September 2009 Monthly Customer Newsletter   
News and Announcements       Industry News       Product News       Product Tips      Tradeshows & Events

News and Announcements

Meridian Systems Awarded Additional Contract by GSA Public Buildings Service to Implement Proliance Software Across the U.S.
Rapid Deployment Teams accelerate implementation and training of GSA's ePM system on both large and small Recovery Act Projects.

Accordant Company Joins the Meridian Systems Value Added Reseller Partner Network
New VAR provides construction project management software solutions in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Alliance Solutions Group Joins the Meridian Systems Value Added Reseller Partner Network
New VAR provides construction project management software solutions in Florida, California, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands.

Meridian Announces New Independent Software Vendor Relationship with CubisOne
Prolog software users can leverage sophisticated integration of ERP data with CubisOne's ProIntegrator Solution.

Project Team Solutions, Inc. announces Prologtraining.com, a new Video-On-Demand Training Site for Prolog Construction Management Software
Authorized Meridian Platinum Reseller provides subscribers access to hundreds of training videos for Prolog Software.

Meridian Systems User Forum - Come Join Our Community!

Have you ever heard of the saying, "two minds are better than one?"

When trying to resolve technical issues or learn new ways of using Prolog or Proliance to enhance your business, the Meridian Systems User Forum is the place where solutions can be discovered. It is an informative Website where you can obtain help from your peers on shared challenges and new ideas that can bring growth to your business using Meridian products.

We invite you to join the Meridian Systems User Forum to collaborate with your peers and network to create solutions that will contribute to the success of your business and others. Logon to SupportLink today to sign up and join the over 500 active members in building the community.

Call for Abstracts: Lean Processes for Facilities Management & Capital Projects
Connect face-to-face with senior facilities management and capital program executives from leading private industry, academic, and government organizations that have major new initiatives under consideration and need expert help by speaking at Tradeline's 4th annual Lean Processes for Facilities Management & Capital Projects conference, April 12-13, 2010 in Hilton Head, SC. Companies interested in speaking at this conference need to complete abstract requirements, and submit report ideas by Friday, October 2, 2009.

General Informatics makes 2009 Inc. 500/5000 List of the Fastest-growing Private Companies in America
Authorized Meridian Systems Reseller joins elite group.

Industry News

ILM and BIM
By Constructech, Vendor Profiles, September 2009

How Plan-Build-Operate software solutions and BIM (building information modeling) can integrate to reduce costs and risks on construction projects.

Hundreds of Prolog Training Videos
By AECCafe.com, August 28, 2009

Project Team Solutions, Inc. announces Prologtraining.com, a new Video-On-Demand Training Site for Prolog Construction Management Software.

Expanding Market Presence
By Constructech, Vendor Profiles, September 2009

There are a number of ways technology providers can team up in an effort to bring new technology capabilities to the construction industry. In some cases, companies merge to combine solutions and expand market presence. In other situations, solution providers join forces with service and consulting companies to bring their solutions to a more specified group of users.

Product News

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

SupportLink
The SupportLink provides better navigation, global search capability, and a single source for all product documentation including readme files, installation guides and more, as well as a new feedback function that allows users to rate the relevance and usefulness of available content.

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. 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.

Product Tips and Tricks


Prolog 2008: Formatting Options in MS Word
By John Hodgson, Prolog Product Lead

Managing Your Proliance License Count
By Mark Lewis, Proliance Application Specialist

Webinar:
Recovery Act Update: Details and Solutions Construction Professionals Need

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Cost: Complimentary
Space is limited. Register now!

Webinar:
Introducing Prolog Converge: How Flexible Access to Construction Project Data Impacts Your Bottom Line

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Cost: Complimentary
Space is limited. Register now!

Tradeshow:
CMAA's 2009 National Conference & Trade Show

October 25-27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, Florida
Meridian Booth #320