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Waters Rankings 2026: Best cloud-based technology provider—SS&C Advent

SS&C Advent wins best cloud-based technology provider in the 2026 Waters Rankings for its SS&C Cloud Solutions: Genesis and Eclipse.

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Overview

SS&C delivers cloud-native solutions tailored to the unique needs of different buy-side segments. Genesis helps investment managers connect front-, middle-, and back-office teams on a shared data foundation, while Eclipse is designed for alternative investment firms. Together, they are designed to help firms reduce operational complexity, improve transparency, and adapt more quickly to changing business demands.

Genesis has given us a modern, end-to-end data foundation that supports our operational needs today and positions us for future growth. Having portfolio information connected in one place enables us to operate more efficiently and make better-informed decisions for our client 

SS&C Advent client

The solution  

Rather than relying on disconnected systems and data silos, firms can operate on a more connected foundation. Genesis unifies investment, operational, and client-facing workflows for investment managers, while Eclipse brings together critical functions for alternative investment management firms. This enables teams to work from consistent data, improve collaboration, and support growth with greater efficiency.

Secret sauce  

SS&C Advent’s cloud strategy is built around the belief that different firms require different operating models. Genesis is purpose-built for investment managers, while Eclipse is tailored to the alternative asset management industry. Both solutions combine deep domain expertise with cloud-native architecture, helping firms modernize with connected workflows, integrated data, and the flexibility to evolve as their business changes.

Recent milestones

Over the past year, SS&C Advent expanded its AI-enabled capabilities, enhanced its workflow automation, strengthened its ecosystem connectivity, and continued advancing its cloud-native functionality across both its Genesis and Eclipse services. These enhancements were introduced to help firms gain greater value from their data, improve their operational efficiency, and support their increasingly complex business requirements.

We’re honored to receive this recognition from the industry. It reflects our ongoing investment in cloud technology that helps investment managers and alternative investment firms operate more effectively through connected data, integrated workflows, and AI-enabled capabilities. Our focus remains on helping clients simplify complexity, respond to change, and position their businesses for the future

Karen Gieger, co-head, Wealth & Investment Technologies division, SS&C Technologies

Product roadmap

SS&C will continue investing in cloud innovation across Genesis and Eclipse, with a focus on automation, AI, data connectivity, and enhancing the user experience. Future enhancements will further connect workflows across the enterprise, helping investment managers and alternative investment firms simplify operations, accelerate decision-making, and adapt to evolving market demands.

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