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BMC Software Continues Support for Current and Future Versions of DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Unveils Nine-Month Roadmap of DB2 Universal Database Version 8-Supported SmartDBA Data Management Solutions HOUSTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BMC Software, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise management solutions, today announced its continued support for current and future versions of DB2 Universal Database (UDB) for z/OS. In anticipation of the impending release of IBM's DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 (V8), BMC Software is unveiling its nine-month roadmap of DB2 UDB for z/OS V8-supported SmartDBA data management solutions that span the areas of performance, administration and recovery. BMC Software's timely support is intended to coincide with its customers' deployment schedules, ensuring the mission critical solutions they rely upon from BMC Software are available as they migrate to this new version. BMC Software customer, The European Patent Office, relies on timely support from its vendors. "With the demand for European patents rising, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to maintain the integrity and availability of our online information and service systems. Migrating to new platforms further complicates matters," saidPhilippe J. Herman, DB2 systems administrator, European Patent Office. "The ability to extend our BMC data management solutions as we migrate to DB2 UDB V8 on the mainframe should enable us to maintain the level of availability and reliability that our users have become accustomed to. We are looking forward to achieving the same great benefits as we continue to see our data grow." As an active participant in IBM's DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 Early Support Program, BMC Software has been working with IBM and DB2 UDB mainframe customers worldwide since fall 2002 in preparation for this release. BMC Software has also conducted numerous worldwide customer surveys to better understand its customers' planned deployment schedules and the functionality they require. The information gathered was used to prioritize resources to ensure the SmartDBA data management solutions deemed most critical by customers support DB2 V8 in approximately 90 days of its general availability release. "Today's business climate requires performance at every level. This is especially true when it comes to the technology infrastructure. IT must be continuously available to support the business, particularly when it comes to gathering and sharing business critical data," said Bill Miller, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Data Management, BMC Software. "Timely support of new versions, such as our support of DB2 UDB V8 on the mainframe, is vital. By allowing for faster migration, we are reducing downtime for optimized performance and availability of the databases that power businesses." Nine Months At-A-Glance BMC Software will deliver 20 products within its performance, administration and recovery solutions that support DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 in approximately 90days of its release. A second and third wave of products that support this release will be delivered within six months and nine months respectively. Additional functionality, automation and integration into the SmartDBA family of data management solutions will be added in parallel with this support. For a copy of BMC Software's DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 Statement of Direction, including a complete list of products that will support the new version release, please contact your local BMC Software sales representative. For additional information on BMC Software's SmartDBA data management solutions, please visit http://www.bmc.com/solutions/database/ . About Business Service Management Business Service Management (BSM) is BMC Software's approach for enabling companies to manage IT and services from a business perspective. BSM enables companies to understand and predict the impact of technology changes on the business, and conversely, how changes in the business impact IT, resulting in improved customer service and business performance. For additional information on BSM, visit http://www.bmc.com/bsm . About BMC Software BMC Software, Inc. (NYSE:BMC), is a leading provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to manage IT 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 2003 revenues of more than $1.3 billion. For more information about BMC Software, visit http://www.bmc.com/ . BMC Software, the BMC Software logos, and all other BMC Software product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of BMC Software, Inc. DB2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machine Corporation. 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