NEW YORK, February 16 /PRNewswire/ --

SunGard's AvantGard has been recognized for the tenth consecutive year by Treasury Management International (TMI) at the publication's annual awards. AvantGard was named Best Treasury Technology Provider in three separate categories: Risk Management Solutions 2008; Cash Working Capital Management Solutions 2008; and Client Support Services 2008.

The TMI awards are open to treasury and financial professionals across the world and are intended to recognize excellence in software applications and banking relationships. The 2008 awards were chosen by a poll of over 1,600 TMI readers.

Robin Page, chief executive officer of Treasury Management International, said, TMI is pleased to yet again acknowledge SunGard with these accolades. They serve to highlight AvantGard's strong reputation amongst treasurers and finance professionals worldwide.

Ken Dummitt, president of SunGard's corporations business, said, We are honored that the TMI readership has again recognized SunGard as the top provider of technology and services for liquidity and risk management. It is a testament to our ongoing commitment to delivering solutions that combine sophisticated technology with best practice consulting and support services.

About AvantGard

SunGard's AvantGard is a leading liquidity management solution for corporations, financial institutions and the public sector. AvantGard provides chief financial officers and treasurers with real-time visibility into cash flows and increased operational controls around treasury, receivables and payments management. The solution aggregates data for a single view of cash, drives productivity through automation, and fosters collaboration between trading partners. For more information, visit www.sungard.com/avantgard

About SunGard

With annual revenue exceeding US$5 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 25 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and AvantGard are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information, please contact: Toby West, PR Communications Manager SunGard Financial Systems Tel: +44-(0)20-8081-2426 Email: toby.west@sungard.com

Toby West, PR Communications Manager, SunGard Financial Systems, +44(0)20-8081-2426, toby.west@sungard.com