On July 29, 2008, Advent Software, Inc. (the "Company") announced its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. A copy of the Company's press release announcing such results dated July 29, 2008 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the attached exhibits are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company's filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

On July 29, 2008, the Company announced that Craig B. Collins, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will leave the Company effective July 31, 2008. Mr. Collins will spend more time with his family and pursue other opportunities. Mr. Collins has made himself available as required to help in any transition. In connection with such termination of employment, the Company and Mr. Collins have entered into a Separation Agreement dated as of July 28, 2008 which provides for the severance contained in the Company's Executive Severance Plan. A copy of the agreement will be filed with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In the interim, Stephanie G. DiMarco, Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for the operations of the Company's finance department. James S. Cox, Vice President and Corporate Controller, has been named the Company's Principal Accounting Officer effective immediately.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.                  Exhibit Description
   99.1       Press release dated July 29, 2008.
   99.2       Earnings release presentation dated July 29, 2008.