Magic Software, Santa Cruz Operation Make Pact

IRVINE — Magic Software Enterprises said it has entered into a cooperative marketing partnership with Santa Cruz Operation Inc., a supplier of Intel-based open systems software.

The partnership agreement will enable Magic and SCO to expand their markets by tapping one another’s customer bases and reseller networks.

Magic’s software development system is compatible with SCO’s “open” software--which can be modified by a user.

Magic is the United States subsidiary of Magic Software Enterprises of Israel. SCO has headquarters in Santa Cruz and branch offices throughout North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.