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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 14, 2005

Strategic Contact: Rebecca Greenberg (301) 408-4500, ext. 1093
E-mail: rgreenberg@gotostrategic.com
Web Site: www.gotostrategic.com

Micromuse Selects Strategic Communications Group as Federal PR Agency of Record

Leader in Business and Service Assurance Solutions Chooses Agency to Increase Federal Awareness and Support 2005 Federal Sector Growth Goals

(Silver Spring, MD) - Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic), a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations agency, today announced its selection as federal government market PR agency of record for Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSE), the leading provider of ultra-scalable, real-time business and service assurance software solutions. Micromuse’s solutions provide real-time end-to-end visibility and accurate troubleshooting from a business perspective allowing organizations to respond to problems quickly, streamline workflow processes and improve business uptime.

“We needed a public relations partner that brought extensive federal market and technology experience to the table,” said Nicole Fortenberry, director of global public relations for Micromuse. “Strategic’s proven track record of success supporting the business goals of technology clients in the federal market, along with their deep industry relationships, made them an ideal partner for our communications efforts.”

Strategic will position Micromuse to leverage current Federal IT spending priorities to strengthen its value proposition among key agencies such as the US Army, US Navy, NASA, Department of Energy, Pentagon, and Department of Justice, among others. Strategic will also assist Micromuse in further strengthening its leadership position in network-centric operations, including both Consolidated Operations Management and Business Service Management.

“As with commercial enterprises, a strategic imperative for today’s large government organizations is to effectively align IT infrastructure in support of key operational goals,” said Brian Muys, Strategic vice president. “We look forward to utilizing Micromuse’s successful 16-year history of providing industry-leading business and service assurance solutions to more than 1,800 organizations worldwide, to further heighten its awareness within the federal marketplace.”

About Micromuse
Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSE) is the leading provider of ultra-scalable, real-time business and service assurance software solutions. The Netcool® software suite provides organizations with the assurance that their IT systems are supporting and driving profits 24 hours a day. Unlike traditional infrastructure management systems, Netcool solutions provide real-time end-to-end visibility and accurate troubleshooting from a business perspective. Such business intelligence allows organizations to respond to problems quickly, streamline workflow processes and improve business uptime. Micromuse’s customers include the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, the Pentagon, NASA, U.S. Navy, Department of Energy, USDA, Department of Justice, Army National Guard and NATO. Headquarters are located at 139 Townsend Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94107; (415) 538-9090. The Web site is at www.micromuse.com.

About Strategic Communications Group
Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic) is a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations firm that provides integrated communications and business development services to help its clients increase sales, profitability, and corporate and product valuation. Strategic has worked with successful, growth-oriented companies such as AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Cyveillance, eStara, Fargo Electronics, Integral Systems, ManTech International Corporation, Microspace Communications Corporation, Network Equipment Technologies, Software AG, Inc., UltraDNS Corporation, Unisys Global Public Sector, among others.

What differentiates Strategic is the proven ability to leverage all of its industry connections and market relationships to identify sales, partnership, employee recruitment and financial/M&A opportunities for its clients. For more information about the agency’s public relations capabilities and the Strategic Network of Relationships®, visit http://www.gotostrategic.com.


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