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OpenText: Information reimagined

Information is the heartbeat of every organization. We build information management software so you can build the future.

Reimagine information throughout your organization

About us

Founded in 1991, OpenText grew out of a partnership between the University of Waterloo and Oxford University to create the first online Oxford English Dictionary. Our initial product pioneered searching every word on every web page. Since then, we’ve grown into a top-ten global software company that delivers innovation and value to organizations of all sizes.

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    Who we are

    OpenText is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, and become more efficient and effective, in a trusted and secure way, through information management.

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    What we do

    OpenText brings out the best in every organization by empowering individuals to see information in new ways. We help our customers turn information into secure action through digital knowledge workers. We are an agentic AI company working on creating the next generation of digital work by automating business processes.

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    What we believe

    OpenText harnesses the power of technology for the greater good. We conduct business ethically and responsibly. Ethics are deeply embedded in our culture, driving decision-making and integrations. We go beyond the legal requirements, prioritizing moral behavior, respect for human rights, and a nature positive world.

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What type of software does OpenText make?

OpenText is an information management software company that helps companies organize, store, and protect their data. We provide integrated solutions in analytics, business networks, content services, cybersecurity, DevOps, IT management, and more. Our software is designed to propel businesses forward with cloud, security, and AI tools that facilitate enterprise-level growth and innovation.

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Our story

OpenText at a glance

  • 22,000
    employees
  • 99
    of top 100 global companies are customers
  • 180
    countries in which we operate
  • 31
    million public cloud users
  • 120k+
    enterprise customers
  • 9,000
    private cloud deployments

1991

The University of Waterloo and Oxford University partner to create the first online Oxford English Dictionary. The resulting University of Waterloo spin-off, OpenText, incorporates in June 1991 and begins shipping product in September.

1995

1995

The first OpenText web-based product ships, allowing Yahoo! to search every word on every webpage.

1996

1996

The company holds its Initial Public Offering and is publicly listed on the NASDAQ as OTEX.

2001

2001

OpenText employs more than 1,000 employees at 31 offices as revenue reaches $147 million.

2006

2006

Gartner recognizes OpenText as a global leader in ECM for the first time. The company will continue to be recognized in each consecutive report for 18 years and counting.

2012

2012

Mark J. Barrenechea joins OpenText as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board.

2014

2014

OpenText acquires GXS for $1.06 billion adding both B2B integration services and cloud-based fax services to its market leadership.

2017

2017

OpenText strengthens its position as the market leader in Content Services with the $1.62 billion acquisition of the Dell EMC’s Enterprise Content Division, including Documentum.

2019

2019

OpenText acquires Carbonite for $1.45 billion, ensuring cyber resiliency for customers with an endpoint platform that offers data protection, endpoint security and threat intelligence.

2020

2020

OpenText passes $3B in revenue and more than 14,000 employees in 60+ offices world-wide.

2023

2023

OpenText acquires Micro Focus to bring new capabilities of AI & Analytics, Application Delivery & Management, and IT Operations Management to support our customer’s growth.

Our customers

Industry leaders trust OpenText

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Our people

OpenTexters are fundamental to our success defining and enabling the digital future. People are our greatest asset, and we strive to attract and retain the very best talent the industry has to offer.

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Corporate citizenship

Our global impact goals and initiatives are guided by the OpenText Way—we lean into the strength and foundation of our core values to move us forward.

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