Meridian Systems[R].(Proliance[R] solution )

Meridian Systems provides enterprise solutions that optimize the plan, build, and operate phases of real estate, construction, and other physical infrastructure initiatives. Meridian solutions are used by more than 8,500 of today's large building owners, government agencies, and engineering and construction firms to improve top-line revenue growth while reducing their capital construction costs. Meridian provides both traditional software and hosted ASP solutions.

Meridian's Proliance[R] solution allows global enterprises to streamline new capital construction programs and efficiently maintain existing facilities. Built on a modern XML and Web services technology platform, Proliance uniquely integrates Project and Portfolio Management, Facility Management, Business Intelligence, and Business Process Management. By implementing Proliance, you'll be able to complete projects with greater efficiency and within shorter cycle times. Proliance will continue to work for you, reducing facility service requirements and maintenance costs by enabling predictive and preventive building maintenance management.

Its Prolog[R] Application Suite provides total project management control for project-driven businesses by automating day-to-day tasks from project design to close-out. As the industry leader in project management for contractors over $100 million (according to a 2004 CFMA Technology Survey), Prolog automates all aspects of the construction life-cycle with complete functionality in collaboration, purchasing management, cost control, document management, and field administration.

All Meridian products are backed by a range of customer support services, including implementation, training, consulting, and technical support. In addition, the company offers three application-hosting options to meet each customer's specific needs:

* Self Hosting--Customers host products on their own servers, providing access to users via the Internet, extranets, and intranets.

* On Demand--A monthly fee-based ASP offering.

* Managed Hosting--Meridian quickly establishes service for organizations that want to commence using the applications but require more time to prepare their environment and staff for self-hosting.

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