Corum Leads Acquisition of Calendra by BMC Software, Inc.

Corum Leads Acquisition of Calendra by BMC Software, Inc.

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Corum Group is proud to announce the acquisition of its client, Calendra, the leading provider of Web-based business-oriented identity management solutions, by BMC Software. "The fit was obvious from the start of discussions as Calendra is right in sync with BMC's mission to strengthen its Business Service Management (BSM) offerings that enable customers to manage enterprise IT from a business perspective. The acquisition enables BMC Software to deliver an integrated suite of identity management solutions that remove the complexities customers traditionally encounter when integrating various technologies from multiple vendors," explains Nat Burgess, Corum Senior Vice President.

About Calendra:

Founded in 1997 in the South of France, Calendra has pioneered the advancement of Web-based Directory Content Management solutions for the Global 2000 enterprises. Calendra Directory Manager, its flagship product, enables organizations to realize project-oriented solutions that deliver business value through reduced administration costs, and faster time to service while keeping pace with constantly evolving business environments. Calendra has been supported by several investment funds including early seeding by I-Source Gestion, followed by Spef Venture and Ventech in 2000. In 2001, 3i led a significant investment round to help the company develop its sales internationally. Elaia Partners joined as a shareholder in 2004. Calendra has grown rapidly, benefiting from the continual development of its solutions and a successful international expansion. By 2001, Calendra had a pan-European presence, and used the funds raised to expand its operations in the US. Today, Calendra has acquired over 200 corporate customers with more than 5 millions end users.

About BMC Software:

BMC Software (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, database and service management. Founded in 1980, BMC Software has offices worldwide and fiscal 2004 revenues of more than $1.4 billion. Business Service Management 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 more information about BMC Software, visit www.bmc.com.

About Corum:

Corum Group Ltd. is the premier provider of M&A services to software and information technology companies worldwide. With ten offices globally, Corum has completed over $5 billion in transactions in 14 countries in its 20-year history, and publishes the industry's most widely distributed M&A research. Corum is built and staffed by highly experienced former CEOs, who are supported by the industry's leading researchers, writers and valuators. The company has spent more than $20 million to build the world's largest IT database (with over 70,000 contacts) to help ensure unparalleled success in client engagements. For more information visit www.corumgroup.com.


Source: Corum Group Ltd.

CONTACT: Gina Stanhope of Corum Group Ltd., +1-425-455-8281

Web site: http://www.bmc.com/

Web site: http://www.corumgroup.com/


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