certified eInvoicing Access Point service provider in Australia and New Zealand
MELBOURNE – 21st November 2019 – MessageXchange has been certified by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol authorities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) respectively, as the first Peppol Access Point service provider for eInvoicing in Australia and New Zealand. Estimates indicate eInvoicing could save the Australian economy alone $28 billion over ten years.
eInvoicing through the Peppol standard enables businesses to easily exchange invoices electronically, from a supplier’s software directly to their customer’s software. The standard was developed by Peppol and the eInvoicing network is governed by the international standards body, OpenPEPPOL.
MessageXchange’s Access Point lets organisations send and receive Peppol eInvoices electronically, removing the need for unnecessary data entry and inaccurate optical character recognition (OCR) scanning. The Peppol eInvoicing standard lowers the barriers and fosters adoption of eInvoicing. The model is based on four corners, where corners one and four are the supplier and customer, and corners two and three are Access Points, which connect to other Access Points.
John Delaney, Managing Director, MessageXchange, said, “MessageXchange is thrilled that to be the first Peppol-certified Access Point service provider in Australia and New Zealand. eInvoicing can provide huge efficiencies and cost savings to businesses, being 60 to 80 per cent more efficient than paper-based processing. This certification is testament to the commitment of MessageXchange to meet the Peppol standard and bring efficiencies to Australian and New Zealand businesses.”
MessageXchange is at the forefront of eInvoicing and can help businesses needing an eInvoicing Access Point. This includes software companies offering eInvoicing to their customers, as well as businesses that need to connect their existing software to the Peppol eInvoicing network. The company has long been involved in establishing eInvoicing in Australia as a member of the ATO Strategic Working Group, the ATO Digital Service Provider Architecture Reference Group (DARG) and OpenPEPPOL.
John Delaney said, “eInvoicing is becoming a critical tool for Australian organisations. It removes the need for data entry and its inherent errors. Sending invoices electronically significantly reduces chances of it getting lost and shortens the time it takes to receive an invoice, reducing payment times. With the Australian Government recently announcing it will pay eInvoices within five days, eInvoicing is set to take off.”
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About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian-based cloud B2B integration service provider. Our solution can streamline business operations and provide visibility and business insights. Founded in 1996, MessageXchange today processes more than 100 million messages each year for customers such as Target, Harvey Norman, Costco Australia, The Good Guys and Telstra.Media Contact:
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, 0405 094 840
Australian Government Sends First eInvoice
MELBOURNE – 1st May 2017 – Innovative Australian technology company, MessageXchange (https://home.messagexchange.com/), today announced the successful demonstration of end-to-end transactions between the Australian Government and a private sector recipient using the new Australian eInvoicing standard.
The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science used MessageXchange, an Australian-developed cloud service, to securely deliver a test eInvoice to a grant recipient. The eInvoice was the first of its kind to be sent by an Australian Government department.
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Chief Operating Officer, Michael Schwager said “eInvoicing will deliver benefits to our suppliers, including grant recipients, but it will also allow the department to streamline its internal accounts payable processes. These in turn will generate efficiencies and improve the timeliness of payments to suppliers.”
The new Australian eInvoicing standard has been created through a collaboration between Government and Industry, led by the Digital Business Council. The Council was founded in 2015 to develop, deploy and facilitate the adoption of digital standards in Australia. It has been estimated that widespread adoption of eInvoicing could save Australian businesses between $7 billion and $10 billion each year.
Members of the Council include the Australian Taxation Office, Australian Government Department of Finance, NSW Government Department Finance, and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).Other members include industry bodies such as the Australian Business Software Industry Association (ABSIA), the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), Chartered Accounts (CA ANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Peter Strong, CEO Council of Small Business Australia and Chair Digital Business Council commented, “eInvoicing is a transformational step in Australia’s digital business movement to a streamlined, integrated and productive economy, and is an exciting step forward especially for the small business community. The Council is especially pleased to see Government at the forefront of digital transformation.”
John Delaney, co-founder and Managing Director of Australian-developed cloud integration service MessageXchange explained, “eInvoicing offers significant processing and payment time efficiencies over scanned or emailed invoices. Many of Australia’s largest and most efficient supply chains already use MessageXchange, which currently processes more than 100 million transactions a year.”
“We have demonstrated that both our MessageXchange and Colladium cloud services are ready to securely handle eInvoices using the new Australian standard. Most importantly, we have demonstrated that both Government agencies and Industry will be able to very inexpensively and rapidly reap the benefits of eInvoicing.”
Until recently in Australia, eInvoicing and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technologies have been predominantly used in the supply chains of large businesses, with varying standards presenting barriers for small businesses. Industry standardisation of eInvoicing is likely to increase adoption, while also reducing costs and complexity for all.
The collaboration between the private sector and the Australian Government achieved through the Council has led to the establishment of regulation, industry standardisation and mechanisms that instil trust in the eInvoicing framework. The new framework is designed to reduce barriers to entry and provide a level playing field for all Australian businesses that wish to adopt eInvoicing.
