BMC Software’s AppSight Application Problem Resolution System Wins InfoWorld 2008 Technology of the Year Award

Awards honor top technologies impacting IT in 2008

HOUSTON, January 22, 2008 — BMC Software [NYSE: BMC] announced today that the InfoWorld Test Center has named BMC AppSight Application Problem Resolution System a “Top Technology Impacting IT in 2008” and honored it in the Application Development category of its 2008 Technology of the Year Awards.

Selected by InfoWorld Test Center editors and reviewers, the annual awards identify the best and most innovative products on the IT landscape. Winners are drawn from all of the products tested during the past year, with the final selections made by InfoWorld’s Test Center staff.

Using software technology analogous to an aircraft black box flight recorder, the BMC AppSight Application Problem Resolution System optimizes application development by automating problem resolution -- a process that consumes a significant percent of a development team's time during testing and support. Over 1,000 enterprises and independent software vendors (ISVs) rely on BMC AppSight to improve staff efficiency, enhance application functionality and quality, and accelerate software project delivery dates.

BMC AppSight Technology of the Year Award:
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"InfoWorld tests upwards of 200 IT products every year, and we see many, many good ones," said Doug Dineley, InfoWorld's Test Center Executive Editor. "Our Technology of the Year award winners represent not only the cream of the crop, but the best products in the most important product categories. These are the products at the leading edge of IT."

About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

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About BMC Software
BMC Software is a leading global provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to automate their IT and increase its business value. Delivering Business Service Management, BMC solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases, and service management. For the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2007, BMC revenue was approximately $1.64 billion. Visit www.bmc.com for more information.

In May 2006, BMC acquired Identify Software Ltd., creators of the BMC AppSight Application Problem Resolution System, which optimizes application development by automating problem resolution. Learn more at www.identify.com or call 1 800.364.5467.

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