Tuesday October 23, 8:54 am Eastern Time

Magic Software Enterprises' Access Data Subsidiary Brings Order to Law Enforcement

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001-- Magic Software Enterprises (Nasdaq:MGIC - news), a leading provider of state-of-the-art development technology and business solutions, today announced that its Access Data Corp. (ADC) subsidiary has now provided solutions to more than 400 small- to medium-sized public safety agencies located throughout the United States.

ADC is the creator of Sleuth(c), a comprehensive public safety records management solution developed and deployed on Magic technology. Sleuth features applications for law enforcement agencies, court systems, and rescue groups, as well as jails and other detention facilities.

Most recently, ADC (http://www.magicsoftware.com/entry/accessdata) has signed deals with:

• The state of Nebraska to provide 100 of its agencies the ability to manage incident and arrest information, and integrate it directly into the FBI's national incident databank; -- The state of New Mexico to computerize five juvenile detention centers;
• Durango, Colo. to install and integrate Sleuth into the Durango Police Department, Durango Municipal Court, La Platta County Sheriff's Office and Durango Jail;
• Several college police departments, including Kansas State University and the Central University of Arkansas to modify Sleuth to fit their individual security needs; and
• The Iowa Department of Transportation to use Sleuth to automate the transfer of traffic incident reports from officers' laptops directly into a central database. The information will be used for insurance company reports, statistical reporting, and name traces during investigations.

In addition, ADC recently was selected as one of four vendors certified to provide court software solutions within the state of New Mexico.

"Access Data has experienced substantial growth over the past year to the point where we currently are working with public safety agencies nationwide," said David Vosburgh, president of ADC.

"A major part of that expansion is due to the increasing recognition of Sleuth as one of the most comprehensive and easily customizable solutions in the United States for helping agencies integrate and manage extremely high volumes of information critical to criminal investigations and public safety."

The Sleuth solution includes a dispatch system to handle emergency calls; a police records management system to manage incident reporting and store investigative data; a jail intake system that allows arrests to be computerized; a criminal tracking system that enables agencies to track criminals throughout their entire periods of incarceration; as well as many additional features.

The information is completely integrated and can be accessed by police officers, judges, probation officers, attorneys and any other individuals authorized and involved in the criminal process.

In addition, the company has installed software directly into police cars to provide officers immediate access to data and the ability to enter reports directly online. And ADC continues to incorporate new features into Sleuth, including capabilities to allow anyone in the system to access statistics and court case status from any Web-enabled computer.

"There is no greater need than the need to improve the level of automation and data integration within law enforcement agencies today. Every person charged with securing the safety of others should have real-time access to all of the information necessary to help protect their lives, as well as the lives of others.

"Sleuth is a key component in making that happen," said Menachem Hasfari, chief executive officer of Magic. "We are extremely proud to be associated with the work that Access Data is doing today in the field of public safety, as well as the work several of our branches are doing to use Magic to develop law enforcement solutions in such diverse countries as Hungary and the Philippines."

About Access Data Corp.
Acess Data Corp. provides comprehensive, totally integrated database management solutions for law enforcement, communications, corrections/detentions and emergency service providers throughout the United States. In business for more than 17 years, the company has installed its solutions at more than 400 locations.

Its Sleuth(c) solution, which includes integrated file management, on-screen digital camera button controls, mapping capabilities and product interfaces, as well as many other features, is one of the most respected database management applications available to small- to medium-sized public safety agencies.

Access Data Corp. has headquarters at 22 Sage Lane, Angel Fire, N.M. 87710, telephone 505/377-6757, fax 959/377-3410, http://www.sleuthsoftware.com.

About Magic Software Enterprises
Magic Software Enterprises, a member of the Formula Group (Nasdaq:FORTY - news), 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, http://www.magicsoftware.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 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.

Contact:
Magic Software Enterprises, Irvine
Katharine Hanley, 949/250-1718 ext. 220
khanley@magicsoftware.com