Magic Software Included in the 2011 SD Times 100 List of Top Innovators and Leaders in the Software Development Industry

OR YEHUDA, Israel, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of mobile, cloud, and on-premise enabled application and business integration platforms, announced its inclusion in the SD Times 100 list of companies that exemplify innovation and leadership in their industry.

Each year the SD Times, the software development industry's leading publication, recognizes the top 100 companies, non-commercial organizations, open source projects and other software development initiatives. Having been included in last year's SD Times 100 list under the SOA & Middleware category, Magic Software was this year included in the Database & Integration category, as one of the companies described by the SD Times as "providers who flat-out know databases, and how to connect them to a multitude of endpoints."

Magic Software's flagship iBOLT business and process integration platform quickly and cost-effectively integrates enterprise applications running on diverse databases, operating systems, and platforms. With thousands of successful deployments worldwide, iBOLT features a wide range of certified optimized connectors and adaptors, and can work natively with many of the world's leading ERP, CRM, accounting, SCM, Web and wireless systems, including SAP, Salesforce.com, IBM, and Oracle enterprise systems.

"The software development industry has always been led by innovation, and that's true even in today's challenging economic climate" said Alan Zeichick, Co-Founder and Editorial Director of BZ Media's SD Times. "When choosing the 2011 SD Times 100 winners, we carefully considered each organization's products and services, reputation with enterprise development managers, and the new ideas and thought leadership that it has brought to the industry. Thanks to companies like Magic Software, the art of software development continues to advance at a rapid pace."

 "We are extremely proud to be included once again in the prestigious SD Times 100 list. We see it as industry recognition for the quality of our products and the innovation of our technology," said Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software. "2011 is an exciting year for Magic Software, and we seek to further enhance our status as an industry leader and innovator with the launch of new products, including offerings for the mobile and cloud environments."

About SD Times

Software Development Times, published by BZ Media, is the first and only newspaper specifically dedicated to the software development industry. Launched in February 2000, SD Times is published in print and digital editions, and also on the Web. More companies run display ads in SD Times than in any other software development publication. For more information, visit http://www.sdtimes.com.

About Magic Software

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of mobile, cloud, and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions. For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Press contacts:
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Magic Software Enterprises
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SOURCE Magic Software Enterprises Ltd