NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2005--MicroEdge, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software (NASDAQ: ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, announced today that its AT&T-hosted data center maintains a positive SAS 70 opinion, based on the standards developed by the American Institute of Public Accountants in its widely recognized Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70). The Secaucus, NJ-based data center hosts online software programs IGAM, DonorCentral, HOST*Net and the MicroEdge Donor Advised Fund Service Bureau (DAFSB).

The SAS 70 audits, performed by third party auditing firms, certify that the Internet data center, owned and operated by AT&T, maintains high security standards and effective controls and processes.

MicroEdge's new hosted presence and dedicated internet connection at the AT&T data center expand upon an existing agreement between AT&T and Advent Software. "By choosing the hosting services of a world-class provider such as AT&T, our customers can feel confident that their data is safe and they are using a secured hosted solution," MicroEdge MIS Manager, Rob Engstrom explains.

Serving over 2,200 foundations and corporations around the world, MicroEdge is committed to optimizing the security of its clients' data. "While some vendors elect to use their own data centers to reduce cost," says Engstrom, "MicroEdge believes that an enterprise, SAS 70-certified data center provides the best solution for our customers to protect their valuable business data."

"AT&T is SAS 70 Type 1 and 2 compliant," says Mike Jenner, vice president of Hosting and Application Management Services for AT&T. "This certification in our Secaucus Internet Data Center - one of 26 IDCs we have globally -- illustrates AT&T's dedication to providing hosting and other managed services in a secure, trusted environment, assuring predictable performance for our clients. By choosing AT&T, MicroEdge shows its commitment to providing its customers with the highest level of data security."

"We are pleased that the data center that hosts our products meets these high standards," comments George Macintyre, executive vice president of MicroEdge. "Security is of heightened concern to all of us, and these kinds of standards provide invaluable insurance for business without negatively impacting performance and service levels."

About MicroEdge

MicroEdge, Inc., 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 firm, 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 AT&T

For more than 125 years, AT&T (NYSE 'T') has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services.

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MicroEdge, Inc. (www.mmicroedge.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 which makes charitable giving effective. The company is committed to providing the best technology tool set 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 currency. MicroEdge, Inc. is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout North America, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

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