BMC Software to Report Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter Results

HOUSTON, October 31, 2006 – BMC Software (NYSE: BMC) will report second quarter fiscal 2007 results following the market close on November 8, 2006.

BMC will host a conference call at 4 pm CDT to discuss financial results for the quarter. Those interested in participating may call (719) 457-2617 and use the pass code BMC.  A live Web cast of the conference call will be available at www.bmc.com/investors.

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 $1.5 billion. For more information about BMC Software, visit www.bmc.com.

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