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Exhibit 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

CA, Inc.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in millions, except ratios)

	Years Ended March, 31
									Three-Months Ended June 30, 2006
	2002		2003		2004		2005	2006
Earnings available for fixed charges:
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations	(1,528	)	(495	)	(114	)	33	121	43
Add: Fixed charges	330		272		205		221	165	42
Less: Minority Interest in pre-tax loss of subsidiaries that have not incurred fixed charges	(1	)	0		0		0	1	0
Total earnings available for fixed charges	(1,199	)	(223	)	91		254	287	85
Fixed charges:
Interest expense(1)	249		193		136		153	95	25
Interest portion of rental expense	81		79		69		68	70	17
Total Fixed Charges	330		272		205		221	165	42
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES	n/a		n/a		n/a		1.15	1.74	2.01
Deficiency of Earnings to Fixed Charges	1,529		495		114		n/a	n/a	n/a

(1)

Includes amortization of discount related to indebtedness

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Exhibit 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
CA, Inc. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions, except ratios)