BMC Software Completes Acquisition of OptiSystems

HOUSTON - (Aug. 8, 2000) - BMC Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMCS), the leader in e-business systems management, today completed its acquisition of OptiSystems Solutions, Ltd. (formerly traded as NASDAQ:OPTL and OPTLW). The acquisition adds depth to BMC's existing offerings for the management of SAP R/3, the transactional backbone of mySAP.com and many leading e-business systems.

In June, the company announced a product integration roadmap for the OptiSystems products. The first integrated solution is available immediately, enabling PATROL� customers to leverage the functionality of OptiSystems' Energizer Performance Management Environment (PME) for R/3 through PATROL. This integration allows customers to have a single view into their entire SAP R/3 environment as well as all of their other systems, databases and applications. In addition, customers will be able to move easily between Energizer PME for R/3 and PATROL for R/3 for advanced availability and performance problem troubleshooting, as well as ensure systems policies meet business policies.

As a result of the acquisition, BMC is establishing a R/3 Competency and Development Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. This center will serve as the hub of BMC's product development activities for the SAP R/3 environment.

About BMC Software
One of the world's largest independent software vendors, BMC Software delivers the most comprehensive e-business systems management software with the fastest guaranteed implementation. This Service Assurance™ strategy enhances the availability, performance and recoverability of companies' business-critical applications. Companies can use this management methodology to demonstrate their ability to deliver optimal service to their customers and partners by joining BMC Software OnSite™, a certification program which includes solution implementation and regular HealthChecks performed by BMC Software Professional Services.

BMC Software is a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2000 revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices worldwide. For more information please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com, or call 800-841-2031 or 713-918-8800.

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