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To: michael who wrote (178)	3/27/2000 10:01:00 AM
From: Dorine Essey	Respond to of 219

Magic Software Enterprises Introduces Magic eService, a New Web-Based Customer Service Management System March 27, 2000 08:13 AM Eastern Time IRVINE, Calif,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000-- Provides Virtual Support Centers to Reduce Costs And Allow Companies to Manage Their Service Departments As Profit Centers Magic Software Enterprises MGIC Monday introduced Magic eService(TM), the company's new Web-based, enterprise-level customer service management system that allows companies to manage their service departments as profit centers. The new product, which marks the debut of Magic's new customer relationship management (CRM) suite, streamlines service workflow and provides companies a comprehensive picture of their service departments in real time. Magic eService is being demonstrated at the Internet Commerce Expo, now taking place through March 30, 2000, at the World Trade Center in Boston. In addition, a white paper and demo of the product are available for download through the Magic Web site, www.magic-sw.com/crm. Magic eService Magic eService is a completely Web-based customer service solution that handles long-term service for complex problems, automatically documenting the service and allowing both the service agent and customer to track performance. In addition, it allows the service manager to easily evaluate and measure the quality of the long-term service. It includes:

To: michael who wrote (178)	4/11/2000 9:31:00 AM
From: Dorine Essey	Respond to of 219

Magic Software Recruits Several New Solutions Partners in North America to Sell Magic eMerchant; New Partners Already Making Sales of the Increasingly Popular e-commerce Solution April 11, 2000 09:02 AM Eastern Time IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2000--Magic Software Enterprises MGIC , a leading provider of enterprise-level e-commerce, customer relationship management and other business solutions, Tuesday announced that its North American subsidiary has recruited several new solutions partners to market, sell and implement the company's business-to-business e-commerce solution, Magic eMerchant(TM). The new Magic solutions partners ("MSPs") include Second Foundation Inc., PYA Solutions Inc., Evron Computer Systems Corp., Orlan, Karigan & Associates Ltd., Sky Technologies and Streamline Information Systems Ltd. Many already have recorded their first sale of the award-winning application and all plan to use Magic eMerchant as the basis for all future e-business programs they implement. Magic's New MSPs Each of Magic's new North American MSPs are leaders in their respective areas of the technology solutions field, having almost a century of business experience between them: -- Second Foundation, with offices in both the United States and Canada, provides companies with technology solutions covering all aspects of their business, from manufacturing to financial and sales and marketing to human resources and payroll. Key customers include Mennonite Savings & Credit Union, M&M Meat Shops, Canada's largest specialty frozen food retail chain and Open Text Corp. -- PYA Solutions Inc., with offices across Canada, maintains a staff of highly trained and experienced software developers, systems integrators and management consultants focused on providing solutions to the wholesale distribution, manufacturing and service sectors. Clients include Hasbro Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of games, toys and other consumer products, and Taco Bell. -- Evron Computer Systems Corp., a leading systems integrator with a staff of 45 employees, provides solutions for the Microsoft platform aimed at increasing a company's overall productivity and revenues. Key customers include Casino Rama and Arbor Memorial. -- Orlan, Karigan & Associates Ltd., with offices in both New York City and Toronto, is an information technology consulting firm focused on both the IBM AS/400 and Windows/NT technologies. The company actively seeks to leverage leading-edge technologies to improve the competitiveness of its customers, such as Sprint, AS/400 Magazine and the Hockey Hall of Fame. -- Sky Technologies, with headquarters in Saddle Brook, N.J., is a leading systems integrator specializing in high-end, reliable information technology solutions for businesses of all sizes. Their solutions cover everything from e-commerce to ERP and supply chain management. Customers include Citibank, Avon Products, Warner Lambert and Ameritech. -- Streamline Information Systems Ltd., with headquarters in Ontario, is a leader in the field of wholesale distribution solutions, including expertise in software, hardware, communications, training and implementation. Their customers include Ranson Industrial & Safety Supplies Inc. and North American Lighting Products Inc. "We are extremely pleased to welcome all of these fine companies to the Magic Community, and look forward to working closely with them to develop new implementations for Magic eMerchant and to help them grow their penetration of the e-commerce market," said Israel Teiblum, president of Magic. "Since its introduction one year ago," Teiblum added, "Magic eMerchant has continued to gain increasing acceptance around the world due to its superior functionality, and quick and easy integration with existing systems. This should stand our Magic Community members in good stead as they seek to enlarge their customer bases." About Magic eMerchant Magic eMerchant is a customizable e-commerce platform that combines an industrial-strength e-commerce solution for supply chain management with a powerful virtual order center. Based upon Magic's proprietary table-driven technology, which is both platform and database independent, it is one of the fastest ways for companies to move their businesses onto the Web. In addition to its rapid integration with back-end corporate systems, Magic eMerchant delivers enterprise-level processing power and security, and can be easily customized to fit business rules. More information on the award-winning solution, including a demo and white paper, is available at magic-sw.com. About Magic Software Magic Software Enterprises, a member of the Formula Group FORTY , develops, markets and support software development and deployment technology that enables enterprises to accelerate the process of building and deploying applications that can be rapidly customized and integrated with existing systems. Magic technology, applications and professional services are available through a global network of subsidiaries, distributors and Magic solutions partners in approximately 50 countries. The company's North American subsidiary is located at 1642 Kaiser Ave., Irvine, Calif., 92614, telephone 949/250-1718, fax 949/250-7404, magic-sw.com. The Formula Group is an international information technology company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services, developing proprietary software products and producing computer-based solutions. 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 demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic 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. EZ/np CONTACT: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., Irvine Katharine Hanley, 949/250-1718 (ext. 220) e-mail: khanley@magic-sw.com

