BMC Software Reaffirms Commitment to Address Customer's E-business Needs; E-business Service Assurance Extended to Include IBM's New eServer zSeries 900.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000

BMC Software Inc (Nasdaq:BMCS), the leading provider of e-business systems management, today announced support for IBM's new eServer zSeries 900 hardware platforms. By extending its platform support to include the eServer products, BMC Software is ensuring that customers attain the same high level of e-business systems management, regardless of the platform they choose.

"No matter who provides your server of choice, BMC Software is committed to being there to ensure customers achieve the maximum level of support possible," said Calvin Guidry, vice president and general manager, for Service Management at BMC Software. "With e-business as the driving force for most companies conducting business today, BMC Software wants to ensure customers it supports their e-business system management needs regardless of the platform they choose. The support for IBM's eServer products reaffirms our commitment."

With today's announcement, the following BMC Software e-business systems management solutions are now available for customers using the eServer platform:

-- MAINVIEW(R) for E-business Management: provides service assurance for
e-business environments. It ensures vital Internet-based applications, as well
as the network, services and infrastructures and monitoring of WebSphere;

-- PATROL(R) for Internet Services: provides a comprehensive management
solution for e-business within the distributed environment. Application
independent and general purpose, PATROL for Internet Services manages
Internet-based services with particular emphasis on Web-based applications;

-- FastTrack for OS/390 E-business: BMC Professional Services helps companies
maintain their advantage through a comprehensive suite of consulting services
and education offerings designed to ensure ongoing business availability of
critical applications. The packaged and custom service offerings maximize
product potential, reduce project risk, accelerate time to value and improve
operations; and

-- SiteAngel 2000(TM): this service is a Web-based application that enables
companies to manage the "customer experience" at their Web sites. The platform
and browser independent service can be accessed from any location via the
Internet. It does not require installation or specific software.

For more information, visit www.bmc.com/products/s390.

About BMC Software

One of the world's largest independent software vendors, BMC Software delivers the most comprehensive e-business systems management software with the fastest guaranteed implementation. This Service Assurance(TM) strategy enhances the availability, performance and recoverability of companies' business-critical applications. Companies can use this management methodology to demonstrate their ability to deliver optimal service to their customers and partners by joining BMC Software OnSite(TM), a certification program which includes solution implementation and regular HealthChecks performed by BMC Software Professional Services.

BMC Software is a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2000 revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices worldwide. For more information please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com, or call 800/841-2031 or 713/918-8800.

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