Business Objects Garners Top Innovation Score In Apparel Magazine's Software Scorecard

Apparel/Retail Executives Praise Business Objects Based on Overall Experiences with Its Business Intelligence Software

SAN JOSE, Calif. and PARIS - May 19, 2006 - Business Objects (Nasdaq: BOBJ; Euronext Paris ISIN code: FR0004026250 - BOB), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced that it was named as one of the top software vendors in the apparel manufacturing and retail industries, according to Apparel Magazine's first-ever Software Scorecard. Based on votes from apparel executives responsible for IT decisions, the Software Scorecard provides the industry's first head-to-head comparison of key applications across the apparel industry. The full rankings appear in the May issue of Apparel Magazine, and online at www.apparelmag.com.

The Software Scorecard ranks vendors on a combination of a dozen metrics, including customer satisfaction, breadth and scope of functionality, and revenue size. Apparel Magazine's survey results placed Business Objects in the number one spot for innovation, as well as in the top ten for retail functionality, supply chain functionality, system scope, and ease of integration.

"In launching this research and report, we felt it was critical to gauge the users' experiences and feedback," said Kathleen DesMarteau, editor in chief of Apparel Magazine. "Making this list indicates that Business Objects has a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions to the apparel marketplace, and has a happy and engaged retail customer base."

"This recognition validates our expanding success and impact in the complex apparel retail market," said Russ Hill, senior director of worldwide retail and consumer packaged goods industry marketing at Business Objects. "Our high marks in innovation and retail functionality signify that we are exceeding expectations for apparel retail companies looking for a cutting-edge BI solution that can improve their business performance. As the leader in business intelligence, we always strive to stay ahead of the curve, and we are excited that Apparel Magazine's research found this as a proof point in their results."

For more information on Business Objects business intelligence and performance management solutions for the retail industry, please visit www.businessobjects.com/retail/.

About Apparel Magazine
Apparel Magazine offers technology and business insight from concept to consumer, providing competitive, actionable information to executives representing the world's most successful apparel brands, retailers and manufacturers. Its targeted content addresses Retail Intelligence, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Logistics, Concept-to-Spec and Fiber-to-Fabric. An Edgell Communications publication, Apparel also produces the Apparel Executive Forum, Apparel's Tech Conference, Apparel Sourcing Expo-Asia, numerous web seminars, the Apparel e-Newsletter and apparelmag.com.

About Business Objects, an SAP company

Business Objects has been a pioneer in business intelligence (BI) since the dawn of the category. Today, as the world's leading BI software company, Business Objects transforms the way the world works through intelligent information. The company helps illuminate understanding and decision-making at more than 46,000 organizations around the globe. Through a combination of innovative technology, global consulting and education services, and the industry's strongest and most diverse partner network, Business Objects enables companies of all sizes to make transformative business decisions based on intelligent, accurate, and timely information.

Business Objects has dual headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and Paris, France. The company's stock is traded on both the Nasdaq (BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0004026250 - BOB) stock exchanges. More information about Business Objects can be found at www.businessobjects.com.

Business Objects and the Business Objects logo, BusinessObjects and Crystal Reports are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects in the United States and/or other countries. All other names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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