KeyedIn Solutions has named Ari Schur as VP of channel and alliance programs for the company, which makes cloud-based project management software. Schur’s job is to grow the channel globally. KeyedIn also says it has begun offer Konfgiure, its rapid application development platform, to the channel. Konfigure is designed to create custom configured cloud-based applications via a drag-and-drop interface. Schur worked at SAP from January 2004 until taking the new job, holding a variety of channel jobs.

Exact has introduced Exact Online JobBoss, a cloud application for small and medium-sized business. What is interesting is the change in nomenclature. After being sold in Europe, Exact Online was introduced in Europe and then brought to the United States last year. The most recent product in the line was an advanced distribution and wholesale application debuted earlier this month. Exact had tried to ride a relationship with QuickBooks to market success but said it needed to utilize the channel of its JobBoss and Macola manufacturing lines.

MYOB, a software company based in Australia, said this month it has passed 100,000 online subscribers for its AccountRight cloud accounting application. While MYOB, whose name originated in this country, does not operate in the United States, it is notable for having invested in Acumatica in order to field an advanced package based on the latter’s software. MYOB also is important as competitor for New Zealand-based Xero, whose second largest market is Australia.

Peter Karpas has stepped down from his position as CEO of Xero’s North American operations after about seven months on the job. The New Zealand-based cloud software company said Xero CFO Ross Jenkins, based in San Francisco, Calif., will hold down operations until a replacement is found. Xero made the announcement earlier this month in filings with the New Zealand stock exchange. Xero CEO Rod Drury thanked Karpas for his work in helping “establish strong foundations for Xero in the U.S. market.”