About MessageXchange and Colladium
MessageXchange and Colladium are innovative Australian cloud services developed by eVision, an Australian software developer that has pioneered cloud based B2B technologies since 1996. The MessageXchange cloud service processes more than 100 million messages each year, encompassing transactions that underpin some of Australia’s largest companies including Target, Harvey Norman, Costco, The Good Guys, Australia Post and Telstra. Visit home.messagexchange.com for more information.Media Contact:
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, 0405 094 840
Innovative Australian Cloud Platform Powers 100 million Business to Business Transactions
MELBOURNE – 5th November, 2015 – MessageXchange (www.messagexchange.com) is a cloud based platform for businesses that need to automatically exchange business transaction information with their partners, suppliers, and customers. The innovative Australian service has today announced that it has hit a new milestone in growth, passing 100 million transactions per annum.
The MessageXchange cloud based service powers several of Australia’s largest supply chains, encompassing transactions from business that include Target, Harvey Norman, Computershare, Australia Post, The Good Guys, Reece, Telstra, and Costco.
MessageXchange is the product of over 10 years of sustained Australian research and development. The innovative cloud platform has been developed and is operated by eVision, an Australian software developer that has pioneered cloud based B2B technologies since 1996.
John Delaney, one of the founders and Managing Director of eVision commented, “Businesses of all sizes rely on invoices, purchase orders, and other formal documents to work with their suppliers and business customers. While most businesses already use electronic PDF documents, emailing and tracking these documents can still be labour intensive and prone to error, slowing down business transactions and payments.”
As businesses grow, the volume of transactions between suppliers that need to be tracked can create a mountain of electronic and traditional paperwork. MessageXchange is designed to fully automate the exchange of critical business information directly between businesses. This cloud based technology allows rapid, low cost, application level integration between businesses of any size. The result is a reduction in the need for human intervention and manual handling of invoices, purchase order, and other supply chain paperwork.
Mr Delaney continued, “Our research and development team based in Melbourne are focused on developing technologies to help businesses streamline and better manage their external business partners and customers. We have expanded our R&D team, and invested more than $5m dollars in our cloud platform technologies. Many of Australia’s most successful businesses are already reaping the productivity benefits of MessageXchange.”
Delivered via a cloud model, the MessageXchange platform makes it possible for businesses of any size to exchange information seamlessly. This makes it affordable for small businesses to interact in a highly efficient way with their suppliers and clients, as well as allowing large businesses with sophisticated business applications to automatically integrate information from their supply chain.
Mr Delaney concluded, “MessageXchange is a proven platform, delivering significant, measurable cost reductions and productivity improvements for our clients. Based on the success of our innovative technologies, we have established a presence in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and are planning further expansion.”
MessageXchange has an Australian team of 27 people. To help service growth amongst financial services industry clients, Stephen Martin was recently appointed Account Manager for Financial Services. Mr Martin has previously worked on technology projects for the Department of Defence, ASIC, National Australia Bank, and ANZ Bank.
About MessageXchange
MessageXchange is an innovative Australian cloud platform developed by eVision, an Australian software developer that has pioneered cloud based B2B technologies since 1996. The MessageXchange cloud based service processes more than 100 million messages each year, encompassing transactions that underpin many significant businesses. Visit www.messagexchange.com for more information.Media Contact:
Ellen Tjahjana, media@messagexchange.com, 0405 094 840
Ideas Boom will help MessageXchange accelerate R&D in Melbourne
MELBOURNE – 11th December, 2015 – MessageXchange (www.messagexchange.com) is a cloud based platform for businesses that need to automatically exchange business transaction information with their partners, suppliers, and customers.
MessageXchange is the product of over 10 years of sustained Australian research and development, employing 27 people in Melbourne.
The MessageXchange cloud based service powers several of Australia’s largest supply chains, encompassing transactions from business that include Target, Harvey Norman, Computershare, Australia Post, The Good Guys, Reece, Telstra, and Costco. The service recently passed a major business milestone, achieving 100 million transactions per annum.
The innovative cloud platform has been developed and is operated by eVision, an Australian software developer that has pioneered cloud based B2B technologies since 1996. John Delaney, one of the founders and Managing Director of eVision commented, “It can take years to turn a great new idea into a thriving business. Innovation is something that every business leader should foster, so it is encouraging to see some new government initiatives to make that easier.”
Mr Delaney continued, “Australia has a lot of catching up to when it comes to commercialising technologies and turning technology ideas into products someone can actually buy. Startup businesses are not necessarily the best way to bring new technologies to market. However these new government initiatives, including making investment more attractive, are a step in the right direction.”
“As MessageXchange has grown, one of the key factors limiting our growth has been access to highly skilled programmers and technology specialists. The new initiatives to simplify visa requirements and encourage students into STEM based courses should make it easier for us to attract new employees. In the long run, this will make it easier for us to invest further in our Melbourne based R&D operations and bring new products to market sooner.”
Delivered via a cloud model, the MessageXchange platform makes it possible for businesses of any size to exchange information seamlessly. This makes it affordable for small businesses to interact in a highly efficient way with their suppliers and clients, as well as allowing large businesses with sophisticated business applications to automatically integrate information from their supply chain.