Meridian Systems Announces New Independent Software Vendor Relationship with Data Builder Inc.
Meridian’s Prolog software users can leverage sophisticated document collaboration with Data Builder’s e-PCS solution
FOLSOM, Calif. (May 21, 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 Data Builder, Inc., an expert and leader in developing integrated document management solutions for general contractors and facilities management companies.
As an authorized Meridian ISV, Data Builder offers technology solutions to Meridian customers and partners that enhance the capabilities of Meridian’s Prolog® software. Data Builder provides e-PCS, a secure, ASP-based electronic document management solution that integrates with Prolog software to provide sophisticated document collaboration, workflow support, full text search capabilities and secure access via the Internet.
Through its integration with Prolog software, e-PCS provides a consistent and auditable process for managing documents and communication by automating the collection, distribution, collaboration and archiving of construction documentation from pre-construction through closeout. Data Builder’s expertise in construction document management, consulting, solution development, implementation and support provides clients with powerful construction document management workflow control, effective close-out and unparalleled risk management.
“By becoming a Meridian ISV partner we can deliver a single integrated solution that combines the Internet-based electronic document management capabilities of e-PCS, with the complete project management control of Prolog software,” said Drew Grant, CEO, Data Builder, Inc.
“We are pleased to announce Data Builder as an ISV partner as they will clearly deliver best-of-breed solutions to our customer base,” said Bruno Berti, senior director of product management at Meridian. “With e-PCS and Prolog, our customers have access to an easy-to-integrate solution where the product strengths are aligned with the needs and requirements of our joint customers and the market at large.”
Prolog software delivers total project management control for construction projects by automating day-to-day tasks and processes, from project design to close-out. For more information on Prolog software, call Meridian at (800) 850 2660, or visit: http://www.meridiansystems.com/products/prolog/constructionprojectmanagement.asp.
About Data Builder, Inc.
Data Builder is a leading professional services group that offers document management consulting services, training and implementation and client support during pre-sales and post-sales phases. Data Builder solutions offer effective administration, communication and control of critical documentation across a wide range of industries helping to reduce and mitigate operational risk and improve business processes. For more information, visit www.databuilderinc.com.
Data Builder Contact
Sales Office: 515-471-1600
sales@databuilderinc.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 been ranked the market share leader for project management software by Constructech magazine,1 and by the CFMA among general contractors larger than $101 million in revenue.2 For more information, call Meridian Systems at (800) 850 2660, or visit: www.meridiansystems.com.
12008 National Construction-Technology survey, Constructech Magazine.
2CFMA’s 2008 Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry,seventh edition
Meridian Contact
Tamara Kaestner, Marketing Programs Manager
(916) 294 2375, tkaestner@meridiansystems.com
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