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Migration is first phase of shift to matter lifecycle approach enabled by Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) for Legal TORONTO, ON, and ILTA '06, ORLANDO, FL, Aug. 22 /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 Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C., recognized as one of the preeminent health law firms in the United States, has successfully completed deployment of Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) DM (DM), marking the completion of the first phase of the firm's switch from its previous document management vendor to Hummingbird's centralized proactive compliance system for managing client information throughout the matter lifecycle. With the implementation of DM, the core repository for the firm's work in process, Hall Render can now manage client/matter information from matter inception through to final disposition. Hummingbird partner, Onward Technologies, a full-service IT solutions provider to law firms and enterprise professionals, worked in conjunction with the Hall Render IT team to oversee the design and implementation of the conversion process. "Hummingbird Enterprise DM represents a major component of the firm's overall enterprise information architecture. Moving from a stand-alone document management system to a comprehensive proactive compliance platform will allow us to leverage existing technology investments and integrate with emerging technologies," said Jason Barkes, Director of Information Technology at Hall Render. The combination of Hummingbird Enterprise DM, LegalKEY(R) product suite and Microsoft Exchange Server creates a matter-centric environment for managing client information which was a key factor in Hall Render's decision to switch from their previous document management provider to Hummingbird early this year. "As Hall Render considered its forward-looking plans for information management, it became increasingly clear that only Hummingbird could offer a proven, end-to-end solution," said Matt Dell, Vice President, Business Development, Onward Technologies. "Furthermore, the firm appreciated Hummingbird's flexibility and pricing that allows users to utilize whatever interface works best for them, rather than being forced to purchase multiple licenses for various interfaces." "As was the case with Hall Render, more and more law firms are recognizing the need for a coherent and comprehensive system for collecting, storing and managing client information without sacrificing ease-of-use or productivity," explained Yuri Frayman, Vice President, Legal Business Solutions, Hummingbird Ltd. "We are extremely pleased to be their provider of choice and are excited to work with them every step of the way as they continue to move toward a centralized technology framework for managing client/matter information." Hummingbird will demonstrate Hummingbird Enterprise(TM) for Legal including the LegalKEY product suite at booth #306/308 at the International Legal Technology Association '06 conference to be held August 21-24 at Grand Lakes Resort in Orlando, Florida. About Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.S.C. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.S.C. is a full service health law firm with offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Since the firm was founded by William S. Hall in 1967, Hall Render has focused its practice primarily in the area of health law and is now recognized as one of the nation's preeminent law firms. For more information, please visit: http://www.hallrender.com/ 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,

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