Associated Computer Systems (ACS) Certified As Meridian Project Systems Prolog Databridge Partner
Certified DataBridge links project management and accounting teams
FOLSOM, Calif. (July 7, 2003) -- Meridian Project Systems (Meridian), a leading provider of project management software and ASP solutions, today announces that Associated Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS) has successfully completed the certification process required to be an Meridian Authorized Prolog DataBridge partner.
ACS has developed ACS Connect -- innovative entry-level software that integrates Meridian' Prolog Application Suite with Computer Guidance Corporation's Construction Management System. Meridian' Prolog and Project Management services on ProjectTalk allow companies to accurately plan, budget, and track all aspects of the project lifecycle. Construction Management System stores an innovative combination of payroll, accounting, and other financial and project information.
As the Prolog DataBridge for Computer Guidance, ACS Connect synchronizes these functions to link project management and accounting teams, dramatically increasing responsiveness to change orders and owner inquiries.
"ACS Connect is an exciting component in the integration arena," said Roy Jaeger, CEO of Associated Computer Systems. "Completion of the DataBridge between Meridian and Computer Guidance solutions leverages a company's existing investments in project management technology and back-office accounting systems, boosting performance while minimizing additional investments," added Jaeger.
When Prolog and ProjectTalk data are synchronized with Construction Management System, construction companies can accelerate decision making processes with comprehensive, up-to-date reports -- improving their ability to meet financial goals, cost objectives, and scheduled milestones. The ACS Connect databridge streamlines change order and contract management, removing the need for duplicate entry and reconciling reports, while improving scheduling processes and reducing the time required to manage project costs.
"The Meridian DataBridge Alliance Program allows our Prolog and ProjectTalk customers to communicate with other mission critical business systems," said Troy Tyler, Meridian product marketing manager. "Innovative technology from companies like ACS, expand the benefits of our project management solutions. We are thrilled to have ACS as a DataBridge partner," added Tyler.
Web-based to make networking simple, The ACS Connect DataBridge lets disparate systems talk to one another over the Internet, regardless of platform or language. The integration layer unifies people, business rules, information and reporting into a single, end-to-end process, enabling faster response to changes in facility development and transforming software applications into strategically competitive business assets.
The Meridian DataBridge Alliance Program allows industry-leading vendors or system integrators to develop and market integration capabilities for Meridian project management applications. The Prolog DataBridge for Computer Guidance from ACS turns cost commitment data created in Prolog into pending Purchase Orders in Computer Guidance's Construction Management System accounting system -- saving hours of needless redundant data entry by accounting and project management staff.
For additional product and sales information about the ACS Connect DataBridge, email info@acsits.com or info@MeridianSystems.com .
About Meridian
Meridian Project Systems (Meridian) develops project management solutions
that improve financial performance and reduce risk on large corporate
real estate projects and other capital-intensive construction initiatives.
More than 7,500 of today's leading business enterprises, government
agencies, and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) firms
use Meridian products to accurately plan, budget, and track all aspects
of the real estate project lifecycle.
Meridian is the first provider of enterprise business process management solutions utilizing Web Services in the corporate real estate and construction arena. Meridian ranks as the market share leader in project management software and hosted ASP-based solutions used by general contractors with over $250 million in annual revenue*.
In the Business of Projects since 1993, Meridian appeared on Inc Magazine's INC 500 list of fastest growing companies in the United States in both 2000 and 2001. Meridian is headquartered in Folsom, Calif., with offices in Düsseldorf, Germany; and Vancouver, British Columbia; and additional representation through its global channel partner network in locations around the world.
*Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry, 2002, published by Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).
About ACS
Associated Computer Systems is a premier information technology development
and services provider. Headquartered in Brandon, Florida and founded
in 1986, ACS has designed, developed and installed major accounting
and business applications for ENR 400 and mid-size construction companies.
Providing construction companies a strategic advantage over the competition,
ACS has a solid track record in providing state-of-the-art information
technology solutions that help companies grow revenues and market share,
as well as improve business process management. For additional information,
visit http://www.acsits.com.
ACS is an Meridian Prolog Authorized DataBridge Partner and Computer Guidance Corporation Business Associate.
About Computer Guidance Corporation
Computer Guidance Corporation offers enterprise-wide construction software
that synchronizes information and manages each aspect of every project
at any time, from anywhere. Developed with the input of leading North
American construction companies, Construction Management System is a
browser-based solution that encompasses thirty applications, designed
to share and synchronize raw data to produce reports, invoices, and
checks instantly. For additional information, visit http://www.computer-guidance.com.
Media Contacts
Mindy Matullo
Meridian Project Systems
(916) 294-2072
mmatullo@MeridianSystems.com
www.MeridianSystems.com
Kathleen Atkinson
ACS
(813) 684-6803
katkinson@acsits.com
www.acsits.com
