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TMCNet: Generic Network Systems Designated as One of Advent's Premier Managed Services and Hosting Providers

[September 30, 2008]

Generic Network Systems Designated as One of Advent's Premier Managed Services and Hosting Providers

(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK, NY, September 30 / MARKET WIRE/ --

Generic Network Systems,
LLC (GNS), a global provider of UNIX Managed Services and Advent Software,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and services for the
investment management industry, announced today that GNS has been
designated as one of Advent's Premier Managed Services and Hosting
Providers. GNS will deliver system administration and hosting services for
Geneva?, Advent's award-winning portfolio management and fund accounting
platform.

GNS is a specialized UNIX hosting and managed services provider focusing on
the hedge fund, asset management, and fund accounting industries. GNS has
been delivering best-of-breed UNIX infrastructure support for over eight
years; in that time, the company has developed a comprehensive, proactive
management platform that is designed to insulate mission-critical
applications from interruption.

By working directly with Advent, GNS is able to extend its GNSWatch system
to closely track the Geneva? application. This is in addition to the
extensive monitoring support that GNS deploys on every server under
contract for operating system, networking, and hardware support 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. When GNS detects a problem, or potential problem,
engineers are ready to access the system in question and diagnose the
issue. GNS also provides first line support between its clients and Advent
support for maintenance and upgrades to Geneva?.

For clients that would prefer an offsite solution, GNS offers a
comprehensive hosting platform for Geneva?. The Geneva? application
software is licensed by the client, but is securely hosted in the GNS
carrier grade data centers where GNS provides comprehensive management of
the server and the Geneva? application. Clients access the hosted
Geneva? implementation remotely via a secure VPN connection.

"Geneva? is the most important application running in most of our
clients' environments," said Robert Trangmar, Managing Director, Generic
Network Systems. "We are proud to be recognized by Advent as a premier
supplier of management services for the systems that host its leading
portfolio management and fund accounting solution. The advanced training
and support we are receiving from Advent is making our service for
Geneva? clients even better."

"We are very delighted to introduce GNS as one of our Managed Services and
Hosting Partners, with several successful clients already using their
platform to accelerate implementations and provide 24/7 system support,"
said Thomas Zdon, Vice President, Global Accounts Solution Consulting for
Advent. "The powerful GNS toolset and their staff's exceptional systems
knowledge and attention to detail have been a huge help to our clients. We
are pleased to have them working with us in rolling out Geneva? to new
clients with limited in-house UNIX expertise."

About Generic Network Systems

GNS is a leading provider of UNIX managed services for the hedge fund
industry. The company's exclusive industry and technology focus allows GNS
to deliver the most comprehensive support package imaginable. GNS' custom
monitoring and management tools are designed to detect potential issues
before they cause problems, and the company's direct connection to clients
allows GNS to help provide immediate resolution and correction of these
issues. From its offices in New York City, GNS provides management and
support to UNIX systems all over the world.

About Geneva?

Geneva?, a global investment management and accounting platform, is a
proven solution for asset managers, hedge funds, fund administrators, prime
brokers, and mutual funds that require a high level of operational
efficiency and easy access to real time data. Geneva? offers
comprehensive instrument coverage, full financial general ledger, and
industry-standard integration tools to enable firms to manage complex
investment vehicles, multiple investment strategies, and tiered fund
structures. For more information on Geneva? visit
https://secure.advent.com/info/pr_geneva.

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 visit http://www.advent.com/about/resources/demos/pr.

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

Contact:
Jessica Miller
Advent Software, Inc.
(415) 645-1668Email Contact
Tim Gamble
Generic Network Systems, LLC
(212) 268-4722 x119Email Contact

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