BMC Software (NYSE: BMC) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase BladeLogic (NSDQ: BLOG), a leading and fastest growing data center automation company, for $28.00 per outstanding share of BladeLogic common stock in cash or approximately $800 million, net of cash acquired. When completed, the BladeLogic acquisition will add a significant, high-growth revenue stream to BMC, accelerating the company's long- term growth expectations for revenues, earnings, and cash flow.