Magic Hosting Forrester Analyst Ken Vollmer on ``Breaking Down the Barriers: Business Integration Summit 2005''

Business Wire, Feb 10, 2005

IRVINE, Calif. -- Magic Software Enterprises (Nasdaq:MGIC), a leading provider of state-of-the-art integration and development technology announced today that they will host Mr. Ken Vollmer at a one day workshop entitled "Breaking Down the Barriers: Business Integration Summit 2005" to be held at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge at the King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA., February 23, 2005. RSVP is required.

Mr. Vollmer is a principal analyst in Forrester's Application Development & Infrastructure research group, covering trends, issues, and strategies related to all forms of integration, including business process management (BPM), enterprise application integration (EAI), B2B integration (B2Bi), and electronic data interchange (EDI).

Mr. Vollmer has assisted hundreds of clients in North America and Europe with their integration projects, drawing upon his knowledge of emerging trends and many years of practical experience in implementing a wide range of business solutions.

Additional speakers include Lee Sutton, Co-Director of the Integration Competence Center and Gil Trotino, VP Worldwide Marketing, Magic Software Enterprises.

"This is a unique opportunity to hear about the latest integration trends and issues from one of the leading industry analysts," said Gil Trotino, VP Worldwide Marketing, Magic Software Enterprises. "To succeed in today's dynamic integration world, we need to be aware of the latest issues and developments. We are confident Mr. Vollmer will provide us with valuable insight into this challenging world."

For details and registration information, please visit http://www.magicsoftware.com/news/events or call 949-250-1718, ext. 20.

About Magic Software Enterprises

Magic Software Enterprises, a subsidiary of Formula Systems (Nasdaq:FORTY), develops, markets and supports software development, deployment and integration technology (www.magicsoftware.com/ibolt) 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 EMEA HQ offices are located in the Netherlands, Pelmolen 17 3994XX Houten, 0031-30.6566266. The company's North American subsidiary is located at 17310 Redhill Avenue #270, Irvine, CA 92614-5637, telephone 800-345-6244, 949-250-1718, fax 949-250-7404. 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.