1.04.2005 ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK, NY - MicroEdge, Inc., the world's leading provider of solutions for charitable giving, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software, (NASDAQ:ADVS), announced today that Alcoa Foundation, a global resource of Alcoa Corporation that actively invests in the quality of life in Alcoa communities worldwide, has released an article documenting their transition from an operation supporting approximately 60 facilities to more than 200 facilities in 30 countries. This growth, coupled with a board mandate to move online inspired a solution that would eliminate the most pressing problems and provide a simplified, efficient process.

Alcoa Foundation chose MicroEdge grants management solution, which offers a flexible and highly adaptable multipurpose database, as the central function of their new system. When used in concert with innovative process changes and Internet based technologies such as IGAM - Internet Grant Application Module - Alcoa has been able to simplify their grants proposal and compliance processes, while connecting together hundreds of offices worldwide towards a common goal of positive community change.

Focusing on employee communication, streamlining workflow and compliance, Alcoa Foundation staff created a forward-thinking program to address even the most complicated challenges including compliance. This was accomplished by creating a new centralized system that synchronized their processes throughout all of their locations including an employee portal to facilitate communications within Alcoa, and an automated compliance system. Alcoa Foundation then focused on compliance procedures, revolutionizing these processes to more skillfully address complex due diligence requirements while attaining greater alignment with the Foundation's overall goals.

To read the article, log on to http://www.microedge.com/products/casestudies/cs_alcoa.asp or contact MicroEdge at solutions@microedge.com or 800.899.0890 ext. 250 for a free copy.


About MicroEdge
MicroEdge, Inc. (www.microedge.com) a subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc. is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. The MicroEdge suite of Windows and Web-based software delivers a powerful, integrated, and open framework upon which effective charitable giving can be made. The company is committed to providing the best technology toolset for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable dollars. MicroEdge, Inc. is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout North America, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

About Advent
Advent Software, Inc. (www.advent.com), a multi-national company, has been providing trusted solutions to the world's leading financial professionals since 1983. Firms in 50 countries using Advent technology manage investments totaling more than US $8 trillion. Advent's quality software, data and services enable financial professionals to improve service and communication to their clients, allowing them to grow their business while controlling costs.

About Alcoa Foundation
Alcoa Foundation is a global resource that actively invests in the quality of life in Alcoa communities worldwide. With more than $371 million invested since our inception in 1952, Alcoa Foundation has positioned itself as a source of positive community change and enhancement. Out of that legacy has emerged a set of strengths and competencies that reflect community aspirations and needs around the world.

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