Magic xpa Ranks #1 in '2026 H1 BOXIL Document Request Ranking' for Ultra-Fast Development Tools Category

Magic Software Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshio Sato; hereinafter 'Magic Software') announces that its low-code development platform 'Magic xpa' has been selected as the overall #1 in the 'Ultra-Fast Development Tools' category of the '2026 H1 BOXIL Document Request Ranking,' published by BOXIL, a SaaS comparison site operated by SmartCamp Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'SmartCamp').

Additionally, 'Magic xpa' has also been ranked #1 in the 'SME-targeted' and 'IT/Telecom/Internet' subcategories within the same category.

For more details on the '2026 H1 BOXIL Document Request Ranking,' please visit the official website:

https://boxil.jp/ranking/

※1 SaaS stands for Software as a Service, referring to software delivered as a cloud-based service, as opposed to traditional packaged software.

※2 Document request count refers to the number of times information requests from users were successfully delivered to the respective companies. In cases of ties, services with more user reviews are prioritized. This ranking order is adopted to help BOXIL users make easier comparisons and selections.

※3 In this ranking, 'Ultra-Fast Development Tools' refers to product categories designed to enable rapid development of business applications using low-code methodologies.

Overview of the '2026 H1 BOXIL Document Request Ranking'

This ranking aggregates document request data from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, for services listed in various categories on BOXIL, a SaaS comparison site operated by SmartCamp Co., Ltd.

The 'BOXIL Document Request Ranking' is compiled by SmartCamp based on actual document requests made by users and is published in a ranked format. Aggregation is conducted by segments such as company size and industry within each category.

In this announcement, the low-code development platform 'Magic xpa' received the following recognitions in the Ultra-Fast Development Tools category:

Award Highlights

· Overall Category #1 (Ultra-Fast Development Tools) Selected as the service with the highest number of document requests from users across all company sizes and industries within the Ultra-Fast Development Tools category during the evaluation period.

· SME-targeted Subcategory #1 Selected as the service with the highest number of document requests from users at companies with fewer than 1,000 employees.

· IT/Telecom/Internet Subcategory #1 Selected as the service with the highest number of document requests from users in the IT, telecommunications, and internet industries during the evaluation period.

About the Low-Code Development Platform 'Magic xpa'

'Magic xpa' is a low-code development platform (IDE: Integrated Development Environment) that enables application development by defining business logic and screen layouts without writing programming code.

Since its introduction in the 1980s, it has over 30 years of deployment history in Japan and has been adopted by tens of thousands of companies across various industries for core system development. Its unique development methodology allows it to simultaneously address complex business requirements while reducing development effort.

Market Trends and Value Provided by 'Magic xpa'

In recent years, as IT talent shortages intensify and legacy system modernization becomes a critical corporate challenge, interest in low-code development tools aimed at improving system development productivity has grown significantly.

In this market environment, 'Magic xpa' is being evaluated by many enterprises driving digital transformation (DX) for the following characteristics:

● High Business Fidelity: Through its proprietary 'repository-driven' development approach (a methodology that centrally manages design information and business definitions), it enables efficient construction of complex business logic and data structures unique to Japanese business practices—without writing source code.

● Long-Term Maintainability: With over 30 years of experience, the platform has consistently absorbed changes in underlying technologies such as operating systems and browsers, enabling sustainable development and long-term utilization of application assets.

● Cross-Platform Compatibility: A single development effort supports multiple runtime environments, including Windows desktop, web browsers, and mobile (iOS/Android), allowing flexible adaptation to diverse operational needs.

Future Outlook

Magic Software will treat this ranking as a key indicator and continue to support enterprises in optimizing their system development and operations.

Recently, advancements in generative AI and the proliferation of cloud-native technologies are transforming application development. However, for business systems, the importance of not only 'building' but also 'continuously operating and improving' systems is becoming increasingly critical.

'Magic xpa' is not only a low-code development tool but also functions as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for business application development. Moving forward, while incorporating AI-assisted development features, the platform will emphasize development processes where humans can understand and manage design and business logic, supporting transparent system construction and avoiding black-box systems.

In the rapidly evolving AI-native era, Magic xpa will continue to evolve as a platform that enables enterprises to build and operate mission-critical systems with confidence over the long term.

About Magic Software Japan Co., Ltd.

A wholly-owned Japanese subsidiary of Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ: MGIC), which operates business networks in over 50 countries worldwide.

The company has established nine major domestic offices in Tokyo (headquarters), Sapporo, Sendai, Shin'etsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. Collaborating with over 800 partners nationwide, it provides solutions and services centered on the low-code development tool 'Magic xpa' and the data integration platform 'Magic xpi'.

President & CEO: Toshio Sato

Headquarters: 24F, Shinjuku Front Tower, 2-21-1 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities:

- Procurement, manufacturing, and sales of the application platform 'Magic xpa'

- Procurement, manufacturing, and sales of the data integration solution 'Magic xpi'

- Professional Services: Education, support, project assistance, and outsourced development of applications and systems