MicroEdge Announces Release of IGAM 4 for GIFTS®

New version of Internet Grant Application Module provides comprehensive online
grantee reporting and enhanced communication features
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
MicroEdge, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community
worldwide, today announced the release of IGAM 4, a major update to the
company`s popular online grant application solution. This latest version
provides users with new features such as online grantee reporting and enhanced
grantee communication, enabling giving organizations to further streamline the
grants management process and more effectively manage grantee relationships.

IGAM 4 takes web-based grantmaking beyond the online submission of applications
to now include online grantee reporting. New features facilitate the online
collection of progress reports, revised budgets, and final reports, simplifying
the process for both the grantee and the giving organization. Enhanced
communication capabilities give grantees instant web access to request status,
requirement due dates and forms. Online access to this type of information
reduces the administrative burden on giving organizations and allows staff to
focus on more strategic endeavors.

"Shifting to an online reporting process with IGAM 4 allows our foundation to
eliminate mountains of paper and develop a more manageable approach to our
outcomes analysis," says Danette Peters, Grants Manager for the Mary Reynolds
Babcock Foundation. "It also helps us establish a clear line of communication to
our grantees. Because many of our grantees are required to report on recurring
grants, an online process enables them to more easily keep track of which grants
we are asking about, and it simplifies and accelerates the reporting process."

"Now more than ever, grantmakers need to maximize efficiencies in their process
so they can concentrate on the impact and effectiveness of their grantmaking,"
says Peter Byer, MicroEdge Vice President of Sales and Service. "With IGAM 4 and
its ability to collect progress and final reports online from grantees,
grantmakers can more easily and consistently obtain better quality outcome data
to improve program evaluation, with less administrative effort, while providing
a simpler and more streamlined process for their grantees."

IGAM 4 seamlessly integrates with MicroEdge`s GIFTS® grants management system,
the industry leading software for effective grants management and charitable
giving, with over 2,400 clients and more than 14,000 registered users worldwide.
For more information, please visit http://www.microedge.com/products/gifts/igam/
or contact MicroEdge at 800.899.0890 Option 1.

About MicroEdge

Established in 1985, MicroEdge, Inc. (www.microedge.com), a subsidiary of Advent
Software, Inc. is the leading provider of software and services to the giving
community worldwide. MicroEdge solutions deliver a powerful, integrated, and
open framework for efficient and effective charitable giving. 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 the U.S. and Europe, and
supports thousands of clients worldwide.

About Advent

Advent Software, Inc. (www.advent.com), a global company, has provided trusted
solutions to the world`s leading financial professionals since 1983. Firms in 60
countries use Advent technology and manage investments totaling nearly US $18
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. Advent is the only
financial services software company to be awarded the Service Capability and
Performance certification for being a world-class support organization. For more
information on Advent products, click here.

The MicroEdge logo, MicroEdge and GIFTS are registered trademarks of MicroEdge,
Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their
respective owners.

MicroEdge, Inc.
Kathy Krais, 1-800-899-0890 ext. 3966
kkrais@microedge.com

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