General Magic Facts At-a-Glance

Mission Engaging, Active Internet Software

Charter: General Magic is in the business of making computers and networks more powerful and easier to use so that individuals and businesses can be more productive. With a talented engineering team, strong third-party alliances, and a track record of innovation, the company is well positioned to lead a new generation of engaging, active Internet communication solutions.

Founded: May 1990

Chairman/CEO/President: Steve Markman

IPO: 1995

1995 Revenues: $14,165,000

Employees: 207 worldwide

Offices: Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
Columbia, South Carolina

Products:

Communication Products Division

• Magic Cap for Windows 95: An integrated email, fax, Internet access and personal organization solution for the small office/home office (SOHO) user.
• Magic Cap communications software: Connects busy professionals to the information and services of the Internet in an engaging way-anywhere, any time, quickly and easily.
• Presto!Links and Presto!Mail: The first mobile Internet platform; integrates email, web browser, calendars, and contacts on Magic Cap communicators.
• Softmodem: Provides data and fax modem functionality on virtually any operating system, any processor

Active Internet Products Division

• Telescript language: An object-oriented programming language that facilitates the creation of active, agent-based network operations.
• Tabriz AgentWare: Software for executing and managing agent-based applications.
• Tabriz Agent Tools: Developer tools for creating agent-based applications that are deployed at Tabriz Web sites.

Target Markets:

• Small office/home office users
• Device manufacturers
• Business professionals
• Service providers
• Developers
• Corporate enterprises

Channels:

• Hardware manufacturers
• Value-Added Resellers
• Developers
• Systems Integrators
• Software OEMs
• Public telecommunications operators
• Service Providers