Compuware Earns Recognition as One of the 10 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology, Nationwide

National BDPA and WorkDiversity.com Recognize Compuware’s Efforts for Workplace and Environment That Support the Advancement of Blacks in IT

DETROIT--August 8, 2006--Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced that it had earned top-10 placement on the Fourth-annual Best Companies for Blacks in Technology list, sponsored by The National Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) and WorkplaceDiversity.com. Compuware has earned such recognition for two consecutive years by continuing to create and promote a workplace and environment that support the advancements of African Americans in the information technology industry.

"Compuware continues to cast a wide net for the best technologists and other employees for careers across our business," said Thomas M. Costello, Jr., Compuware Senior Vice President of Human Resources. "This honor recognizes those efforts, which help Compuware recruit and retain the most-talented professionals in our industry."

Compuware achieved its top-10 placement based on responses to a comprehensive survey. The survey examined the company’s performance in the areas of Demographics, Diversity Programs, Diversity (Training, Affinity Groups), Tenure, Promotions and Terminations, Diversity Recruiting, Career Path Programs, Minority Vendor Programs and Community Outreach.

"We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that these companies have made for Blacks in Technology," said National BDPA President, Gina Billings. "In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for both employment and advancement. It is important to recognize those exceptional companies that have provided African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology."

Compuware Corporation

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com.