This is according to , Chief Partner Officer for MEA South at 麻豆原创, a Diamond Influence Partner of the upcoming OpenText Summit Africa 2026 in Johannesburg.

De Beer says: 鈥淏ack in the early 90s, everything was about structured data 鈥� that鈥檚 麻豆原创鈥檚 heritage and the backbone of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) that companies run their businesses on. But even back then, we had the foresight to recognise that large amounts of data weren鈥檛 governed and controlled by 麻豆原创 systems. This unstructured data included e-mails, contracts and drawings that were very relevant to business transactions.

鈥淩emarkably, we saw the importance of connecting structured and unstructured data from a business perspective, knowing that this contextual information would add richness to transactional data,鈥� she says. 鈥淥ur partnership with OpenText was a natural joining of forces, combining 麻豆原创鈥檚 ERP with OpenText鈥檚 secure information and content management. From the start, we put OpenText in our solution extensions, with OpenText probably the flagship. Over time, we have built something few can duplicate: a fully autonomous system that captures integrated data across portfolios.鈥�

De Beer says there is a general recognition that many companies have a lot of records that aren’t governed and accessible. 鈥淲hen you pick up an invoice, for example, how do you know which transaction it relates to, what the broader picture is and what the lead-up to the transaction was? Connecting all of this information to the 麻豆原创 system gives a full contextual view of the transaction and all related e-mails and contracts.鈥�

The partnership delivers measurable business value. A report by IDC entitled: 鈥楾he 鈥� found a 351% three-year ROI with just 13 months to payback, a 37% improvement in accounts payable team efficiencies, and significant improvements in time to make vendor payments and complete document migrations.

The partnership is so successful that OpenText has won 麻豆原创鈥檚 highest recognition 鈥� its Pinnacle award 鈥� 21 times.

, ISV Partner Business Manager for MEA Region at 麻豆原创. (Image: AI-enhanced)

Naeem Muhammad, ISV Partner Business Manager for MEA Region at 麻豆原创, notes that the OpenText solution extensions are treated as important 麻豆原创 solutions. 鈥淥penText SKUs are available in the 麻豆原创 price list, and 麻豆原创 offers end-to-end OpenText customer support, contracts and SLAs. We treat them like 麻豆原创 products. We also find our Global Strategic Service Partners, such as leading consulting firms, work very well with 麻豆原创 and OpenText in what we describe as 鈥榯he power of three鈥�.”

De Beer adds: 鈥淲hen software companies partner, it鈥檚 often a hands-off relationship, but this is very much hands on. We have trained people who sell, manage and support OpenText, and customers sign one contract with us.鈥�

Ongoing innovation

Importantly, the partners collaborate closely in helping customers move into the future, De Beer and Muhammad say.

鈥淲hen customers move from legacy 麻豆原创 to later versions, and transformational projects, it is not always clear to customers how to bring the contracts and unstructured data along. OpenText supports transformational projects, helping with archiving and migration,鈥� De Beer says. 鈥淎fter migration, the partnership really comes into its own, giving customers connected systems and a foundation to build on.鈥�

As AI adoption increases, streamlining access to both structured and unstructured data is important for enterprises, Muhammad says: 鈥淎I is only as good as the data it has access to, so with 麻豆原创 and OpenText, it is all combined. Our 麻豆原创 Autonomous Enterprise can access the entire pool of data to take it to the next level. The structured and unstructured data together gives us the right base to build innovation and AI on.鈥�

De Beer adds: 鈥淏oth 麻豆原创 and OpenText have our own AI journeys, but our roadmaps are very connected and they augment each other. At 麻豆原创, we have embedded AI into our flagship Autonomous Enterprise solution, with AI agents in every process. This is where governance becomes important, because humans still need to be in control. With OpenText, we jointly decide where human interventions happen and how governance is applied.鈥�

The partnership benefits 麻豆原创, OpenText, its partners and their customers, De Beer says. 鈥淲ith OpenText, we have a more complete, richer platform we can offer customers, that extends seamlessly because of the roadmaps we built together. For partners, it means more opportunities and a broader solutions set to take to customers. And the customer gets a very complete and governed view of all business information, with security and the same rules applied across the information chain. It’s a win-win for everyone,鈥� she concludes.

