Compuware Sponsors Black Data Processing Associates’ National Conference in Detroit

Event to Attract Hundreds of IT Professionals and Students; Compuware Also Finalist in the Best Companies for Blacks in Technology

DETROIT--August 15, 2005--Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced that it is a Platinum sponsor of the 27th Annual National Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Conference. This prestigious event will be held August 17-20 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The conference will attract more than 800 IT professionals, CIOs and entrepreneurs, as well as individuals wishing to engage in an IT career.

The Annual National BDPA Conference will provide attendees with a rich learning experience and an environment to network with other IT professionals, forging long-lasting relationships to enhance or advance their careers. During the four-day conference, attendees will have the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars, an adult BDPA forum, entrepreneur events, the IT Systems Development Challenge, a career fair and a technology expo.

"We are thrilled to hold our conference in Detroit, which is a hotspot for IT," said R. Wayne Hicks, National BDPA President. "Once again, Compuware Corporation has shown its support of our organization, proving it is a leader in the IT field, and recognizing the importance of encouraging and developing talent in the black community. We are thankful for Compuware’s support and look forward to a great National Conference."

Further underscoring Compuware’s commitment to helping encourage and foster IT careers among diverse groups, the company recently was named by BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com as one of the Best Companies for Blacks in Technology. The eight finalists for the award will be recognized at the Dignitaries Reception during the upcoming conference.

This conference is not only open to those currently employed in technology, but also to high school and college students who wish to network and learn from those with experience in the IT field. Students in attendance will once again be able to display their programming skills in the IT Showcase and High School Computer Competition.

"As a longtime supporter of this outstanding organization, we are proud to welcome members and future members of the BDPA to Detroit," Compuware Chairman and CEO Peter Karmanos, Jr. said. "The BDPA serves a valuable purpose in the IT community, and we are proud of our partnership."

BDPA Members Use Compuware OptimalJ in Development Challenge

In a new twist at this year’s conference, adult IT professionals will participate in an IT competition of their own--the IT Systems Development Challenge (ITSDC). Those who have the initiative to participate in this event will use the award-winning Compuware OptimalJ, a cutting-edge solution that makes J2EE development faster and more efficient. This competition is open to any professionals with experience in Java development, an understanding of Unified Modeling Language, Model Driven Architecture, Use Case documentation, and who have more than two years experience in developing web sites.

This pre-conference competition-held August 16-17 at Compuware headquarters-is meant to improve the participants’ knowledge and experience in Java application development by shaping business requirements into a functioning prototype. To help prepare for the event, participants had use of Compuware OptimalJ for two months prior to the challenge.

For more information on this event, please e-mail conference@bdpa.org.

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/.

BDPA

Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, BDPA is a global member-focused organization that serves the professional well being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the African American community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry. With over 50 chapters across the United States, the BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in technology. The BDPA national headquarters is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. For more information about BDPA, contact Executive Director Vercilla A. Brown at 1-800-727-BDPA (727-2372) or e-mail info@bdpa.org.