New consulting partner increases support for Meridian's solutions in AEC and real estate industries

FOLSOM, Calif. (August 3, 2010) - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new Consulting Partner agreement with Palazzo Inc. Serving Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) and real estate clients, Palazzo will provide comprehensive consulting services to Meridian Prolog® and Proliance® software users.

Since 1995, Palazzo has helped companies build business momentum as a reseller and integrator of JD Edwards and other construction technology solutions. The company's deep industry expertise allows Palazzo to take a holistic approach at understanding and solving the most pressing business needs.

By partnering with Meridian, Palazzo can support a best-of-breed approach by helping project-based businesses connect technology systems together to optimize business processes. For example, Palazzo can assist project teams by integrating financial applications with project management solutions, ensuring that companies get the real-time project visibility and cost control they need.

"Palazzo delivers extensive capital building and technical knowledge, and valuable consulting services to customers in the AEC and real estate industries," said Elizabeth Dodson, director of business development at Meridian Systems. "By integrating best-of-breed solutions like Prolog and Proliance, with financial systems such as JD Edwards, Palazzo can help project-based organizations increase project visibility, improve corporate governance, and decrease duplicate data entry."

Meridian's global partner network enhances customers' investment in Meridian software solutions by providing in-depth industry experience and value-added implementation and training services. For more information, visit: http://www.meridiansystems.com/partners/index.asp.

About Palazzo, Inc.
Palazzo, Inc. is a global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software consulting firm that focuses on clients using Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World software suites. Founded in 1995, Palazzo, Inc. specializes in consulting for engineering, construction, and professional services industries and is an Oracle Certified Partner. Palazzo can be reached at: www.palazzoinc.com.

Palazzo Contact
Ed Stephens, Marketing Coordinator
(303) 575 6770, Email Contact

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. Subscribe to the Meridian Information Library for free access to premium research and case studies by going to: http://my.meridiansystems.com/downloads/.