Internet Operations Center Increases Service Offerings With BMC Software's Solutions; ASP Offers Proactive Systems Management and Monitoring Capabilities

Business Wire, Jan 10, 2001

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2001

BMC Software Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS), the leading provider of e-business systems management, today announced that Internet Operations Center (IOC), a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) for business to business solutions, will offer customers proactive systems management and monitoring to ensure application availability with BMC Software's solutions.

"As an ASP, IOC recommends cost-cutting and value-added solutions for its clients," said Bill Walles, IOC's president. "With BMC Software, we are able to offer the best of breed solutions with favorable subscription pricing. Our clients rely on our expertise to provide the valid information they need to make key decisions throughout the corporation."

"In today's fast growing ASP marketplace, clients expect failsafe and reliable service for accessing their applications. BMC's applications will greatly assist IOC in meeting its high-availability service level commitments," said Jay Harrison, IOC's chief technology officer.

IOC is a leading ASP for business to business solutions, creating scalable Internet, Intranet and extranet solutions for all aspects of e-business. IOC offers additional critical data support through its disaster recovery center. Fortune 1000 companies in various industries depend on IOC for global IT needs.

About Internet Operations Center

As a leading ASP, IOC provides high quality, cost effective application hosting, Web development, consulting and access solutions to improve profits, performance and value for businesses worldwide. IOC is a leader in the emerging marketplace of "rented" total solutions, where clients receive first tier application functionality served over the Internet and maintained by an ASP. From application hosting and development to high speed Internet access and information consulting, IOC provides a single source for complete integrated Internet solutions for all aspects for e-business. IOC maintains its primary data center and headquarters in Southfield, Mich., and operates a secondary data center and office in Charlotte, N.C. For more information, visit www.iocenter.net.

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, 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.

Learning Universe

Join BMC Software for a global gathering of information technology managers and technical staff from around the world at its annual global user conference, Learning Universe, June 3 - 7, 2001 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Florida. Show attendees will gain valuable insight on attaining end-to-end service level management. Additionally, members of the media will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with BMC Software's senior executives. To register today, see updates and get a full description of the sessions and curriculum for Learning Universe 2001, visit www.bmc.com/learninguniverse/ or call 800/254-1420.

BMC Software, BMC Software OnSite(TM), 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. (c) 2000 BMC Software Inc. All rights reserved.