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"A key component of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's objectives is to use state-of-the-art technology to develop and deliver our banking products and services. With APX we have an industry-leading system that is proven in the market, and is provided and supported by a company that is proven in the region," said Malik Sarwar, Senior Vice President, Global Wealth Management, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. "APX gives us the capabilities we require to meet the wealth management industry's best practice requirements, as well as the scalability to grow the business in line with our vision of being a top tier Islamic financial services group."

"We are delighted that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has entrusted Advent with the role of technology provider to support its exciting expansion plans in the wealth management arena," said Hakan Valberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advent Software EMEA. "With our committed local presence, local support, and industry-leading technology capabilities, Advent is now recognized as a market leader for wealth management solutions in the Middle East, as this latest agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank underscores."

About Advent Portfolio Exchange(R)

Advent Portfolio Exchange(R) (APX) is an end-to-end portfolio management solution that integrates the front-office functions of prospecting, marketing, and customer relationship management with the back-office operations of portfolio accounting and reporting. This enterprise solution leverages a single SQL database to deliver critical client information via an easy-to-use browser-based user interface. APX delivers improved client service with enhanced security for today's amplified compliance environment. For more information on APX visit https://secure.advent.com/info/pr_apx.

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. 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.

Advent. the Advent logo, Advent Software and Advent Portfolio Exchange are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

Contacts:
Paul Watthey
Advent Software EMEA
+44 20 7631 9240
Email Contact

Jessica Miller
Advent Software, Inc.
+ 1 415 645 1668
Email Contact

SOURCE: Advent Software, Inc.

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Expected next investor conference call information:
Conference Call Date: 10/27/2009
Conference Call Time (ET): 5:00 PM
Conference Call URL: http://investor.advent.com