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Magic xpa Achieves Top Ranking in BOXIL's 2025 Request Count

Magic Software Japan, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has announced that its low-code development platform, Magic xpa, has been awarded the top rank in the super-fast development tools category in the 2025 H2 BOXIL Request Count Ranking, operated by Smart Camp Inc. This prestigious recognition highlights Magic xpa's exceptional capabilities in the rapidly evolving landscape of application development. Not only did it achieve overall first place in the super-fast development tool category, but it also secured the top spot in specific sectors such as the small and medium-sized enterprises segment, as well as for IT/telecommunications, manufacturing, real estate/construction/facilities, and healthcare divisions.

This ranking is derived from data collected from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, based on the number of users requesting information about the services listed on BOXIL. Smart Camp compiled these requests to present a comprehensive ranking that assists users in distinguishing and selecting the most efficient services available. Magic xpa’s success in garnering the highest number of requests underscores its value to users across diverse industries, solidifying its reputation as a leading solution for low-code development.

What is Magic xpa?

Magic xpa is an integrated development environment (IDE) that enables users to create applications without the need to write programming code. Since its introduction in the 1980s, it has been utilized by more than tens of thousands of companies in Japan to develop core systems across various sectors. With a unique development methodology, Magic xpa efficiently balances the need to address complex business requirements with the reduction of development time.

Market Trends and the Role of Magic xpa

As the IT labor shortage becomes increasingly pressing and businesses grapple with aging core systems, the importance of enhancing productivity in system development has catapulted interest in low-code development tools. In response to this market environment, Magic xpa presents a platform designed to support businesses as they navigate the complexities of digital transformation (DX).

Key Features of Magic xpa:

1. High Business Reproducibility: Utilizing a proprietary repository-driven development method, Magic xpa enables users to create complex business logic and data structures in a manner that aligns with Japan's unique business practices without needing to write source code.
2. Sustainability for Long-Term Operations: With over 30 years of adaptability to changing technologies like operating systems and web browsers, Magic xpa ensures that developed application assets can be continuously utilized, facilitating sustainable development practices.
3. Cross-Platform Compatibility: The platform supports diverse execution environments, allowing for simultaneous development of applications that can run on Windows desktops, web browsers, and mobile devices (both iOS and Android).

Looking Ahead

Magic Software views this recent recognition as a valuable indicator of its ongoing commitment to optimizing system development and operations for enterprises. In the face of advancements in generative AI and the proliferation of cloud-native technologies, the nature of application development is undergoing significant transformation. Businesses increasingly value not only the ability to construct systems but also the importance of continuous operation and improvement.

As both a low-code development tool and an IDE for developing business applications, Magic xpa will continue to focus on development processes that prioritize human oversight of design and business logic, thereby avoiding black-box solutions. In this fast-evolving AI-driven era, Magic xpa is poised to evolve continually as a robust platform that enables companies to build and manage core systems with confidence over the long term.

About Magic Software Japan

Magic Software Japan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Magic Software Enterprises, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide. With its headquarters in Tokyo, alongside branches in Sapporo, Sendai, and other major cities, the company collaborates with over 800 partners across the nation. It provides solutions and services primarily focused on the low-code development tool Magic xpa and the data integration platform Magic xpi.

President: Toshio Sato
Headquarters: 2-21-1 Kitashinjuku, Shinjuku Front Tower, 24th Floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities:

• - Supply, manufacturing, and sales of the application platform Magic xpa
• - Supply, manufacturing, and sales of the data integration solution Magic xpi
• - Professional services including tool training, support, project assistance, and commissioned application/system development.