The Cram Group Joins The Meridian Service Provider Network

Release Date: December 29, 2004

New York, New York. The Cram Group (TCG), a leading provider of managed hosting services and web-based solutions for the AEC industry has become an inaugural member in the Meridian Systems® Service Provider Network. This partnership uniquely combines solutions from Meridian Systems and value-added services from TCG as part of their ProjectXnet ASP services portfolio. Meridian created its Service Provider Network program to meet the increased AEC industry demand for subscription-based software and services, said Mark Breunig, senior director of business development for Meridian Systems. TCG s ability to offer Meridian products combined with other high value software applications on a secure and reliable on-demand platform allows TCG customers quick access to a complete construction and project management solution specific to their needs and software budgeting requirements. ProjectXnet ASP features the Prolog® Application Suite in a per user/month subscriber license model. Prolog is the industry leader in providing complete project management control for the construction industry. The ProjectXnet ASP solution also integrates with Microsoft Office®, Microsoft Exchange® and Document Locator® providing TCG customers with collaborative document and email management. TCG backs its offering with Meridian certified support staff and industry-proven implementation, training and technical services. We are changing the AEC software marketplace with our innovative approach to licensing and deployment of best of breed applications from a single web-based location. Meridian s progressive thinking with the license distribution model for the SPN program enables us to concentrate on the sales and service aspects of being an Application Service Provider said Wes Smith, Principal of The Cram Group.

About The Meridian Systems Meridian Systems provides enterprise solutions that optimize the plan, build and operate phases of real estate, construction and other physical infrastructure initiatives. Meridian solutions are used by more than 8,500 of today's large building owners, government agencies, and engineering and construction firms to improve top line revenue growth while reducing their capital construction costs. Meridian uniquely provides both traditional software and hosted ASP solutions, and ranks as a market share leader in project management software among general contractors with over $100 million in revenue. Meridian is headquartered in Folsom, Calif. For more information, call Meridian at 1-800-850-2660, or go to www.meridiansystems.com.