Meridian Systems Releases New Version of its Market Leading Construction Project Management Software

Prolog Version 8 offers enhanced file management capabilities and improved user experience


FOLSOM, Calif. (December 20, 2010) - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today the release of Prolog® version 8 software, a new release featuring several enhancements for the Prolog construction project management software suite.

The Prolog suite allows project-based organizations to tailor a solution that best supports their unique work cultures, project management processes, and users. More than 5,000 organizations have used the Prolog suite to reduce project-related risk, manage project budgets, and simplify workload, with cost effective software that can be easily deployed in multiple IT environments.

Prolog Manager and Prolog Converge have been updated in the Prolog 8 software suite. Prolog 8 offers users an improved experience with familiar productivity tools and user-friendly features such as drag and drop and version control that further support successful project delivery. Users may now take advantage of enhanced File linking capabilities and utilize a Quick Upload feature to easily upload and link documents to any and all Prolog records. Drag and Drop file linking capability is also now available for easy uploading of files into the Prolog document management system and linking to Prolog records. Finally, Enhanced Notifications covering many of the standard processes users have requested are now part of the starter pack in Prolog Converge, facilitating collaboration between project team members.

With more than 40 usability enhancements, Prolog 8 offers users an improved experience that both new and existing users can appreciate. Familiar productivity tools and user friendly features allow users to spend less time managing information, and more time on projects. For a list of new Prolog 8 feature enhancements is now available on the Meridian Web site at: http://www.meridiansystems.com/products/documents/WhatsNewinProlog8_001.pdf.

"The powerful new file management features enable cradle to grave document workflow and customization capabilities that makes users feel as though Prolog was designed just for them," said Bruno Berti, senior director of product management at Meridian. "Version 8 enhancements can contribute to lower project risk and allow users to quickly and easily manage project data with user interface enhancements, all while continuing to improve collaboration through a single system of record."

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/.

Meridian Contact
Tamara Kaestner, Sr. Marketing Manager
(916) 294 2375, tkaestner@meridiansystems.com






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