Bangert Computer Systems Joins the Meridian Systems Value Added Reseller Partner Network

Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with Bangert Computer Systems (Bangert), Inc. Concentrating on Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) clients in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, Bangert will provide comprehensive software sales and professional services for Meridian’s Prolog ® solution.

Bangert has been providing complete end-to-end solutions to the industry with enterprise resource planning (ERP), estimating, customer relationship management (CRM) and project management capabilities for over twenty years. A trusted vendor in its market area, Bangert has provided construction project management technology services to more than 1,300 construction businesses.

“Profitable construction organizations must have a laser-sharp focus on performance, and technology to support a strong and well-thought out business strategy,” said Khensa Bangert, vice president of business growth & marketing, Bangert Computer Systems. “By combining powerful software for project control and transparency with Bangert Computer’s knowledge of construction best practices, we can give companies a significant competitive advantage.”

“Meridian is the leader in construction project management software, and this new relationship allows us to increase the value we deliver to our customers,” said Kurt Bangert, President, Bangert Computer Systems.

“Meridian continues to partner with companies that have deep construction industry knowledge and proven customer track records, such as Bangert,” said Elizabeth Dodson, director of business development at Meridian Systems. “This new relationship allows our AEC clients in the Midwest region to combine Prolog’s best-in-class technology with Bangert’s experience, creating project management solutions tailored to their business.”

Meridian’s global reseller network enhances customers’ investments 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 Bangert Computer Systems

Bangert Computer Systems, Inc., founded in 1983, is a leading provider of construction software solutions for project management, accounting, and estimating, as well as software consulting services in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Southern Illinois.

Bangert’s approach is three-fold. Initially, the company focuses on being a business partner to help customers determine the best-fit software solution for their business model, company size and goals. After this initial analysis, Bangert focuses on customizing and implementing the selected solution to fit a customer’s unique needs. Finally, Bangert trains the end users on how to fully and efficiently use the software to realize the best return on the investment. It has successfully done so for more than 1,300 companies. For more information, visit www.bangertcomputer.com .

About Meridian Systems

Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ:TRMB), is the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations (PBO 2 ). 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: www.meridiansystems.com .