CUSTOMER WIN: Leading U.S. Retailer Dresses for IT Success with BMC Software

Houston, December 22, 2008 – Following a review of competitive offerings, Kohl’s Department Stores has chosen to standardize on BMC Software’s (NYSE: BMC) Business Service Management (BSM) platform, including implementation of BMC Service Assurance, Service Automation and Service Support.

A nationwide chain based in Wisconsin, Kohl’s will benefit from BMC Software’s industry-leading BSM platform as they optimize data center resources, reduce operating costs and improve business agility through efficient IT processes.

“Kohl’s is the latest retail organization to standardize its IT environment on BMC Software’s BSM platform,” said Dev Ittycheria, president of BMC’s Enterprise Service Management business unit. “BSM solutions from BMC enable IT operations to eliminate downtime, speed problem resolution, reduce costs, and empower employees to provide better customer service.”

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