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In this issue of Connections
 Corporate News
- The Illinois Tollway Earns Constructech Vision Award
- The Weitz Company Receives Constructech Vision Award
Industry Research
- New Research On Real Estate and Facilities Lifecycle Best Practices
- Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction, & RE Industries
Product News
- Meridian Systems Information Library
- SupportLink
- Prolog Training
- ProjectTalk
- e-Learning Center
Product Tips
- Preparing Shared Licensing for Prolog Manager 2007 R1
- Looking for Resources to Help You Work with Proliance?
Industry News
- Toward Successful Implementations
- Cognos to Acquire Applix
- Integrated Technologies Connect Project Participants
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 Meridian to Attend Construction Association of Americas (CMAA) Conference & Tradeshow
October 7-9, 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois
Explore the many products and services available to CMs, PMs, and owners, and also celebrate CMAA's achievements during the past year. This year's conference theme, Collaboration Creates Success, weaves throughout the event, highlighting how through collaboration you can create successful projects.
Meridian will be participating as an exhibitor at CMAA 2007.
Meridian 's booth location is #307. For additional details on the event, visit: http://cmaanet.org/national_conference_07.php.
Corporate News
The Illinois Tollway Earns Constructech Vision Award for Employing Construction Program Management Software from Meridian Systems
Meridian, HNTB, and KFA acknowledged as technology enablers
"We congratulate the Illinois Tollway, as well as HNTB and KFA, for this honorable recognition. We are pleased that Proliance can help capital project owners, like the Illinois Tollway, implement an ILM (Infrastructure Lifecycle Management) solution that can improve business practices and gain efficiencies in managing the plan, build, and operate process." Read more at the above link.
The Weitz Company Receives Constructech Vision Award for Employing Construction Program Management Software from Meridian Systems
Meridian Systems and Data Builder acknowledged as technology enablers
"We congratulate the Weitz Company for this honorable recognition. Weitz has been a leader in utilizing technology to support its mission critical processes, including seamless collaboration and improved visibility into their business performance." Read more at the above link.
Additional Meridian News
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Industry Research
New Research On Real Estate and Facilities Lifecycle Best Practices Now Available from Meridian Systems
Aberdeen Group study details how "Best in Class" companies manage spend for real estate and facilities management
Meridian announced that a new Aberdeen Group, Inc. research study on enterprise spend for real estate and facilities management is now available as a free download at http://my.meridiansystems.com/newsletter/. Read more at the above link.
Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction & RE Industries
Bridging the Technology Gap: The Role of Infrastructure Life-Cycle Management in Controlling Risk and Improving Operations
This IDC Vendor Spotlight reviews the emerging market for infrastructure lifecycle management (ILM) applications and the impact this technology is having on program management at engineering and construction organizations. The ILM market originates from project and portfolio management, with a specific focus on capital asset project planning, execution and operations for building owners and their AEC industry service providers. Click here to download the complete research study.
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Product News
Meridian Systems Information Library
Download product demonstrations, case studies, whitepapers, recorded webcasts, notable articles and more.
SupportLink
This password-protected support extranet-exclusively for customers-provides all the tools and information you need to find answers to your Meridian support questions. You'll find the latest information on our products, technical bulletins, documentation, product downloads and more.
Prolog Training
Interested in Prolog training classes? Be sure to check out the complete schedule of upcoming sessions taking place in a city near you. Prolog classes are being offered by the Meridian Global Partner Network. Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule!
ProjectTalk
ProjectTalk subscribers can log in here to access the hosted version of our full-featured project management, and collaboration solution.
e-Learning Center
Using a blended learning approach of self-paced and instructor-led on-line training, the e-Learning Center offers users a personalized curriculum based on role and learning style.
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Product Tips of the Month
Preparing Shared Licensing for Prolog Manager 2007 R1
By Brad Anger, Meridian Technical Analyst
In order to support the Windows Vista operating system (all versions) Prolog Manager 2007 R1 shared licensing behavior has changed. The Prolog Manager licensing server must be setup in this way in order to work properly. Read more at the above link.
Looking for Resources to Help You Work with Proliance?
By Moki Fujita, Meridian Sr. Technical Analyst
In addition to this Online Help, Meridian also provides each installation of Proliance with detailed technical documentation. These materials are directed to system administrators, system integrators, and report authors, to aid in customizing and taking full advantage of Proliance features and functionality. Read more at the above link.
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Industry News
Toward Successful Implementations
By Susan Smith, AECcafe.com, September 3-7, 2007
In the past few years, when asked what is the greatest competitor of the construction project management system, many people have cited the fax machine and email. That list of competitors might also be expanded to include Microsoft Excel and other office management tools. Read more at the above link.
Cognos to Acquire Applix
By Constructech Magazine, September 7, 2007
Cognos Inc., http://www.cognos.com/, Ottawa, Ont., announced it will acquire fellow business-intelligence software vendor Applix Inc., http://www.applix.com/, Westborough, Mass., for approximately $340 million. Read more at the above link.
Integrated Technologies Connect Project Participants
By LaVonne Frazier, CENews.com, July 31, 2007
The survey engineering and construction industries are poised for dramatic, positive change. To keep up with overwhelming demand for new infrastructure in the face of a limited workforce base, construction firms are tasked with making major productivity gains. In the midst of this change, surveyors can continue to master the new technologies and become even more central to infrastructure development. Exponential productivity gains, reduction of rework, and elimination of waste are possible through a variety of innovative solutions currently on the market. Read more at the above link.
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