Open Text Corp., a  leader in enterprise content management (ECM), has announced the release of version 14 of its Connectivity Solutions consisting of Open Text Exceed, a leading PC X server solution for Windows, Open Text HostExplorer, its terminal emulation suite, and its secure shell clients and network file system software. Leveraging the new productivity and security features of Windows 7, this release offers organizations a smooth transition to the new Microsoft platform.

Windows 7 represents a significant leap forward in terms of user productivity, information security and platform management. Working closely with Microsoft, Open Text designed its latest Connectivity Solutions to take advantage of Windows 7 technologies. Specifically, users of the new software suite will be able to take advantage of the following enhancements:

• Support for Windows 7 Touch technology allows users to interact with UNIX and mainframe applications through an intuitive and easy to use touch interface
• Jump Lists in the Task Bar and Start Menu provide faster access to frequently accessed items and frequently performed tasks
• Multiple Documents preview reduces the time spent switching between applications and open sessions
• New FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module provides stronger security to connections

"Windows 7 represents a great opportunity for Open Text to bring its rich portfolio of enterprise and connectivity solutions to the next generation desktop," says Jens Rabe, vice president, Microsoft Solutions Group at Open Text. "With this release, Open Text has demonstrated that its Connectivity Solutions have been tested and proven to offer a rich user experience, while providing IT departments improved manageability and greater cost-control."

Open Text's leading connectivity solutions connect people, data and applications in mission-critical environments through a complete line of remote application access and data integration solutions. With 90 percent of Global 2000 companies relying on its award-winning solutions for over 20 years, Open Text understands the financial and operational challenges that most organizations face, whether it is multiple systems, disparate data sources or geographically dispersed teams. For more information about Open Text's connectivity solutions, go to: http://connectivity.opentext.com/

About Open Text
Open Text, an enterprise software company and leader in enterprise content management, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings two decades of expertise supporting 50 million users in 114 countries. Working with our customers and partners, we bring together leading content experts to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit www.opentext.com.