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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Distribution to non-controlling interest | $ 400 | $ 396 | $ 0
OT South Africa |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage by Open Text |  | 70.00% |
GXS Singapore |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage by Open Text |  | 81.00% |

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