Portuguese-speaking Customers Now Have Access to Prolog, the Industry Standard in Construction Project Management Software
Meridian partners, Intuitive Systems and Utilicon, combine efforts to deliver project management consulting and technology services to large Brazilian construction organizations
FOLSOM, Calif. (October 28, 2009) – Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today that Intuitive Systems Corporation, an authorized Meridian Systems Global Reseller serving Florida and Latin America, has partnered with Utilicon, a technology and engineering services firm, in Brazil to offer a new Portuguese language pack for Prolog® software.
“With the increasing construction project volume and energy initiatives in Brazil,there is a need to localize Prolog for the Portuguese-speaking market. With Utilicon’s local presence and Government/AEC experience combined with our technical and domain knowledge, this development opportunity was a natural fit for us,” said Alessandro Chiarini, principal, Intuitive Systems Corporation.
Utilicon, located in Sao Paolo, Brazil has more than 30 years experience in the AEC marketplace and more than 10 years of experience focusing on the government sector. With the Prolog Portuguese Language Pack, Intuitive Systems and Utilicon can provide Portuguese-speaking customers with comprehensive project management and collaboration software.
“With Intuitive Systems and Utilicon working together, we can now offer project-based companies in Brazil access to a localized version of the leading construction project management software from Meridian Systems,” said Elizabeth Dodson, director of business development at Meridian.
“In Brazil, the adoption of project management and collaboration tools has become essential due to the reporting requirements of big infrastructure projects within the government and private sectors,” said Herton Götz, president, Utilicon.“To meet these market needs, Utilicon decided to offer Prolog software, in addition to its AEC consulting services, so that we can provide complete project management solutions to our clients.Looking ahead, our goal is to establish Meridian as the plan-build-operation technology leader in Brazil.”
Prolog provides project management control for construction projects by automating day-to-day tasks and processes, from project design to close-out.
The Portuguese language pack will also support Multi-Currency, Cash Flow, Value Added Tax and other local processes. Customers will need to purchase Prolog Manager separately from the add-on language pack.
About Intuitive Systems Corporation
Intuitive Systems offers owners, construction/program management firms, general/sub contracting firms, architects, and engineers leading process management solutions. These services include consulting, training, development, implementation strategies, data migration, custom reporting, and product placement. Backed by over 14 years of Fortune 100 Construction Management experience, Intuitive Systems’ philosophy combines unparalleled customer service, intuitive strategies, and cost-effective solutions. Intuitive Systems is an authorized Meridian Systems Global Reseller serving Florida and Latin America. For more information, visit: www.intuitivesystems.com.
About Utilicon
Utilicon brings together a group of professionals with more than 30 years of combined experience in management and implementation of technology in the AEC sector. Through strategic partnerships, Utilicon has provided solutions and technology for some of the largest construction entities in the Brazilian market. These partnerships, combined with Utilicon’s years of experience, have also resulted in top-of-the-line consulting, implementation and engineering services. For more information, visit: http://utilicon.com.br.
About Meridian Systems
Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), is the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations (PBO2 ). Building owners, construction and engineering firms, and public agencies use Meridian software to effectively manage capital building programs and facility assets. Meridian offers construction project management and infrastructure lifecycle management solutions that reduce project costs and schedules across the plan-build-operate project lifecycle. To learn more about how project-based organizations are benefitting from Meridian solutions, download a user study from FMI by visiting: www.meridiansystems.com.
Intuitive Systems Contact
Alessandro Chiarini, President
(305) 371 7770, a@intuitivesystems.com
UTILICON Tecnologia e Serviços Ltda.
Herton Götz, President
+55 11 2176 3677, herton.gotz@utilicon.com.br
Meridian Contact
Tamara Kaestner, Marketing Programs Manager
(916) 294 2375, tkaestner@meridiansystems.com
