BMC Software to Announce Second Quarter Results on November 2, 2004

BMC Software, Customers and Partners to Present at Upcoming BSM Event

HOUSTON - (Oct. 7, 2004) - BMC Software, Inc. [NYSE: BMC], a leader in enterprise management solutions, today announced that it will report second quarter fiscal 2005 results prior to the market opening on November 2, 2004. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Central on November 2, 2004 to discuss financial results for the quarter.

Those interested in participating may call (913) 981-5591 and use the passcode BMC. To access a replay of the conference call, which will be available for one week, dial (719) 457-0820 and use the passcode BMC. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's website at www.bmc.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours and archived on the website.

BMC Software will also be hosting a Business Service Management (BSM) Executive Event in New York City on Thursday, October 14, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern. This event will highlight BSM technology advances, customer successes and new partnerships. The speakers will include Bob Beauchamp , BMC Software's President and CEO, customers and BSM partners.

A live webcast of this event will be available on the company's website at www.bmc.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours and archived on the website.

About Business Service Management (BSM)
BSM is BMC Software's approach for enabling companies to manage all IT elements and services from a business perspective. It enables companies to understand and predict the impact of technology changes o n the business, and conversely, how changes in the business impact the IT infrastructure. The end result is improved business performance and operational efficiency, delivering strategic value from critical investments. For additional information on BSM, visit www.bmc.com/bsm.

About BMC Software
BMC Software, Inc. [NYSE:BMC], is a leading provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to manage their IT infrastructure from a business perspective. Delivering Business Service Management, BMC Software solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management. Founded in 1980, BMC Software has offices worldwide and fiscal 2004 revenues of more than $1.4 billion. For more information about BMC Software, visit www.bmc.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Neil Yekell
BMC Software
(713) 918-4233
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BMC Software
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