In this issue of Connections
- Trimble Acquires
Meridian Systems - Registration Opens for
2007 User Conference - Renew Prolog Software Support Without Penalty
- Prolog Case Study:
Hunt Construction Group - Prolog Training
- Customizing Grids in
Prolog - Part I - Submit Your Company for a Constructech Vision Award
- Optimizing Real Estate Portfolios through Project Management
- Prolog 2007 Focuses on Keeping Current
Corporate News
Customer News
Product News
Product Tip
Industry News
Customer Case Study: Hunt Construction Group
Founded in 1944, Hunt Construction Group is one of the top construction firms in the nation and a leader in sports building. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Hunt also has offices across the U.S. Its subsidiaries include Hunt Paving Company, Hunt Sports and Hunt International. The firm is ranked #27 on ENR’s 2006 Top 400 Contractors list and #84 on its 2006 Top 225 Global Contractors list. The recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, Hunt’s recently-completed Arizona Cardinals Stadium project was named one of the Top 10 Sporting Structures in the World by BusinessWeek.
Check out this month's Customer News to read about how Hunt Construction Group uses Prolog® solutions and Encompass software to complete the world class sports stadium in time for the preseason opener.
Corporate News
Trimble Acquires Meridian Systems for Enterprise Construction Project Management
Message from Meridian’s president on the Trimble acquisition
Meridian has been acquired by Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a leading global provider of diverse technology solutions to several industries including Engineering and Construction. An official press release has been issued by Trimble announcing our acquisition, and can be reviewed in its entirety by going to the Trimble website, at http://www.trimble.com/news/release.aspx?id=103106a. Read the complete message from Meridian’s president at the above link.
Registration Opens for the 2007 Meridian Systems User Conference
Detailed information about session topics, registration, speaking and sponsorships now available
Meridian has opened registration for its 2007 User Conference. Taking place in beautiful San Diego, California, April 24-26, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, the conference is expected to draw more than 350 Meridian customers, business partners, and staff for information exchange and professional networking. View our conference details at the above link.
Time is Almost Up for Prolog Customers with Lapsed Software Support and Maintenance Agreements to Renew Without Penalty
For a limited time, Meridian is offering Prolog customers who have expired software support and maintenance agreements an opportunity to renew without any penalty fees and retain concurrent license status. Renewal of your support agreement means that you can enjoy all the benefits of Classic Support including the ability to upgrade to newly released Prolog 2007 and future versions of Prolog at no additional charge.
If you have questions regarding your support agreement, or if you’d like to customize a support program with any of our optional services, call (800) 850 2660, email sales@meridiansystems.com or visit here to learn more.
Customer News
Prolog Case Study: Hunt Construction Group
By standardizing on Prolog software, Hunt has been able to manage jobs more efficiently and spend more time on actual construction
When Hunt Construction Group searched for project management software to replace its spreadsheets and manual, paper-based processes, it was no surprise that they chose Prolog Manager and Prolog WebSite from Meridian Systems. To manage $1.7B in annual revenues, Hunt needed a flexible solution to deploy on a variety of project types while meeting the reporting needs of various owners. Prolog delivered. Click here to download the complete case study.
Product News
Prolog Training
Interested in Prolog training classes? Be sure to check out the complete schedule of upcoming sessions taking place in a city near you. The following Prolog classes are being offered by Meridian Authorized Resellers:
- Introduction to Prolog Manager
- Advanced Prolog Manager
- Document Control & Field Management - Prolog Manager
- Crystal Reports - Prolog Manager
- Advanced Crystal Reports - Prolog Manager
- Cost Management - Prolog Manager
- Prolog Administrator - Prolog
- Purchasing - Prolog Manager
- Customization - Prolog Manager
- Introduction to Prolog WebSite
- Introduction to ProjectTalk
Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule!
Product Tip of the Month
Customizing Grids in Prolog - Part I
By Steve Van Dyke, Meridian's Prolog Product Lead
You can customize grids in a Prolog Manager form by changing the properties of the grid. Follow the link above for more information on this product tip.
Industry News
Submit Your Company For a 2007 Constructech Vision Award
Companies receive recognition for applying modern technology and automation to their everyday businesses - submit your nomination now to save!
Constructech magazine is now accepting entries for the 2007 Constructech Vision Awards. Constructech is looking for the most innovative uses of technology and automated home technology by construction-related organizations in the United States. The winners will be honored during an awards ceremony and dinner to be held in August 2007. Follow the link for entry and deadline information.
Optimizing Real Estate Portfolios through Integrated Project Management Technology
By Susan Watkins, Meridian Systems, Building Operating Management, October 25, 2006
With over $3.5 trillion in infrastructure projects under way globally, the pressure is mounting for organizations and their real estate and facilities teams to drive efficiency, reduce schedules, mitigate project risks and deliver results to the bottom line. To affect the above changes, large enterprises are increasingly turning to modern technology including Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services and XML. Read more at the above link.
Prolog 2007 Focuses on Keeping Current
By Susan Smith, AECWeekly, October 16-20, 2006
Recently, AECWeekly conducted an interview with Stephen L Schneider, Director, Product Line Management, Meridian Systems about the design philosophy behind the new release of Prolog 2007, Meridian’s industry leading construction project management application. Read more at the above link.
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