NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2005--MicroEdge, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software (NASDAQ: ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, hosted 300 clients in Orlando, Florida last month at the 2005 MicroEdge Solutions Conference, an annual event attended by a worldwide audience of philanthropy professionals and corporate giving executives. Clients spent three days participating in educational sessions, networking events and hands-on technology training. The record attendance this year resulted in the largest Solutions Conference in the event's history.

Celebrating 20 years in the software business and in service to the philanthropic community, MicroEdge President Jim Weil formally opened the conference in a speech reflecting on long-term success in technology. "In the software industry, 20 years is at least five lifetimes and 50 generations," Mr. Weil remarked. "Why has MicroEdge not only survived but flourished? There is only one answer - commitment to our customers and a company culture built on service to our clients." The full text of Mr. Weil's remarks can be found at http://www.microedge.com/news/JW_ConfSpeech_Web.pdf.

The conference theme, 'Solutions for a Changing World,' set the stage for the introduction of new product offerings from MicroEdge. In his opening remarks, MicroEdge Executive Vice President George Macintyre outlined the technology path that MicroEdge will follow in the coming year based on the company's vision for the future of technology for the giving community. "Organizations that understand the demanding dynamics of change are not just survivors, they can thrive in virtually any business climate...particularly in an era of transparency and tighter government reporting requirements. The key to effectively dealing with change is 'business agility' ...and removing bottlenecks that impede (the process of achieving agility). At MicroEdge, we've developed a technology strategy to remove bottlenecks...that will make your organization more agile and adept at dealing with change." The full text of Mr. Macintyre's remarks can be found at http://www.microedge.com/news/GM_ConfSpeech_Web.pdf.

Along those lines, MicroEdge introduced two new products to GIFTS users, some of whom have been clients for over 20 years.

MicroEdge Portico GRM, the first product offering from the MicroEdge Portico suite of portal technology for grantmakers, was unveiled during opening remarks and then to an unprecedented 150 attendees at the product's focus group at a later session. MicroEdge Portico GRM is a new grantee relationship management solution that gives grantmakers and those they fund the ability to freely exchange information throughout the entire grant lifecycle. MicroEdge Portico GRM will connect seamlessly with all MicroEdge platforms: GIFTS(R), FIMS and FoundationPower. After the presentation, the audience was invited to break up into groups to share feedback and thoughts about the new portal technology with MicroEdge senior staff members.

MicroEdge Portico GRM will begin a beta testing cycle before the end of the year and will be released early in 2006.

Also introduced to conference attendees was GIFTS Plus Pack .NET Extension, the first utility pack offered by MicroEdge. GIFTS Plus Pack .NET Extension enhances the enterprise grantmaking system with four utilities that offer more efficient, effective grantmaking functionality. GIFTS Plus Pack .NET Extension is currently available.

At the annual client luncheon, attendees were treated to a musical recital featuring young elementary school students performing songs on violin. The event, organized to showcase the work from just one of the thousands of grantees that benefit from MicroEdge clients' charitable work, was the result of a local non profit organization, A Gift For Music, which provides musical instruments and instruction to more than 800 urban students in the Orlando, Florida area each year. A Gift For Music is primarily funded by Walt Disney, Inc., as well as philanthropic organizations such as Orlando Magic, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and Bank of America. Representatives from each organization were on-hand at the luncheon.

In addition to introducing new products, the 2005 MicroEdge Solutions Conference offered 58 educational sessions, hands-on labs, technology sessions and networking opportunities. The popular "Dr. Is In" program at the MicroEdge Resource Center, offered clients the opportunity to make appointments with MicroEdge technical support and product specialists to work one-on-one to resolve current software issues.

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 currency.

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, services and tools enable financial professionals to improve service and communication to their clients, allowing them to grow their business while controlling costs.

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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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