Softagon will provide customized software and integration platforms to Advent clients using Geneva, Advent's award-winning global investment management and accounting platform.

Softagon has a proven track record of working with hedge funds and prime brokers that have deployed Geneva and other Advent technologies. Softagon's expertise is reflected in its deep understanding of industry standard tools and methodologies that assure a very high level of performance and stability for mission-critical hedge fund software. The company has delivered major software applications and worked closely with hedge funds and other service providers to address all aspects of managing investment information.

Softagon will offer several services to firms using Geneva, including: application design and analysis, application development, report customization, integration services, procedure documentation, conversions, project management, test services, on-going support, and user training.

"Advent is a proven leader in the marketplace and we are excited to be working with them to provide their clients with custom software services," said Todd Wade, Senior Vice President of Softagon Corporation. "We look forward to building on our firm's relationship with Advent, our understanding of technology platforms of major industry service providers, and the unique needs of our clients to ensure the greatest return on investment in Advent solutions."

"We are very pleased to introduce Softagon Corporation to our Consulting Partner program; Advent places a high priority on a successful and positive client experience and recognizes the importance of consulting partner contributions," said Todd Gottula, Senior Vice President and Co-Head of Global Accounts for Advent. "Having completed major software development projects for leading asset managers and for Advent, the Softagon team offers excellence in trading integration, accounting and client services with the goal of creating seamless workflow."

Advent's Consulting Partner program selects well-established technology consulting companies that have significant experience and expertise working with Advent's award-winning solutions, and have been screened and approved by Advent Professional Services and Product Development organizations.