OpenText, a leading information management software and services company, has announced its 2024 Hackathon, a virtual event aimed at driving innovation and inspiring developers to make a difference with their skills. The hackathon, open from [Start Date] to [End Date], encourages participants to develop solutions using at least one OpenText API to address crucial challenges in MedTech sustainability, social sustainable design, and carbon accounting in technology.
The event’s focus on sustainability is timely, as a recent global study revealed that 97% of organizations have adopted or are planning to adopt sustainability initiatives. However, the lack of proper tools and expertise presents a significant barrier, with only 50% of organizations utilizing software to track their IT carbon footprint. The 2024 Hackathon directly addresses this challenge, requiring participants to develop technologies, such as apps and programs, that enhance existing OpenText solutions or contribute to sustainability initiatives for organizations already using OpenText products.
The hackathon will award cash prizes for first, second, and third place in three categories, providing recognition and incentive for participants’ innovative solutions.
“Hackathons are invaluable events that foster creativity and innovation, driving significant value across industries,” said [Name], Senior Vice President, Engineering, OpenText. “By bringing together diverse groups of developers, designers, and problem-solvers, hackathons create a collaborative environment where fresh ideas and unique solutions can be created. These events encourage participants to think outside the box and tackle real-world challenges, often resulting in groundbreaking technologies and applications. The rapid prototyping and agile development practices inherent to hackathons accelerate the innovation cycle, transforming novel concepts into viable solutions that drive long-term value and growth.”
The success of the 2023 OpenText Hackathon, themed [Theme], showcased the potential of hackathons to drive real-world impact. The event produced five winners, including AllegroGraph, who developed PatientGraph, an AI-driven clinical insight solution designed to simplify data presentation for healthcare providers, doctors, administrators, and patients. PatientGraph exemplifies the real-world value of leveraging AI capabilities within APIs to reduce complexity and improve patient outcomes. The solution has recently been released to the market and is now available on the [Platform].
This year’s winners will be announced on the [Platform] on [Date]. The winning technologies and the challenges faced will be highlighted during a series of events in late 2024 and early 2025. More information and registration details can be found on the [Website].
OpenTextTM is a global leader in Information Management software and services, dedicated to helping organizations solve complex global problems through its comprehensive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology. For further information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), please visit [Website].
