New Version of Data Integrator Provides Enhanced Data Source and Database Options

SAN JOSE, Calif. & PARIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ) (Euronext Paris ISIN code: FR0004026250 - BOB), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced the launch of BusinessObjects™ Data Integrator XI Release 2 Version 11.7.2. This updated version of Data Integrator, already a highly productive and scalable data integration platform for BI, provides customers with additional deployment options and increased scalability. The new version is available today for electronic download from Business Objects, and is expected to be generally available by the end of the month.

"Business Objects is committed to delivering the industry's most robust and powerful information management solutions," said Pascal Clement, vice president of enterprise information management (EIM) at Business Objects. "With this new version of Data Integrator, we continue to raise the bar by enabling organizations to more easily explore, extract, transform, and deliver data anywhere, so end users have information at their fingertips that is accurate, timely, and trustworthy."

Data Integrator is part of the company's broader EIM solution set, which also includes data quality and metadata and lifecycle management products. Business Objects continues to see strong customer momentum and industry recognition for its EIM solutions.

Extending the Scalability and Flexibility of Data Integrator

The new version of BusinessObjects Data Integrator expands and extends the platforms and data sources available for the solution. Specific enhancements in Data Integrator XI Release 2 Version 11.7.2 include:

• Extends the innovations recently launched in Version 11.7 to UNIX and Linux platforms
• Expands support of 64-bit operating systems for Solaris and AIX by providing a native 64-bit version of Data Integrator on these platforms
• Improved support for Netezza and MySQL
• Tight integration with BusinessObjects Data Federator

In addition, Business Objects has proactively removed the one discrete feature that is at the center of an ongoing patent lawsuit filed by Informatica. The lawsuit specifically targets embedded data flows with one input and one output. Embedded data flows with only one input or only one output port are still supported by this version of Data Integrator.

For additional information on Business Objects data management solutions, please visit http://www.businessobjects.com/EIM.

About Business Objects

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 43,000 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.

Forward Looking Statements

This statement contains forward-looking statements concerning the general availability of BusinessObjects Data Integrator XI Release 2 Version 11.7.2. This statement is not a guarantee of the date of general availability, which may be delayed. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. More information about potential factors that could affect Business Objects' business is included in Business Objects' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, each of which is on file with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Business Objects is not obligated to undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this press release.

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