BMC Software Wins 2003 Well-Connected Award from Network Computing

PATROL^® for Microsoft Windows Servers Wins Top Award for Systems Management Suite Category

HOUSTON - (May 14, 2003) - BMC Software, Inc., [NYSE: BMC], a leader in enterprise management, today announced that PATROL^® for Microsoft Windows Servers has been named a winner by CMP Media LLC's Network Computing of a 2003 Well-Connected Award in the category of Systems Management Suites. The product was chosen for its innovative automated monitoring and management capabilities. Serving as the foundation of BMC Software's full range of Microsoft management solutions, PATROL for Microsoft Windows Servers helps ensure systems are available to end-users and protects the continuity of the business services those systems support.

"BMC Software provides our customers with the broadest and deepest management solution for the Windows environment, enabling Windows administrators to manage this environment proactively. Our Windows products offer a comprehensive solution set across the entire enterprise, which has been enhanced by our close relationship with Microsoft," said Dave Anderson, director, Product Management and Development, PATROL Architecture and Platform Solutions, BMC Software. "This award is significant to BMC Software because it validates the importance of delivering a broad and deep solution for Windows by highlighting its success in real-world tests that reflect what the users really care about."

The winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards were announced at a ceremony on Monday, April 28, 2003 held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. All winners and finalists are highlighted in the May 1st issue of Network Computing, Network Computing Online at http://www.networkcomputing.com.

"The Well-Connected Awards are the only industry awards given by technologists based on real-world product testing and evaluation. We view all products, technologies and services from the same perspective as our readers - our peers - do," said Fritz Nelson, VP and publisher of Network Computing. "This is an important distinction from any other award program - the products selected in the Well-Connected Awards are unique because they have been tested over an enterprise by our editors themselves. They are truly innovative solutions that work."

PATROL for Microsoft Windows Servers reduces the complexity of the IT environment by providing management by exception with visual and audible alerts that automatically notify IT staff about critical events before a service is impacted. Most recently, BMC Software introduced its newest version of PATROL for Microsoft Windows Servers (version 3.0), providing increased flexibility and an improved wizard capability for extending the solution. Users are able to monitor any application in their environment with just a few configuration steps and experience improved workflow and out-of-the-box functionality while proactively managing their servers. The new version includes advanced capabilities including automatic discovery of Active Directory topology requiring no configuration of the product. For more information, visit BMC Software's full line of Server Management solutions at www.bmc.com/servermanagement . More information on PATROL and its benefits can be found at www.bmc.com/patrol.

About Network Computing
Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com) published by CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, N.Y., is dedicated to providing critical analysis of technologies, vendors and products to 220,000 IT Managers and Staff who are accountable for strategic technology purchase decisions. In addition to the bi-weekly magazine, Network Computing provides a complete media platform including www.networkcomputing.com, Network Computing Research and Network Computing Events. In 2002, www.NetworkComputing.com was named American Society of Business Publications Editors (ASBPE) Best 'Original Web Database' category for the Interactive Buyer's Guide and ranked Rob Preston 11th on Adweek's Technology Marketing Influencers Report "Hottest Tech Media editors" list.

About CMP Media
CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers' comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences and custom publishing.

About BMC Software
BMC Software, Inc. [NYSE:BMC], is a leader in enterprise management. The company focuses on Assuring Business Availability^® for its customers by helping them proactively improve service, reduce costs and increase value to their business. BMC Software solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management. Through its Business Service Management strategy, the company's solutions enable customers to have a complete view of their business and IT operations by linking IT resources to business objectives. Founded in 1980, BMC Software has offices worldwide and is a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2003 revenues of approximately $1.3 billion.

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