BMC Software Announces Appointment of New General Counsel

HOUSTON — (Nov. 28, 2005) — BMC Software, Inc. [NYSE: BMC], a leading provider of enterprise management solutions, today announced the appointment of Denise M. Clolery to its executive leadership team.  Formerly a partner at Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthall LLP as a member of its corporate, securities, intellectual property and technology practice groups, Ms. Clolery will join BMC Software as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.  Ms. Clolery will succeed BMC general counsel Robert Whilden.

Ms. Clolery will be responsible for managing the company’s legal, regulatory and corporate compliance activities.  Ms. Clolery will report to Bob Beauchamp, president and CEO, BMC Software. Ms. Clolery’s appointment is effective November 28, 2005.  Mr. Whilden will serve in a transitional role through December 31, 2005.

“Denise has deep and proven experience in both corporate and technology law,” said Bob Beauchamp.  “Her breadth of knowledge will be a key advantage for the company as we continue to advance our Business Service Management (BSM) strategy.”

Prior to joining Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthall, Ms. Clolery was senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at Radianz.  Before joining Radianz, Ms. Clolery was a partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in the transactions department.  Ms. Clolery graduated summa cum laude in History from University of California, Los Angeles, and cum laude from Harvard Law School.

“BMC is a world-class company and recognized as a leader within the software industry,” said Denise Clolery.  “The company has proven results, both financially and competitively.  I look forward to joining BMC as it continues to redefine the enterprise management market with its BSM strategy and deliverables while successfully executing its transformation to a strategic solutions provider.”

“I’d like to thank Bob Whilden for his outstanding dedication and years of service to BMC Software,” added Mr. Beauchamp.  “Bob has been a true leader and steady hand for BMC over the past six years.  I know our employees join me in thanking Bob for his many contributions.  We all wish him well in his retirement.”

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 2005 revenues of more than $1.46 billion. For more information about BMC Software, visit www.bmc.com.

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