Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today that a new report published by Mint Jutras, an industry analyst firm that covered key technology strategies presented at the 2011 Meridian User Conference is now available.

The in-depth conference review was authored by Cindy Jutras, principal, Mint Jutras, and covers construction program and project management technology. The report reviews key topics, industry trends and best practices, and is now available for download by visiting the Meridian Systems Web site.

"As the world emerges from global recession, the construction project management industry faces new business realities," reports Cindy Jutras, principal, Mint Jutras. "The industry is going global and Meridian is fast following its clients into new parts of the world, recognizing the demand for integrated project delivery. It also recognizes the unique needs of all stakeholders, and has reorganized around the specific needs of both businesses that own and manage capital programs and assets (owners) as well as those that build them (architects, engineers and contractors) to offer a complete solution philosophy."

The report covers General Session Keynotes and Technology Track Sessions including:

  • The Value of Meridian Systems and Trimble - how current and future customers are seeing synergies steering them towards even more collaboration.
  • Servicing Two Separate and Distinct Markets - the announcement of Meridian's market-driven strategy that recognizes that the needs of different stakeholders are unique and "one size does not fit all."
  • Customer Klorman Construction - key customer speaker, William Klorman exemplifies the technology innovation theme of the conference with a review of Klorman's 15-year history with construction project management software.
  • Meridian's Global Expansion - a review of how Meridian has followed customers to new parts of the world - both new to Meridian and construction project management technology.

About Meridian Systems

Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), is the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations. Building owners, construction and engineering firms, and public agencies use Meridian software to effectively manage capital building and facility renovation programs. In 2011, Meridian secured the top spot among off-the-shelf project management software used by the construction industry1. Meridian also is a pioneer in combining plan-build-operate features on an open technology platform to provide infrastructure lifecycle management solutions for capital building owners. Download free Meridian research and case studies by going to: http://info.meridiansystems.com/downloads/

1 2011 IT Playbook, Constructech Magazine

Meridian Systems
Tamara Kaestner, 916-294-2375
Sr. Marketing Manager
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