To: michael who wrote (178)	5/1/2000 10:05:00 AM
From: Dorine Essey	Respond to of 219

Magic Software Enterprises Sponsors Noa's "Blue Touches Blue" World Tour May 1, 2000 09:10 AM Eastern Time IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000-- Singer to Perform Today for Pope John Paul II at Vatican and with Other International Artists at the "Concert For A Debt Free World" Magic Software Enterprises announced today that it is sponsoring Noa's world tour to introduce her third and latest album, "Blue Touches Blue." The tour, which began in Zurich on March 23, features a personal appearance before Pope John Paul II scheduled for today at the Vatican. Following the performance, the singer will take part in the "Concert for a Debt Free World," which is expected to attract more than one million people and will be broadcast worldwide over TV and radio. Also performing at the "Concert for a Debt Free World" will be Santana, Bono, Bob Geldof, the Eurythmics and Lou Reed. Noa's new album, "Blue Touches Blue" includes the hit single, "If I Give You Everything," as well as the song, "Beautiful That Way," from the Roberto Benigni movie, "Life is Beautiful." Noa, accompanied by the Santa Secilia Symphony Orchestra, will perform before Pope John Paul II during the Vatican's Great Jubilee celebrations to be held today. Noa, together with Gil Dor, an accomplished guitarist and one of the co-founders of the prestigious Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in Israel, has been enthusiastically received all over the world and especially in Europe. Accompanied by her band and Dor, she has appeared at hundreds of live concerts and done numerous television and radio performances. More than one million copies of her records have sold worldwide. Recently, she wrote and recorded a theme song for the new Luc Besson movie, "The Messenger." "We are very excited to be sponsoring Noa's `Blue Touches Blue' world tour, which includes her participation in the `Concert for a Debt Free World.' Noa's talents lie in her ability to create the kind of music that crosses geographic and cultural boundaries, touching people everywhere," said Jack Dunietz, chief executive officer of Magic. During her career, Noa has performed with some of the leading artists in the music industry, including Sting and Stevie Wonder. In addition, she has appeared with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Philadelphia, as well as the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. Noa also has performed for dignitaries around the world, including a previous concert for the Pope and Mother Theresa at the Vatican in front of more than 100,000 people, and before U.S. President Bill Clinton and many other heads of state. For this latest tour, Noa will give more than 150 concerts around Europe. Just last week, Noa performed before two sell out audiences at the Olympia Concert Hall in Paris. "I want to thank Magic Software for sponsoring me on this tour," said Noa. "Just as Magic touches companies worldwide with its products, I look forward to using this tour to bring the `magic' of music into the lives of people around the world." About Magic Software Magic Software Enterprises MGIC , a member of the Formula Group FORTY , develops, markets and supports software development and deployment technology that enables enterprises to accelerate the process of building and deploying applications that can be rapidly customized and integrated with existing systems. Magic technology, applications and professional services are available through a global network of subsidiaries, distributors and Magic solutions partners in approximately 50 countries. The Company's North American subsidiary is located at 1642 Kaiser Avenue, Irvine, Calif., 92614, telephone 949/250-1718, fax 949/250-7404, magic-sw.com. The Formula Group is an international information technology company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services, developing proprietary software products and providing computer-based solutions. CONTACT: Magic Software Enterprises Katharine Hanley, 949/250-1718 ext. 220 khanley@magic-sw.com

To: michael who wrote (178)	5/3/2000 9:40:00 AM
From: Dorine Essey	Respond to of 219

Magic Software Continues to Report Record Revenues, Operating Profits and Net Income Net Income Increases by 284% as Compared to Q1 1999 OR YEHUDA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2000--Magic Software Enterprises, Ltd. (Nasdaq: MGIC), a leading provider of enterprise-level e-commerce, customer service management and other business solutions, reported record sales and earnings today for the first quarter of 2000, exceeding analysts' expectations. This is the sixth quarter in a row the Company has delivered record sales performance, and the seventh consecutive quarter Magic has posted record net earnings. The Company attributed these results to growing worldwide acceptance of its e-commerce solutions, an improving market for software development tools, and increased penetration of the North American market.