OpenText has announced expanded investment in Asia-Pacific and its upcoming flagship summits in Sydney and Tokyo. These events will bring together senior executives, industry leaders, and technology visionaries to explore the latest advancements in AI-powered knowledge worker and information management.
With a strong and growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region, OpenText is investing in Cloud, Security and AI infrastructure across Japan, Singapore, Australia, China, Korea, the Philippines, and India to drive innovation and digital transformation. The company continues to expand its footprint, with over 10,000 talented employees across APAC, supporting over 5,000 customers. OpenText’s partner ecosystem is also growing with over 500 partners across the region.
As part of its commitment to advancing enterprise technology, OpenText is making a significant investment in people and technology to help businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital and AI landscape. OpenText is building centers of excellence in R&D, professional services, and operations in APAC and expanding personnel by 2500 over the next 3 years. In addition, OpenText will continue to expand cloud delivery capabilities in APAC to best serve its customers’ needs.
From leveraging AI, automation, and cloud innovations to the critical need to strengthen cybersecurity and data governance, the OpenText™ Summit Tokyo 2025 on February 13 and the OpenText™ Summit Sydney 2025 on February 20 will equip businesses with the tools they need to transform the way they manage and leverage information with actionable strategies to help future-proof business operations and maintain a competitive edge.
“Information management is more important than ever as businesses move at the speed of AI,” said Mark J. Barrenechea, CEO & CTO, OpenText. “As enterprises navigate growing complexity, reimagining the business outcomes they can drive with better content management, security, and service management will be key. At the OpenText Summits in Sydney and Tokyo, we will showcase how AI-powered innovations can accelerate the digital worker and new ways of working. We are committed to growing in Asia Pacific, and we look forward to engaging with our customers and partners.”
Both summits will offer attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with OpenText executives, industry leaders, and technology experts. Through live demonstrations, customer success stories, and deep-dive sessions, business leaders will gain the insights and tools they need to capitalize on the breadth of opportunities driven by AI.
OpenText Summit Tokyo, February 13, 2025: Information Reimagined – The AI Imperative for Business
The OpenText Summit Tokyo 2025 will focus on the critical role of AI in redefining enterprise operations and securing information ecosystems. Mark J. Barrenechea will present OpenText’s latest advancements in AI, security, and cloud, demonstrating how organizations can reimagine information to unlock knowledge and unleash workforce productivity. Attendees will also hear from top business leaders and OpenText customers, including speakers from NTT Communications Corporation, NEC Corporation, and R-DEX Systems.
Key discussions and expert-led sessions include:
- AI-driven business opportunities for optimized operations and accelerated innovation.
- Cybersecurity in an AI-powered world tostrengthen data privacy, threat intelligence, and compliance, plus how to mitigate sophisticated cyber risks.
- The convergence of AI, cloud, and automation to drive greater business agility and workflows.
- Real-world IT operations case studies, featuring speakers from SAP, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), and Mizuho Research & Technologies, sharing their experiences with AI-driven automation in core banking with a focus on IT reliability.
The Summit will also feature a special keynote by renowned strategist, Ken Kusunoki, who will explore the principles of strategic decision-making in an AI-powered world, providing leaders with a framework to navigate disruption and build a sustainable competitive advantage.
OpenText Summit Sydney 2025, February 20, 2025: Information Reimagined – Advancing Enterprise Intelligence
Likewise, in Sydney, OpenText will explore how AI and automation are revolutionizing knowledge work and accelerating data-driven innovation. Attendees will hear from leading Australian organizations, including Cbus Super, Westpac, NSW Education Standards Authority, Electranet, Queensland Hydro, and Harvey Norman, as they share real-world insights into leveraging information for improved business outcomes and present evidence as to why OpenText is their trusted provider of choice.
Key topics and OpenText innovations featured at the event include:
- AI-driven content management for enhanced productivity and insight.
- Cybersecurity and data governance to ensure digital trust and regulatory compliance.
- Cloud automation and observability for resilient, high-performing IT operations.
- Customer experience innovations to drive deeper engagement and loyalty.
- Supply chain intelligence to enable agile, data-driven collaboration.
OpenText leaders including EVP Security, Muhi Majzoub, Chief Marketing Officer, Sandy Ono, and President Worldwide Sales, Todd Cione, will also take to the stage to showcase the importance of committing to sustainable and long-term innovation, with the customer at its heart.
“The future belongs to businesses that harness the power of their information with intelligence, security, and agility,” Mark J. Barrenechea concluded. “We, at OpenText, are committed to empowering organizations with the technologies they need to thrive in an AI-driven world. The OpenText Summits in Sydney and Tokyo will not only showcase the latest innovations but also provide a roadmap for enterprises to reimagine how they manage, secure, and leverage information for long-term success. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and helping businesses turn AI potential into real-world impact.”
