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Independent research firm cites Hummingbird as strong performer in enterprise content management market



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[Johannesburg, 1 November 2005] - The secret is out: IA Systems has announced that the leading global provider of integrated enterprise content management (ECM) and network connectivity solutions, Hummingbird Ltd, was named a `Strong Performer` in the 7 October 2005 Forrester Wave report: `Enterprise Content Management Suites, Q3 2005`.

Hummingbird was among the select companies that Forrester Research invited to participate. In this report, Hummingbird Enterprise was evaluated on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation methodology relating to suite functionality, strategy and market presence.

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Hummingbird Enterprise was recognised as a `Strong Performer` due to its scores in breadth of capabilities, architecture, extended suite capabilities - such as collaboration and search, extensive linguistic support and its diverse, global customer adoption.

"This just goes to show that our customers are getting the best products when they choose the best enterprise content management provider in Hummingbird," says Daniel Hall, CEO of IA Systems.

In Forrester`s October 2005 Enterprise Content Management Suites Scorecard Summary: `Hummingbird`, Forrester provides the following summary of the key competitive strengths of Hummingbird Enterprise: "Hummingbird`s strategy is focused on content-centric apps, highlighted by deal management, contract management and correspondence management. Hummingbird is best suited for organisations looking for DM, RM and WCM with a strong focus on end-user usability."

The report goes on to conclude; "Hummingbird Enterprise is a good fit for organisations that require business-users to become productive quickly and those that need templates, content-centric solutions."

"The Forrester Research analysis of the enterprise content management market segment reinforces the strategic importance of focusing on market-driven and customer-centric content lifecycle management solutions as a sustainable competitive advantage in a highly competitive market," says Barry Litwin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hummingbird Ltd. "We had first mover advantage in having delivered an integrated suite for managing content lifecycle and now we have established sustained momentum in the delivery of repeatable solutions, including contract lifecycle management, deal management for financial services, compliance solutions for the public sector, and Proactive Compliance solutions for law firms that focus on protecting and preserving firm reputation."

Forrester Research is an independent technology and market research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about technology`s impact on business and consumers. For the full Forrester Wave report: `Enterprise Content Management Suites, Q3 2005,` please visit www.forrester.com.

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