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Open Text Corp (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), a recognized leader in enterprise information management (EIM), specializes in developing and delivering advanced software solutions designed to manage, leverage, and secure enterprise data. Founded in the mid-1980s at Canada's University of Waterloo, OpenText started with a focus on the Oxford English Dictionary technology project. Today, it offers a comprehensive suite of services that enable global enterprises, SMBs, governments, and consumers to gain valuable insights from unstructured information, such as documents, emails, and presentations.
Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, OpenText has evolved significantly, particularly with its recent release of Cloud Editions 24.1. This update includes the latest innovations in OpenText Aviator™, which enhances AI-driven use cases by providing secure information management and governance across knowledge bases without requiring data migration. These advancements underscore OpenText's strategic approach to integrating AI into business workflows, fostering a paradigm shift in operational efficiencies and decision-making processes.
OpenText's fiscal 2024 second-quarter results highlighted a 71% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching a record $1.535 billion. This growth was driven by heightened demand for cloud services, with enterprise cloud bookings up by 63%. The company's strategic divestiture of its AMC/Mainframe business to Rocket Software for $2.275 billion further emphasizes its focus on higher-growth opportunities in cloud, security, and AI markets.
Recent achievements include the introduction of the second generation of Fortify Audit Assistant, which enhances cybersecurity auditing capabilities using machine learning to reduce false positives and streamline security processes. Additionally, OpenText's involvement in the U.S. Government's Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) reflects its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity resilience through proactive defense measures.
OpenText continues to foster innovation and growth, as exemplified by its upcoming OpenText World Europe 2024 event series, which will showcase next-generation cloud and AI developments. The company remains committed to returning value to shareholders through its dividend program and has reinstated its share repurchase plan, underscoring confidence in its financial stability and growth prospects.
OpenText has released its 2024 Global Managed Security Survey, gathering insights from over 1,500 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). The survey reveals that 92.5% of respondents see AI-led security services as the primary growth driver over the next 12 months. More than 80% already offer these AI-related services, with an additional 62% planning to do so within a year. Security expertise and AI have become the top qualities customers seek from MSPs/MSSPs. Demand for comprehensive security solutions has increased by over 10% in 2024, and 27% of customers now prefer a single vendor for their security needs, marking a 10% increase from 2023.
Additionally, 83% of MSPs/MSSPs have experienced business growth due to AI security tools. However, incorporating AI into security remains a significant challenge for 34% of providers. The primary benefit of AI is to augment, not replace, the skills of security professionals, enhancing the effectiveness of security platforms.
OpenText has introduced a suite of AI-powered solutions at SAP Sapphire 2024 to enhance information management within SAP business processes. The new features aim to integrate, search, and apply archived data while controlling cloud costs and ensuring compliance. OpenText's innovations promise to boost efficiencies across finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experiences. Major enhancements include SAP S4Hana and OpenText Cloud for better governance, OpenText Content Aviator for productivity, and OpenText DevOps Cloud for IT lifecycle management. The company emphasizes its commitment to continuous innovation in partnership with SAP.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) announced that their IDOL platform has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Document Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024. Forrester's evaluation, which analyzed 14 providers, praised IDOL for its comprehensive capabilities in document mining and analytics. OpenText's IDOL achieved the highest score in the current offering category, excelling in criteria such as accuracy, complex forms handling, security, and regulatory compliance. This recognition highlights OpenText's commitment to AI-driven solutions and addressing the challenges of managing large volumes of diverse data for enterprises.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) has acquired Pillr, a cloud-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform from Novacoast. Pillr's technology, designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), features advanced threat hunting and response capabilities. This acquisition aims to strengthen OpenText's cybersecurity offerings, addressing skill gaps and alert fatigue among its customers. The integration of Pillr into OpenText's portfolio will enhance API integrations and product bundling, offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. CEO Mark J. Barrenechea emphasized that this acquisition will help prevent sophisticated cyber threats and supports their commitment to SMB partners. Notably, this acquisition is not expected to materially impact OpenText's financial results.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX) announced the completion of a $2 billion debt reduction using proceeds from its AMC divestiture. $940 million was paid to terminate the Term Loan B due 2025, and $1.06 billion was used to reduce amounts outstanding under the Acquisition Term Loan due 2030.
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OpenText announced new advancements to protect organizations against cyber threats by introducing innovations that prioritize customer value. The company remains committed to preemptive cybersecurity measures, offering unparalleled threat intelligence and proactive defense capabilities. These innovations empower organizations with proactive insights and equip cyber defenders with the intelligence and tools to anticipate and mitigate potential risks before they materialize.
OpenText reported record Q3 total revenues of $1.45 billion, up 16.3% year-over-year, with cloud revenues of $455 million and annual recurring revenues of $1.146 billion. The company also announced a $250 million share repurchase program and completed the sale of its AMC business for $2.275 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27.0% year-over-year, and free cash flows grew by 13.9%. The reinstatement of a share repurchase plan reflects confidence in operational execution and expanding cash flows.
OpenText has completed the divestiture of its Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business to Rocket Software for $2.275 billion, aiming to reduce debt by $2 billion. The company plans to focus on Information Management, Cloud, Security, and AI markets to drive innovation and growth.
OpenText announced OpenText Debricked Open Source Select, a solution addressing open source intake challenges for developers. The tool automates management of open source discovery and intake based on company policies, saving valuable time for developers. A Forrester Consulting study showed that 66% of organizations struggle to find open source code meeting security policies.
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