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Secom Techno Service Choose Magic's iBOLT for Service Oriented Architecture
First Comprehensive iBOLT implementation in Japan
8/16/2005 8:00:32 AM

TOKYO, Aug 16, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Magic Software Enterprises (MGIC), a leader in composite application development and deployment platforms, announced today that Secom Techno Service, a Japanese leader in the security system construction management solutions field, has chosen Magic's iBOLT Integration Suite to enhance its Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

The iBOLT Integration Suite (known as jBOLT in Japan), is an EAI/BPM platform with comprehensive system integration features. Following an initial test period of two months, iBOLT has begun full operations at Secom Techno Service. This is the first comprehensive iBOLT implementation in Japan.

Secom Techno Service, long-time users of Magic's solutions and products throughout their organization, has implemented Magic's iBOLT for their system integration and SOA development. Additionally, Secom is looking to expand the system to allow remote order processing via cellular phones.

"Since we deployed iBOLT, the batch processing has become steady, and the efficiency of our operations has improved," Mr. Koji Iwasawa, Assistant Manager, Planning Department, Secom Techno Service Co., Ltd stated.

The Secom Techno Service system combined with Magic's iBOLT strengthens and enhances the functionality of Secom's existing construction management system.

"With the adoption of iBOLT, Secom can pursue the implementation of its Service Oriented Architecture," stated Mr. Hideoki Nakamura, President of Magic Software Japan. "We believe that this flagship Japanese iBOLT deal will insure our SOA leadership in the Japanese Market."

About Magic Software Japan

Magic Software Japan, which was established in 1998 and began operations in 1999, has built a solid reputation and strong presence in the Japanese market, where it currently controls approximately 20% of the application development technology segment. Currently, more than 24,000 corporations are using Magic's products across Japan.

About Magic Software Enterprises

Magic Software Enterprises, Ltd. (http://www.magicsoftware.com/), a subsidiary of Formula Systems (FORTY), develops, markets and supports software development, deployment and integration 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 WW HQ is located in Or Yehuda, Israel, its EMEA HQ offices are located in Houten, the Netherlands, and its North American HQ is located in Laguna Hills, California.

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