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OpenText Announces Chadwick Westlake to pursue CEO opportunity in Canadian banking sector
Prnewswire· 2025-07-09 12:30
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results to be Released on Thursday, August 7, 2025Company Reports Strong Preliminary Q4FY25 Revenue Expectations of approximately US$1.31 BillionWATERLOO, ON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) announced today that Chadwick Westlake will step down as EVP, Chief Financial Officer to assume the President & Chief Executive Officer role at his former employer, EQB, following the unexpected passing of its CEO. Mr. Westlake's de ...
JA Worldwide and SAP Launch Global Career Discovery Initiative to Prepare Youth for the Future of Work
Newsfilter· 2025-07-07 16:30
BOSTON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JA Worldwide and SAP are proud to announce a new global partnership that will equip tens of thousands of young people with the skills, confidence, and experience they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of work. Building on two decades of collaboration across local and regional programs, this new alliance brings SAP and JA together at the global level to launch the Global Career Discovery Initiative—a structured, scalable, and inclusive learning experience ...
JA Worldwide and SAP Launch Global Career Discovery Initiative to Prepare Youth for the Future of Work
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-07 16:30
BOSTON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JA Worldwide and SAP are proud to announce a new global partnership that will equip tens of thousands of young people with the skills, confidence, and experience they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of work. Building on two decades of collaboration across local and regional programs, this new alliance brings SAP and JA together at the global level to launch the Global Career Discovery Initiative—a structured, scalable, and inclusive learning experience ...
OpenText Appoints Kristen Ludgate to Board of Directors
Prnewswire· 2025-06-26 12:30
Core Insights - Open Text Corporation has appointed Kristen Ludgate to its board of directors, bringing extensive experience in global workforce and human resource strategies [1][2] - Ludgate previously served as Chief People Officer at HP Inc., where she played a key role in the company's transformation and talent management initiatives [1][2] - The board's commitment to refreshment is highlighted by the addition of five new directors with diverse skill sets over the past five years [2] Company Background - Open Text is recognized as the leading Information Management software and services company globally, offering a comprehensive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology [4] - The company aims to assist organizations in solving complex global problems through its innovative solutions [4]
General Dynamics: Locked-In Revenues, Expanding Margins; Time To Accumulate Shares
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-11 06:38
Group 1 - General Dynamics is a leader in the US defense industry, specializing in business aircraft, submarines, and ground-based combat systems such as armored vehicles and artillery [1] - The company has a strong financial position, which supports its ongoing operations and growth in the defense sector [1]
DXC Collaborates with SAP and Microsoft to Simplify and Accelerate Enterprise Transformation
Prnewswire· 2025-05-08 13:00
DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft helps enable modernization for the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP journeys and SAP Business AI solutions on Microsoft AzureASHBURN, Va., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today introduced DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft to provide SAP customers with an accelerated path to modernization. As DXC's Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering, DXC Complete provides enterprises with a seamless app ...
SAP(SAP) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-23 00:49
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Current cloud backlog increased by 29% to €18.2 billion in Q1 [5][37] - Quarterly cloud revenue grew by 26%, approaching the €5 billion mark [5][37] - Total revenue rose by 11% to €9 billion [42] - Operating profit surged by 58% to €2.5 billion, significantly exceeding the guidance for the year [41][45] - Cloud gross margin improved by 2.6 percentage points to 75% [6][40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud ERP suite revenue maintained high growth momentum with a 33% increase in Q1, accounting for 85% of total cloud revenue [37] - Software licenses decreased by only 10%, indicating resilience despite being a smaller quarter [38] - Approximately half of cloud order entries included AI use cases, reflecting strong demand for AI integration [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong cloud revenue performance noted in APJ and EMEA regions, with Brazil, Germany, and India showing outstanding results [40] - The Americas region also demonstrated robust performance, with notable strength in Canada and the US [40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Company emphasizes a suite-first, AI-first approach to expand its offerings [36] - Focus on product innovation, particularly with the launch of Business Data Cloud, which aims to unify and govern business data [22][23] - Continued investment in AI and cloud solutions to enhance customer productivity and reduce implementation costs [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expresses confidence in the company's resilience despite high market uncertainty [9][45] - The pipeline for the year remains solid, with no significant deterioration in conversion rates observed [56] - Management acknowledges potential risks from geopolitical tensions and trade disputes but maintains a positive outlook for long-term growth [44][120] Other Important Information - The company plans to provide deeper insights into its growth strategy at the upcoming Sapphire event in May [34][47] - The transformation program concluded in 2024, positioning the company for focused investments in key areas [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current trading and confidence in cloud revenue guidance - Management noted strong customer engagement and resilience in supply chains, which supports confidence in cloud revenue guidance despite macro uncertainties [52][56] Question: Deceleration in cloud revenue growth - Management explained that the deceleration was influenced by the timing of cloud deals and expected a rebound in Q2 as these deals ramp up [58][62] Question: Current cloud backlog performance - Current cloud backlog performance was in line with expectations, with no significant changes in customer dynamics despite tariff uncertainties [68][71] Question: Product innovation and Business Data Cloud differentiation - Management clarified that Business Data Cloud offers a more comprehensive solution than the previous SAP Datasphere, enabling better data integration and AI capabilities [78][83] Question: Impact of tariffs on business and cloud margins - Management indicated that while tariffs could impact hardware costs, the company's multi-cloud strategy provides price security and mitigates risks [130][132]
OpenText to Report Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 and to Host Conference Call Thursday, May 1, 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-04-09 13:00
Core Insights - OpenText Corporation will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on April 30, 2025, after market close [1] - The earnings call webcast will be hosted by CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea and EVP & CFO Chadwick Westlake on May 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET [2] Company Overview - OpenText is recognized as the leading Information Management software and services company globally, providing solutions to complex global problems through a suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology [2]