Meridian Systems Announces Dates for 2011 User Conference

FOLSOM, Calif. (April 7, 2011) - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today that its 2011 User Conference will be held October 11-13, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, California.

This annual customer event brings together project-based organizations from several infrastructure-intensive industries to share best practices and customer case studies for Meridian's two primary product offerings: 

• Proliance® software, the leading infrastructure lifecycle management solution that manages capital projects, programs and facilities in one system of record
• Prolog® software, the industry standard for construction project control and transparency

Call for Speakers
Meridian customers and partners interested in participating as a user conference speaker should complete a speaker submission survey for consideration. Speakers will be requested to share a company case study, project profile, or project management best practice that leverages Meridian's Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions. Speaker submissions are due May 31, 2011, for more information visit Call for Speakers on the Meridian Systems Web site.

Meridian Systems Hall of Fame
The 2011 User Conference will also feature Meridian's second annual Customer Hall of Fame program, where inductees will be recognized during the conference general sessions. The Meridian Systems Hall of Fame recognizes project-based organizations that are best in class when it comes to managing infrastructure-intensive capital building programs and construction projects. Visit the Hall of Fame on the Meridian Systems Web site, by August 2, 2011 to be considered for a 2011 Hall of Fame Award.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available to Meridian technology and business partners. Participating sponsors receive direct exposure to the Meridian user community of building owners, construction and engineering firms, and public agencies.

For more information on these opportunities, please visit Sponsorship Opportunities on the Meridian Web site or contact Mindy Matullo, marketing programs manager at mmatullo@meridiansystems.com.  
Registration will be open April 14, 2011.

About Meridian Systems
Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), is the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations (PBO2). Building owners, construction and engineering firms, and public agencies use Meridian software to effectively manage capital building programs and facility assets. Meridian offers construction project management and infrastructure lifecycle management solutions that reduce project costs and schedules across the plan-build-operate project lifecycle. Subscribe to the Meridian Information Library for free access to premium research and case studies by going to: http://my.meridiansystems.com/downloads/.