New value added reseller increases support for Meridian's construction project management solutions

FOLSOM, Calif. (January 21, 2009) - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new value added reseller (VAR) agreement with Southern Precision. Concentrating on construction and heavy highway clients in Northern and Central Florida, Southern Precision will also provide comprehensive training and support to Meridian Prolog® software users.

Southern Precision will resell Meridian Prolog software and related products as well as offer ongoing consulting, implementation and training services beyond the initial purchase and installation. Prolog software, the industry standard for successful construction project delivery, delivers total project management control for construction projects by automating day-to-day tasks and processes, from project design to close-out.

"For 25 years, Southern Precision has supplied contractors with the tools they need to successfully complete projects on time and on budget," says Fred Meyer, president at Southern Precision. "In the current economic landscape, our relationship with Meridian allows us to provide more complete technology solutions to our customers that maximize their investment in technology, equipment and personnel."

"By increasing our network of global resellers to include VARs like Southern Precision, who specialize in advanced construction and heavy highway technology, we ensure that our customers can partner with experts to realize the maximum value of their Prolog software investment," said Elizabeth Dodson, director of business development at Meridian Systems.

Meridian's global reseller partner network enhances customers' investment in Meridian software solutions by providing in-depth industry experience and value-added implementation and training services. For more information, visit: http://www.meridiansystems.com/partners/findreseller.asp.

About Southern Precision
For over 25 years, Southern Precision has been providing technology driven solutions for the construction and surveying industries. Combining their knowledge and experience with industry leading hardware and software helps customers realize greater efficiency and maximize profits. Southern Precision puts the right tools in the right hands. For more information please visit: http://www.sprecise.com.


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. To learn more about how project-based organizations are benefitting from Meridian solutions, download a user study from FMI by visiting: http://www.meridiansystems.com.