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Hummingbird to provide a complete ECM solution comprising document, records and Web content management; Shoosmiths will be among the first law firms in the UK to deploy Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) DM v6 document management system TORONTO, Ontario and LONDON, England, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hummingbird Ltd. (NASDAQ:HUMCNASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:HUM), a leading global provider of integrated enterprise content management (ECM) and network connectivity solutions, today announced that top 20 UK Law Firm, Shoosmiths, has selected Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) for Legal to actively manage the lifecycle of the firm's content. With over 1,200 users in offices throughout the UK, Shoosmiths values client service innovation and delivery, underpinned by transparent and compliant working practices. In order to achieve these objectives, the firm recognizes the need for a centralized suite of integrated products to consolidate electronic and physical file management; from new client and document creation, through to records declaration and retention. Following an extensive evaluation process and comparisons with similar solutions, Hummingbird Enterprise for Legal was selected for immediate implementation. Shoosmiths' requirement for a full matter lifecycle solution and their desire to work with a financially stable vendor were key factors in the selection of Hummingbird. "The current pattern of consolidation within the ECM arena will unfortunately lead to the marginalization of smaller players. In selecting an ECM partner for Shoosmiths, we wanted to be sure they would be around for years to come," said David Bason, IS Director at Shoosmiths. "Our project objectives are to streamline our document production processes, nurture collaborative working, and manage the storage and retention of the firm's electronic and physical records." The deployed solution will enable the firm to manage content within a matter-centric framework closely integrated with other systems so lawyers and secretaries can leverage the system in a manner that is empathetic to their way of working. For lawyers, this will involve gathering content around clients and matters; for secretaries it will provide greater flexibility around the creation and management of documents. Shoosmiths were impressed by the new features and functionalities contained within Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) DM v6 (DM6). "Speed and resilience were key considerations for us in selecting a DMS, and DM6 scored highly on both counts," added Bason. "Although our policy will be to customize as little as possible we were also comforted by the flexibility and extensibility afforded us by DM6. Hummingbird has obviously invested heavily in the development of DM6 and the results are evident. We have worked with Hummingbird for a number of years and have already established excellent working relationships. Shoosmiths has ambitious growth aspirations and we are confident the Hummingbird solution will meet the growing needs of the firm." Shoosmiths joins a growing number of UK law firms that have recently selected DM6. Although the solution can be applied to any type of organization it comes with a standard legal configuration that provides matter-centric working and sits comfortably within the daily working practices of fee-earners. DM6 contains Content Drive(TM), a feature unique to Hummingbird that provides unparalleled speed and performance making it ideal for firms with multiple offices connected by WAN links. In addition to DM6, Shoosmiths will deploy LegalKey(R) Records Management(TM), another core component of Hummingbird Enterprise for Legal, to manage the declaration, retention and destruction of the firm's electronic and physical records, ensuring regulatory compliance obligations are met. Hummingbird's RedDot Content Management System will also be deployed by the firm to manage internet and intranet content. "The Hummingbird product and skill set stood above the competition due to the professional approach taken by the sales and consultancy team and the investment Hummingbird has made into R&D to provide an innovative perspective on managing the document lifecycle," said Bason. "We were particularly impressed with the level of experience with regards to compliance and risk management, ensuring future projects such as new business intake will be well integrated and the highest level of expertise will be available. "We view Hummingbird as a financially sound organization, with a solid growth strategy. The management team at Shoosmiths are therefore comfortable in pursuing a long term partnership as we are confident such a relationship will positively affect our business," adds Bason. "The impact of DM6 in the legal market shows a significant step forward within the information management space," said Yuri Frayman, Vice President, Legal Business Solutions, Hummingbird Ltd. "An innovative document management tool that sits within a suite of legal specific compliance tools enables firms to proactively manage compliance and risk. We welcome Shoosmiths as a client and key partner." About Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) for Legal Hummingbird Enterprise for Legal, with LegalKEY(R) practice support solutions, provides an end-to-end proactive compliance framework to ensure that information is properly captured, reviewed, utilized and stored throughout the lifecycle of a matter - from initial client/matter intake through to final disposition. Hummingbird Enterprise for Legal includes: New Business Intake, Conflicts Management, Document Management, Records Management and Critical Dates Management systems, all tailored specifically to the way that information flows and is used in law firms. More than 65% of the AMLAW 100, and nine of the top 10 global law firms use Hummingbird. For more information, visit http://www.hummingbird.com/legal. About Hummingbird Hummingbird Ltd. (NASDAQ:HUMCNASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:HUM) is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions. The Company's enterprise software solutions fall into two principal categories: enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, and network connectivity solutions. Hummingbird's ECM solutions enable organizations to manage the lifecycle of enterprise content from creation to disposition, thereby enabling organizations to address critical business needs, such as information management, business continuity, compliance and risk mitigation. The network connectivity solutions provide a comprehensive set of core network technologies that enables the enterprise to connect to any type of legacy system. Founded in 1984, Hummingbird employs over 1,400 people and serves more than 33,000 customers, including 90% of Fortune 100. Hummingbird solutions are sold directly from 40 offices worldwide and through an Alliance Network of partners and resellers. For more information, visit http://www.hummingbird.com/. DATASOURCE: Hummingbird Ltd. CONTACT: Dan Coombes, Director, Investor Relations, Hummingbird Ltd., Tel: (416) 496-2200 ext. 6359, ; Michele Stevenson, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Hummingbird Ltd., Tel: (416) 496-2200 ext. 2623, ; Hummingbird UK Contact: Sally Bellwood, Marketing Manager, Hummingbird Legal Solutions Ltd, Tel: (07919) 333482,

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