In this issue of Connections
- New Developer Network Program for Proliance
- Meridian and HNTB at CMAA
- Get Back on Support Without Penalty
- CraigMichael’s Retail Facilities Summit
- Prolog Case Study: TriMet
- Prolog 2007 Release
- Proliance 3.5 Release
- Usability and Feature Improvements in Prolog 2007
- Event 1 Recognized at Vision Awards
- Optimizing Real Estate Portfolios
- Construction in the First Half of this year is Up
- Software products - Document storage and distribution
Corporate News
Customer News
Product News
Product Tip
Industry News
With more than 100,000 users, Prolog® software by Meridian Systems® has become the industry standard solution for project management and collaboration. Prolog 2007, the latest release of this revolutionary and robust software, is packed with new features and technologies designed to enhance performance and usability.
Prolog 2007: How Customer Feedback Shapes Product Evolution
With the introduction of Prolog 2007, Meridian sat down with Steve Schneider, our Director of Product Line Development, to discuss some of the inner workings of the product’s ongoing development process. Visit the Prolog 2007 information web page and read the complete interview.
Corporate News
Meridian Systems Announces New Developer Network Program for Proliance®
Customers and partners leverage technical resources to extend the Proliance software solution
Meridian announces a new subscription-based program designed for Meridian customers and authorized partners who want to extend the Proliance software solution on their own. The Meridian Developer Network (MDN) for Proliance is now available, and provides access to technical tools and resources. Read more at the above link.
Meridian Systems and HNTB to Present on Optimizing Capital Project Management at CMAA
Meridian president John Bodrozic and Ann Donahue of HNTB are featured speakers; technology demonstrations available in Meridian booth #309
Meridian announces a speaking engagement for its president and cofounder, John Bodrozic at the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) National Conference and Tradeshow, October 15-17, 2006 at Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, Tampa, Florida. Mr. Bodrozic will be joined by HNTB’s Ann Donahue, who will speak on her company’s use of Proliance in optimizing capital project management. Read more at the above link.
A Limited-Time Offer for Prolog Customers with Lapsed Software Support and Maintenance Agreements to Renew Without Penalty
For a limited time Meridian is offering customers who have expired software support and maintenance agreements an opportunity to renew without any penalty fees. And, with 100% of licenses supported, concurrent license status is retained.
Renewal of your support agreement means that you can enjoy all the benefits of Classic Support including the ability to upgrade to Prolog 2007 and future versions 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.
Meridian to Attend CraigMichael’s Retail Facilities Summit
October 22-24 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego
The Retail Facilities Summit is a private, invitation only event designed exclusively for senior level professionals from leading retail companies. The Summit is specifically geared towards those executives who are responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of their organization's retail facilities. For more information on the event, visit www.craigmichaelsinc.com.
Customer News
Prolog Case Study: Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)
Transportation District Uses Prolog Software to Achieve Immediate Cost Control, Time-Saving Document Management and Visibility into Potential Problems
For the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), managing its capital projects has never been easier. That’s because TriMet uses Prolog Manager from Meridian Systems when constructing the tangible assets it uses to provide transportation services to the people of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties. Click here to download the complete case study.
Product News
Meridian Systems Launches Prolog 2007 With Improved Construction Project Management Features
The industry standard for successful construction project delivery includes usability and infrastructure upgrades
Meridian announces a new release of its industry leading project management software, Prolog 2007. Available today, Prolog 2007 provides robust construction project management control for large to mid-sized organizations including general contractors, engineering firms, private building owners and public agencies. Read more at the above link.
Meridian Systems Enhances Proliance Software for Capital Project Management
New 3.5 release improves usability, performance and supports latest Microsoft and Brava technologies
Meridian announces the availability of Proliance version 3.5. Proliance is an infrastructure lifecycle management application used by real estate developers, building owners/operators, and engineering and construction firms managing large and complex capital project and facility portfolios. Read more at the above link.
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 - Prolog
Usability and Feature Improvements in Prolog 2007
Recorded demonstrations now available for download
Usability and feature improvements allow Prolog users to more effectively manage and track data on multiple projects in real time. These enhancements include: easier consolidation of project related information, improved project specific contact management functionality, added flexibility in defining and managing project specific list groups, and enhanced user interface that graphically indicates file attachments to database records.
For detailed information, please click on the links below to download recorded demos of Prolog’s new features:
Industry News
Event 1 Integrator Recognized at Constructech Vision Awards
Event 1 Software Named ''Technology Enabler'' for Providing the Databridge Linking Key Systems for M.J. Harris Inc., September 14, 2006
Proving once again that it is the integration expert in the construction software industry, Event 1 Software Inc. announced today that it was recognized as a "technology enabler" by Constructech Magazine for bridging the technology gap for Silver Vision Award-winner, M.J. Harris Inc. Read more at the above link.
Optimizing Real Estate Portfolios using Integrated Project Management Technology
By Susan Watkins, Meridian Systems, Realcomm Advisory, September 13, 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 increase efficiency, reduce schedules, mitigate project risks and deliver results to the bottom line. To bring about these changes, large enterprises are increasingly turning to modern technology including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, and XML. Read more at the above link.
Construction in the First Half of this year is Up 7% Over 2005
By ENR.com, September 4, 2006
New Construction starts tracked by McGraw-Hill Construction through the first half of this year totaled $344 billion, 7% more than the same period a year ago. Read more at the above link.
Software products - Document storage and distribution
By Structural Engineer Staff, September 1, 2006
Adenium Systems, technology partner of Meridian Systems, a leading provider of enterprise project management software for optimizing capital projects, programs, and facilities, has developed a document management and fulfillment product that integrates with its Prolog software. Read more at the above link.
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