BMC Software Awarded VARBusiness Gold 5-Star for Partner Network

Houston, March 31, 2008 – BMC Software (NYSE: BMC) announced that it has been recognized by Everything Channel’s VARBusiness as one of North America’s top IT vendors for its BMC Partner Network.  BMC was certified as a Gold 5-Star Overall Winner in VARBusiness’ 2008 Partner Program Guide, a guide that acknowledges the commitment and strength of a vendor’s partner programs for its Channel resellers, IT integrators, and technology consultants.

BMC understands that no single company — regardless of size, reputation, or service — can effectively supply all aspects of a customer solution. Therefore, BMC has formed strong partnerships with over 500 technology companies worldwide to create a partner network that can effectively deliver all elements of a complete Business Service Management (BSM) solution.

“BMC has worked tirelessly to listen to our partners’ feedback in order to provide quality resources and training for them, helping increase their revenue, while improving customer experiences,” said Lori Cook, vice president for worldwide channels for BMC Software.  “I am proud to see that our collaborative relationships combined with top-of-the-line products and services are being recognized.” 

BMC was also certified a Silver 5-Star Winner in the Sales Support, Partner Profitability, and Communication categories, making BMC one of several coveted silver 5-Star winners in three out of the six categories.

“The quality of a vendor’s partner program reflects the true commitment they have to the thriving Solution Provider Channel, and this year’s 5-Star Partner Programs Guide winners are the cream of the crop of Channel-friendly vendors,” said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel.

About BMC Partner Network
The BMC Software Partner Network program is a best-in-class, value-based program for resellers and integrators selling and supporting BMC solutions. BMC offers its partners a revenue-rich, industry-leading portfolio of BSM solutions, world-class training programs, unique pre- and post-sale support programs, attractive sales and marketing incentives, and savvy business management support that result in more satisfied customers and more profitable engagements for partners.

About BMC Software

BMC Software is a leading global provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to automate their IT and prove its business value. Delivering Business Service Management and Service Automation, BMC solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management. For the four fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2007, BMC revenue was approximately $1.7 billion. For more information, visit www.bmc.com.