OpenText Corporation

OpenText Corporation is a global leader in AI-powered information management software, helping organizations securely manage, analyze, and leverage their unstructured data to drive digital transformation. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, OpenText is the fourth-largest software company in Canada (as of 2022) and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The company serves some of the world’s largest enterprises, government agencies, and professional services firms with a broad portfolio of solutions in enterprise information management (EIM), artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Its technologies support organizations in managing large volumes of content, meeting regulatory compliance requirements, and delivering enhanced digital and mobile experiences. OpenText emerged from a University of Waterloo research initiative focused on indexing the Oxford English Dictionary. The company was co-founded by Timothy Bray, along with professors Frank Tompa and Gaston Gonnet. Over the years, key leaders such as Tom Jenkins, John Shackleton, and current CEO and CTO Mark J. Barrenechea have helped shape OpenText into a global technology powerhouse. Today, the company employs over 22,900 people worldwide and is publicly traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol OTEX. Through continuous innovation and strategic growth, OpenText remains at the forefront of helping organizations unlock the value of their information in an increasingly digital and data-driven world.