November 2007 Monthly Customer Newsletter

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In this issue of Connections

• Intuitive Systems Now Offers Spanish Language Pack for Prolog Software
  
  
• Registration Opens for the 2008 Meridian Systems User Conference
  
  
• Meridian Reseller Program: A Business Opportunity Worth Looking At!
  
  
  
• Haxis Consultoria Joins the Meridian Systems Reseller Partner Network

 Customer News

• Customer Case Study:
  Illinois Tollway

 Industry Research

• An Analyst Connection from IDC
  
  
• Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction & RE Industries
  

• Meridian Systems Information Library
  
  
• SupportLink
  
  
• Prolog Training
  
  
• ProjectTalk
  
  
• e-Learning Center

• Using the Record Log to Track Changes to Individual Fields
  
  
• Insuring Field Level Security in Proliance

 Industry News

• Quality Tasks
  
  
• Call to Entry:  The 2008 Constructech Vision Awards
  

Customer Case Study: Illinois Tollway

The Illinois Tollway maintains and operates 274 miles of interstate tollways in 12 counties in Northern Illinois, including the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) and the Tri-State Tollway (I-94, I-294, I-80/I-294). In 2005, construction began on the Tollway's $6.3B Congestion-Relief Program (CRP), which will reduce travel times for its 1.3M daily drivers by rebuilding/restoring nearly all of the system, adding many miles of new lanes, converting 20 mainline toll plazas to Open Road Tolling and building the I-355 South Extension from I-55 to I-80.

Check out this month's customer news to read how the Illinois Tollway uses Proliance^® software to lower operating costs and increase efficiency on a $6.3B congestion-relief program.

Corporate News

Intuitive Systems Now Offers Spanish Language Pack for Prolog Software
Spanish-speaking firms can now employ the industry standard for successful construction project delivery

Intuitive Systems Corporation, an authorized Meridian Systems Global Reseller serving Florida and Latin America, announced the availability of a new Spanish language pack for Prolog Manager and Prolog WebSite. With the Prolog Spanish language pack, Intuitive Systems now allows Spanish-speaking customers to utilize the market-leading project management and collaboration software in their native language. Read more at the above link.

Registration Opens for the 2008 Meridian Systems User Conference
Detailed information about speaking, registration and sponsorships now available

Meridian announced open registration for its 2008 User Conference. Taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 29 - May 1, 2008 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, the conference is expected to draw more than 450 registered attendees. Meridian customers, business partners, and staff will participate in forums for information exchange and professional networking. View our conference details at the above link.

Meridian Reseller Program: A Business Opportunity Worth Looking At!
Meridian Systems, the software solutions leader for improving capital program and construction project performance, is actively expanding its Global Reseller Partner Network in order to meet increasing demand for project management software solutions within the U.S. Read more of this article at the above link.

Haxis Consultoria Joins the Meridian Systems Reseller Partner Network
New reseller increases support for Meridian's construction project management solutions for customers in Panama

Meridian announced a new reseller agreement with Haxis Consultoria, located in Panama City, Panama. As an authorized Meridian reseller, Haxis Consultoria will resell Prolog^® software and related products to Meridian customers in Panama, as well as offer ongoing consulting, implementation and training services beyond the initial purchase and installation. Prolog is an industry standard for successful construction project delivery. Read more at the above link.

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Customer News

Customer Case Study: Illinois Tollway
The Illinois Tollway uses Proliance software to lower operating costs and increase efficiency on $6.3B congestion-relief program

The Tollway has received numerous awards and accolades, including achieving ISO 9001:2000 certification for its well-formulated and aggressively implemented quality management system. Recent recognitions include #1 North American Road Project for 2006 by Roads & Bridges magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association's 2006 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. In addition, Tollway Chief Engineer, Jeff Dailey, was recognized as the 2006 Government Civil Engineer of the Year by the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and a national award as the Person of the Year by the Construction Managers Association of America for his leadership in the execution of one of the nation's most robust capital programs. Login to our information library to download this case study.

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Industry Research

Check out two new research papers from IDC...

An Analyst Connection from IDC: An Executive Perspective: Using ILM Technology to Align Real Estate and Facilities Portfolios with Corporate Objectives

Many of today's Global 2000 organizations drive their success from traditional "brick and mortar"-type industries that are dependent on physical infrastructure assets to deliver core products and services to market. Login to our information library to download this research paper.

Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction & RE Industries
Bridging the Technology Gap: The Role of Infrastructure Life-Cycle Management in Controlling Risk and Improving Operations

This IDC Vendor Spotlight reviews the emerging market for infrastructure lifecycle management (ILM) applications and the impact this technology is having on program management at engineering and construction organizations. The ILM market originates from project and portfolio management, with a specific focus on capital asset project planning, execution and operations for building owners and their AEC industry service providers. Login to our information library to download this research paper.

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Product News

Meridian Systems Information Library 
Download product demonstrations, case studies, whitepapers, recorded webcasts, notable articles and more.

SupportLink
This password-protected support extranet-exclusively for customers-provides all the tools and information you need to find answers to your Meridian support questions. You'll find the latest information on our products, technical bulletins, documentation, product downloads and more.

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. Prolog classes are being offered by the Meridian Global Partner Network. Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule!

ProjectTalk
ProjectTalk subscribers can log in here to access the hosted version of our full-featured project management, and collaboration solution.

e-Learning Center
Using a blended learning approach of self-paced and instructor-led on-line training, the e-Learning Center offers users a personalized curriculum based on role and learning style.

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Product Tips of the Month

Using the Record Log to Track Changes to Individual Fields
By Charity Evers, Meridian Application Specialist

Though many users are familiar with tracking activity using the Activity Log, you may not be as familiar with the Record Log which tracks changes to individual fields. It provides a finer level of detail when tracking the changes users may make. Read more at the above link.