SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 6, 2008 -- Advent Software, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ADVS - News), a leading provider of software and services for the investment management industry, announced today that it will host an event in Boston next week to focus on the top business drivers in the investment management industry and tools for managing those trends to achieve higher levels of productivity and enhance client relationships.

The speaker at the event will be Peter Delano, Research Area Director at TowerGroup, a leading research and advisory services firm focused exclusively on the global financial services industry. Delano oversees the brokerage and wealth management, investment management, and securities and capital markets research and advisory services at TowerGroup.

 
    Event: Advent Presents TowerGroup's 2008 Top Ten Business Drivers,
    Strategic Responses, and IT Initiatives in Investment Management
    Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Location: Top of the Hub Restaurant, Prudential Tower, Boston, MA

If you have questions about this event or you are interested in attending, please contact Julia Fazio at jfazio@advent.com or (415) 645-1551.

About Advent

Advent Software, Inc. (www.advent.com), a global firm, 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 visit http://www.advent.com/about/resources/demos/pr.

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