Meridian Systems Announces New Independent Software Vendor Relationship with Latista Technologies, Inc.
Latista Field provides Prolog users with real-time access to field-related inspections results, reports and schedule updates
FOLSOM, Calif. (January 30, 2008) – Meridian Systems, a software solutions leader for improving capital program and construction project performance announced today a new Independent Software Vendor (ISV) relationship with Latista Technologies, Inc., a leader in field operations management solutions. Latista Field®, a versatile and mobile solution from Latista, extends Meridian’s Prolog® Manager software functionality to the field and expands functionality to automate specific project management processes via mobile Tablet PCs and a Web-based platform combination.
As an authorized Meridian ISV, Latista provides Meridian customers and partners onsite technology solutions to support and enhance the capabilities of Prolog software using mobile Tablet PC-based software for completing and managing quality inspections, punch lists, deficiency logs, daily reports, and safety reports on the jobsite. Prolog software provides total construction project management control for large to mid-sized organizations including general contractors, architects, engineering firms and public and private owners and operators.
“Latista is excited to be selected as an ISV partner for Meridian, the leader in providing project management solutions to the construction industry,” says Christopher D. Ramsey, executive vice president, Latista Technologies, Inc. “We look forward to providing Latista Field to accelerate project delivery for Meridian customers by extending critical functionality onsite, directly to the field.”
“The increased demand for performance within the AEC industry has fueled the prevalence of improved productivity, especially on the jobsite. Latista’s powerful solution, Latista Field, offers exciting possibilities for Meridian customers,” stated Bruno Berti, senior director of product management at Meridian. “We are pleased to announce them as an ISV partner.”
Latista Field, an industry leading mobile field management solution, allows a variety of field personnel to use mobile Tablet PC-based software. All project information and documentation is synchronized seamlessly with a central database that is web-based allowing all project participants real-time access to field-related inspections results, reports and schedule updates.
About Latista Technologies, Inc.
Latista is a leading provider of field management software and services. Latista’s solutions are helping enterprises improve field operations, customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across company supply chains and business operations. Latista industry solutions support the unique business processes of several industry segments, including construction and real estate. For more information on Latista call (800) 941-8941, or, visit www.latista.com.
Latista Contact
Chris Ramsey, Executive Vice President
(703) 391-1070 extension 113, cramsey@latista.com
About Meridian Systems
Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), provides software solutions that improve capital program, project and facility performance. Meridian product and service offerings enable building owners, construction firms, and public agencies to streamline the plan-build–operate project lifecycle, reducing construction costs, schedules, and project risk. Meridian has received market leadership rankings from Constructech magazine and the CFMA. For more information on Meridian, call (800) 850-2660, or visit www.meridiansystems.com.
Meridian Contact
Tamara Kaestner, Marketing Programs Manager
(916) 294 2375,
tkaestner@meridiansystems.com
