BMC Software to Report Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

HOUSTON, October 11, 2007 – BMC Software (NYSE: BMC) will report second quarter fiscal 2008 results following the market close on November 6, 2007.

BMC will host a conference call at 4 pm CT to discuss financial results for the quarter. Those interested in participating may call (913) 312-0851 and use the pass code BMC.  A live web cast of the conference call will be available at www.bmc.com/investors.

A replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the actual call itself.  A replay of the web cast also will be available.

About BMC Software

BMC Software is a leading global provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to automate their IT and increase its business value. Delivering Business Service Management, BMC solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management. For the four fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2007, BMC revenue was approximately $1.6 billion. Visit www.bmc.com for more information.

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