Compuware Corporation to Announce First Quarter Results on July 19, 2001

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- July 17, 2001 -- Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR) today announced that it will report first quarter fiscal results after market close on July 19, 2001. Compuware management will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss financial results for the quarter and provide an outlook for business going forward. The call is open to the public.

In order to access the conference call, interested parties calling from the United States should call 877-459-8388. For international access, individuals should call +1-212-547-0176. The password for the conference call is Compuware. A webcast and conference call replay will also be available. For more information, visit the Compuware Corporation Investor Relations website at http://www.compuware.com.

Compuware Corporation

With fiscal 2001 revenues of more than $2 billion, Compuware Corporation provides business value through software and professional services that optimize productivity and reduce costs across the application life cycle. Meeting the rapidly changing needs of businesses of all sizes, Compuware's market-leading solutions improve the quality, ease the integration and enhance the performance of distributed, e-business and enterprise software. Compuware employs approximately 14,000 information technology professionals worldwide. For more information about Compuware, please contact the corporate offices at 800-521-9353. You may also visit Compuware on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuware.com.