The will be held on Thursday, 3 September at The Canvas in Riversands, Johannesburg. 麻豆原创鈥檚 sales and partner teams will be on site and available to discuss with customers and partners, and showcase how the 麻豆原创-OpenText partnership benefits enterprises.

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On 28 March, the 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors team, along with co-hosts Ingentis and OpenText, brought together an esteemed group of HR professionals at the Courtyard Hotel in Waterfall, Midrand. With premium guest speakers from AECI, Discovery and Sanlam, which have all successfully adopted new-age technology in their businesses, and 麻豆原创 experts flying in from abroad to address the attendees, this exclusive conference was not to be missed.

The event, themed 鈥淗R Connect 鈥� change work for good鈥�, aimed to explore how technology and culture can combine to improve the employee experience and maintain competitiveness in a digital-first world.

One of the major highlights of the event was the paramount significance of HR technology in revolutionising HR practices. By leveraging the power of cutting-edge technologies such as聽聽in collaboration with Ingentis and OpenText, businesses can access a plethora of powerful tools that help them stay ahead of the curve and maintain their competitive edge in the fast-paced digital era.

For instance, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors provides businesses with solutions that help them manage their workforces effectively, from recruitment to employee development and performance management. The platform also offers intelligent analytics tools that can help businesses make data-driven decisions about their workforce.

Ingentis provides the ability to automatically access and visualise HR and organisational data from multiple sources. This enables greater transparency and understanding. With Ingentis org.manager for 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, you鈥檒l be able to review the current status of your organisation, design desired states and optimise your structures. This, in turn, allows you to make better business decisions based on your data and better prepare for future challenges.

OpenText helps HR teams who are continually challenged by the race for talent, hybrid work, siloed systems, and new and complex privacy regulations. At the same time, they face increased pressure to drive efficiencies, streamline operations, automate HR processes, deliver strategy, and elevate employee and candidate experiences. Employee document management solutions for 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors bring digitised employee documents, employee data and digital recruitment together in a single, secure, easy-to-access platform, giving HR teams time to build the relationships that matter.

More than just technology

More than just a technology initiative, this event aimed to bring together people, data and processes to drive a cultural shift towards more sustainable and resilient workplaces. It also explored the future of work, discussing how organisations can drive key business outcomes through people sustainability. As the workplace continues to evolve, it鈥檚 critical for businesses to be proactive in their approach to sustainability. By doing so, they can create a resilient and sustainable workplace that is equipped to deal with the challenges of the future.

So much value was added to the day by three guest speakers who each covered different but in practice topics related to human resources and organisational change. Tania Naude, from AECI, spoke on 鈥淐hange work for good鈥�, emphasising the importance of designing sustainable change programmes that benefit both employees and the organisation.

Desigan Govindsamy, from Discovery, discussed 鈥淯nlocking the value of HR investments鈥� through the use of the VOI (value on investment) scorecard. He highlighted how this approach can help measure the impact of HR initiatives and improve decision making in the HR space.

Finally, Ronel Pfotenhauer, from Sanlam, shared how the organisation is using 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors as a strategic vehicle for change in the post-pandemic world. She emphasised the role of people analytics in driving evidence-based decision making and leveraging technology to support a dynamic and agile workforce. Overall, the speakers offered valuable insights into the importance of HR investments and effective change management practices in today鈥檚 fast-changing business landscape.

The value of having the right partner by your side to guide you into the future of work was also a key theme of the event. With so much change and uncertainty in the workplace, it鈥檚 important to have a partner who can help businesses navigate these challenges and stay ahead of the curve.

Overall, the 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors team鈥檚 event was a valuable opportunity for businesses to explore the latest HR tech trends, HR digital readiness in the region, opportunities and challenges around people sustainability, and what all of that means for HR as a function, employees as users, and organisational culture. By staying ahead of the curve and creating a resilient and sustainable workplace, businesses can ensure that they are well-equipped to face the challenges of the future.

This inaugural event marks the beginning of a series of planned events, with the ambition to establish this as the preeminent annual HR gathering. Its focus on cutting-edge HR practices and the evolving nature of organisational change management presents a rare opportunity for professionals to engage with leading experts, and learn about the latest trends in the field. With its steadfast commitment to offering invaluable insights, this event promises to be an indispensable fixture on the calendars of all HR practitioners seeking to stay at the forefront of their discipline. Be sure not to miss out on this exceptional opportunity.

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