Corporate News
- See Meridian at Technology for Construction 2005
- Check Out What's Being Talked About on the Prolog Blog
- Meridian Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
Product Tips
- MSDE Set Up and Troubleshooting
- Customer News
- Central U.S. Contractors Increase Efficiency and Manage Growth
- Industry News
- My Way or the Highway
- Top Construction Firms Rank the Hottest Sectors
- Should Your Company Win a 2005 Constructech Vision Award?
Partner Showcase: A+ Integrated Solutions
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Corporate News
See Meridian at Technology for Construction 2005
Hear John Bodrozic and David Ing in conference sessions, and visit Booth #N1937 for integration demos this January 17-21, 2005 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
Comprising one of the largest tradeshows for the industry, the first combined World of Concrete and Technology for Construction conferences promise to be a cutting-edge exchange of ideas and strategies, delivering the newest IT products and latest innovations from top information technology providers to the industry. Check out these Meridian sessions:
Emerging Trends in Online Project Management
Panel Participant: John Bodrozic, Meridian President & Cofounder; Jan. 17
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm From this session, you will learn to:
- Recognize what key value drivers to look for when selecting online project management systems.
- Describe how online project management systems will impact project performance and client relationships.
- Identify and avoid the most common pitfalls when selecting an online project management system.
The Business Case for a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services and XML Technology
Speaker: David Ing, Meridian Chief Technology Officer; Jan. 20 - 8:00 am - 9:30 am
From this session, you will learn to:
- Describe why business organizations are requiring a Service Oriented Architecture as part of their next enterprise software implementation.
- Identify how Web Services and XML technologies can communicate with other software systems.
- Learn about how these technologies are changing the field of project management.
In addition to these main conference presentations, Meridian's AEC industry partners will give demonstrations and presentations on several topics, including electronic document controls using Prolog® & PDAs, and linking Prolog to accounting systems for greater productivity and efficiency. Book your travel now. Click the title above for registration information, and we'll see you January 17-21 in Vegas!
See What's Being Talked About on the Prolog Blog
Meridian launches new blog, an ongoing mix of observations, insights and analysis on Prolog and project management in the construction industry
Read observations from Phil Greer (Director of Prolog Product Management) on email and project management software..."One of the themes that seemed to emerge from the Prolog feature survey was collaboration. (Of course, this was no big surprise, since ‘collaboration’ has been one of the major buzzwords in business and project management software over the last 5 years). In fact, the top 3 most highly ranked survey items all were related, in some way, to email. Email has become one of the more common, if not the most common forms of asynchronous communication among the project team." Read Phil's complete post on the new Prolog Blog, and then add your comments to his post.
Meridian
Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
Meridian further distinguishes itself by earning a Microsoft competency in Information Worker
As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, the highest level of Microsoft's Partner Program status available for independent software vendors, Meridian now has in-depth access to a variety of exclusive resources and early product information. These resources include priority access to a support team of Microsoft certified systems engineers; non-disclosure evaluation of new products and technologies; stronger sales, marketing and partner account management; as well as planning tools and events to maintain currency on the latest Microsoft product developments and their future direction. Read the release for details.
Customer News
Central U.S. Contractors Increase Efficiency and Manage Growth with Prolog
A+ Integrated Solutions helps Kansas and Missouri Contractors handle more business and effectively grow revenue with leading project management software
Pearce Construction and Crossland Construction, growing central U.S. building firms, have implemented Prolog. Both Pearce and Crossland worked with A+ Integrated Solutions for software selection, implementation and training. Read about Pearce and Crossland, their technology selections and their plans for the future.
Product Tip of the Month – Prolog
MSDE Set Up and Troubleshooting
By Rob Kemp, Meridian Support Services Technical Analyst
The use of an SQL or MSDE backend to store data is becoming more common in the simplest of applications. Microsoft’s Outlook now has an application, Business Contact Manager, which can interfere with installation and setup of MSDE for Prolog’s use.
Industry News
My Way or the Highway
By Harry E. Chambers, guest columnist and workplace expert, Projects@Work.com
There are effective strategies for dealing with micromanagers, and none are about trying to change the culprit. Instead, you can defuse their overbearing, counterproductive behaviors. And if you're guilty of micromanaging, too, take heed before it compromises your ability to lead.
Top Construction Firms Rank the Hottest Sectors
By Sheila Muto, national real-estate writer, RealEstateJournal.com
What will be the hottest sectors for design and construction firms in 2005? The answer depends on whom you ask, although healthcare tops most lists as the sector that is expected to create the most design and construction work next year. And many assert that residential construction will remain active.
Should Your Company Get a 2005 Constructech Vision Award?
Award honors companies that have realized the advantages of applying modern technology and automation to their everyday businesses
Constructech magazine is now accepting entries for its 2005 Vision Awards competition. Last month's Meridian Connections featured J.A. Jones and McCarthy Building Company for their project successes and resulting 2004 Vision Awards. Now is your chance to submit your company's innovative use of Prolog. Follow the link for entry and deadline information.
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