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BMC Software Aligns With Wipro to Deliver Security Management Solutions and Services HOUSTON, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BMC Software, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise management solutions, today announced a strategic global partnership with Wipro Technologies , one of the world's fastest growing global software services and consulting organizations. Under terms of the agreement, Wipro will offer system integrator services and resell BMC Software's CONTROL-SA(R) product suite as part of their enterprise solution offerings. Recently recognized by META Group as one of the top 10 leading outsourcing vendors in North America(1), Wipro will assist customers with security solution design and implementation while also adding the CONTROL-SA suite to their family of software solutions. By partnering, Wipro and BMC Software offer customers a powerful security solution that combines both software and services. "Security implementation projects may be one of the most enterprise-wide endeavors that an organization can undertake," said Trevor Cardwell, Information Security Manager, AXA Australia. "When utilizing the services of a systems integrator (SI), it is imperative that, in addition to the technology being implemented, they have a thorough understanding of the latest and most prevalent regulatory and security practices. The SI needs to have a proven track record as accomplished technologists and trusted advisor." Currently, BMC Software's CONTROL-SA suite, which Wipro will begin reselling immediately, includes: * Provisioning -- A resource provisioning solution that consolidates data and provides identity control using a business enterprise model. This allows administrators to see who has access to what resources, enforce security policies and modify access rights across platforms, applications and data sources. * Password Management -- A password administration solution that decreases help desk password-related calls while providing user self- service password reset and enforcement of strong password policies. * WorkFlow Automation -- An approval automation solution that enables users to request access rights directly from their Web browser. This ability automates and streamlines the authorization process, which reduces it from days to minutes. "By adding Wipro as a partner, we're able to provide customers with world- class integration and implementation capabilities," said Somesh Singh, general manager and vice president, Security Business Unit, BMC Software. "Wipro's model of service delivery combined with the industry-leading capabilities of CONTROL-SA will provide complete security solutions to customers and a quick return on their investment. Additionally, this partnership will significantly reduce the cost and time needed to deploy identity management solutions for end users. Together, we look forward to helping customers streamline the security component of their IT infrastructure." "Global enterprises are continuing to invest in Identity Management solutions that enable the 'real-time' enterprise," said K.R. Sanjiv, vice president, E-nabling Division, Wipro Technologies. "Together, Wipro, with its Identity Management consulting and implementation skills and BMC, with its leadership position in provisioning, will address this critical need with a comprehensive solution that is well proven with a large worldwide installed base." About Wipro Limited Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai and the National Stock Exchange, among others. More information is available at http://www.wipro.com/ . About BMC Software BMC Software, Inc., 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 2004 revenues of more than $1.4 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. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. (1) "Wipro Secures Spot in Top 10 Listing of Leading Outsourcing Vendors for North America," January 22, 2004. http://www.wipro.com/newsroom/newsitem/newstory313.htm Public Relations Contacts: Eric Krueger BMC Software 713-918-2153 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011003/BMCLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BMC Software, Inc. CONTACT: Eric Krueger of BMC Software, Inc., +1-713-918-2153, or Web site: http://www.bmc.com/ http://www.wipro.com/ http://www.wipro.com/newsroom/newsitem/newstory313.htm

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