from DSSResources.comOpen Text readies Summit 2007 Conference: Worldwide event for Hummingbird customers and partnersCHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2007 - Open Text(TM) Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC), the largest independent provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software and solutions, said today it will showcase the latest in ECM solutions, as well as present details on its strategy and product roadmap, at Summit 2007, the first worldwide user conference for Hummingbird customers and partners since Open Text acquired Hummingbird in October. Summit 2007, which will include some 900 attendees, will be held in Huntington Beach, California, February 11-14. The conference gives Hummingbird customers and partners the opportunity to meet with Open Text executives, hear firsthand about the company's strategy and learn more about the company's broad portfolio of ECM products and solutions. At the event, Open Text will provide more details on product plans including continued support for the Livelink ECM - eDOCS products, formerly Hummingbird Enterprise, and new capabilities planned for 2007 and beyond. "We have pulled together an extensive agenda for Summit 2007," said John Shackleton, President and Chief Executive Officer at Open Text. "Attendees will learn about the latest in ECM technology, share success stories with peers from organizations around the globe, and discover the entire range of innovative solutions aimed at complementing and extending the value of their investments in Livelink ECM - eDOCS." "Be Inspired!" The theme for Summit 2007 - "Be Inspired!" - reflects the creativity and enthusiasm that drives organizations to do more than just manage and control content. With more than 80 business and technical break-out sessions, including customer presentations and partner demonstrations, attendees will learn about innovative approaches to their business challenges. Special industry tracks will feature solutions in government, financial services, regulated industries, commercial, and legal. Senior executives, corporate technology managers and executives from leading organizations around the world will converge and network with their peers, as well as the management, sales and marketing, and technical staff of Open Text. Conference events, including hands-on pre- and post-conference tutorials, will address all aspects of the Livelink ECM - eDOCS Suite and the benefits of the new product integrations and new capabilities Open Text is launching in Livelink ECM 10 (http://www.opentext.com/news/pr.html?id=1799). The event will also feature detailed technical sessions and workshops, including one-on-one consultations with technical experts and Open Text executives. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from their peers across various industry sectors and view demonstrations of a full complement of business solutions such as RedDot CMS and LiveServer content management and delivery software from Open Text's RedDot Web Solutions Group. For Hummingbird partners, Open Text will be holding a Partner Day on February 11th. The agenda will include a presentation from Open Text executives, and a panel discussion. Summit 2007 Registration and Venue Information Registration for Summit 2007 is now open. Complete conference and registration information is available at http://events.opentext.com/summit/2007/geninfo.html. The interactive Open Text "My Agenda" system will allow attendees to plan their Summit 2007 experience directly from the Web site. Summit 2007 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in California. For more information and to book reservations, visit the conference Web site at: http://events.opentext.com/summit/2007/hotel.html For more information about Summit 2007, go to: http://www.opentext.com/summit. About Open Text Open Text(TM) is the world's largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management software. The Company's solutions manage information for all types of business, compliance and industry requirements in the world's largest companies, government agencies and professional service firms. Open Text supports approximately 46,000 customers and millions of users in 114 countries and 12 languages. For more information about Open Text, visit http://www.opentext.com. 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