(Source: PRNewswire)OR-YEHUDA, Israel, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq: MGIC), a provider of application platforms and business and process integration solutions and the Salesforce.com Foundation, the global leader in integrating charity and business, today announced Magic Software's participation in the Salesforce.com Foundation's "Power of Us" Partner Program. The objective of the ambitious and ground breaking corporate patronage program is to provide Salesforce.com partners with a simple and scalable model to make high impact contributions to their communities through a donation of time, equity, and products to nonprofits who need their expertise.

As part of the partnership, Magic Software's UK subsidiary is offering licenses of its iBOLT business integration tool basic package free of charge, or at 80% discount, to Salesforce.com Foundation customers in the UK and Eire. Training and professional services will also be available at a reduced rate. Full details of the offer are available at http://tinyurl.com/nqtfgw.

The Salesforce.com Foundation is the global leader in integrating philanthropy and business through its 1/1/1 philanthropy model, which supports nonprofit organizations in numerous ways, including providing donated and discounted Salesforce CRM licenses as part of its 1% Product Donation Program. Today, there are more than 5,500 organizations in 60 countries using Salesforce CRM to increase the effectiveness of pursuing their social missions. Salesforce.com Foundation customers in the UK will be entitled to Magic Software's iBOLT for Salesforce.com free of charge. Standard, Professional and Enterprise licenses will be available at 80% discount, as will a number of additional components and adaptors.

"The Salesforce Foundation is a fundamental part of our organization and we rely upon our Power of Us partners to help provide valuable technology to our Foundation customers," said Isabel Kelly, Salesforce.com Foundation Global Director. "We are delighted to welcome Magic Software as a Power of Us partner and welcome the donation of iBOLT 1st tier licenses and discounted license offerings, which we know will be put to good use by our Foundation members."

David Akka, Managing Director, Magic Software Enterprises, UK, Nordics and Eire, comments: "Magic Software hopes to help young, disadvantaged people gain IT skills and qualifications through its work with both Landmark Training and the Salesforce.com Foundation Biz Academy. Landmark provides free training programmes and work opportunities for 14-24 year olds. Magic Software hopes to provide iBOLT training as part of Landmark's Salesforce.com Administrator course.