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 SUNNYVALE, Calif.,  May 7, 2013  /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB)announced today that the Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) willimplement Proliance  capital program and management software from MeridianSystems, part of the Trimble Buildings Group. Musanada is responsible fordelivering shared services for  Abu Dhabi  government entities (ADGEs). Musanada manages the design, procurement and construction of hundreds ofprojects for the  Abu Dhabi  government.Musanada will implement Proliance software to improve the management of design,construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Emirate of  Abu Dhabi.The use of Proliance will help stakeholders throughout the Musanada organizationgain control of project documentation, scheduling, budget and workflow in orderto complete current and future projects more quickly and efficiently."Musanada selected Proliance software due to its proven track record ofsuccessful implementations with large-scale commercial and government projectsaround the world," said  Mohamed Khalifa Al Fahed Al Mehairi, chief executiveofficer of Musanada. "Proliance is able to integrate with our existing softwareand the platform's collaborative workflow engine is unmatched. The ability togain visibility into how projects are performing across our portfolio will nodoubt have a positive, long-term economic impact on our efforts.""At the forefront of technology and process innovation, Musanada strives tobring world-class services to its government entities," said  Peter Hedlund,regional director for Trimble Buildings in the  Middle East. "Trimble Buildingsaligns technology solutions for the building and infrastructure owner across thedesign-build-operate lifecycle. As we continue to expand our customer base inthe  Middle East, we are pleased that Proliance has been selected by Musanada toadvance the delivery of capital infrastructure and construction programsthroughout  Abu Dhabi."  In 2012, Musanada began seeking an efficient and cost effective softwareplatform that would help the organization manage multiple large projects andkeep stakeholders continually updated and informed throughout the buildinglifecycle. After evaluating Proliance, Musanada approved the software for  AbuDhabi  government projects.Meridian recently enhanced Proliance capital program management software withthe ability to support multiple languages, including Arabic, and adaptation to alocalized Hijri calendar to address the unique regional requirements of largeproject owners such as Musanada.   About Abu Dhabi General Services  Abu Dhabi General Services or "Musanada" was established under Emiri Decree No.27 in  December 2007, in order to provide shared services to Abu DhabiGovernment entities where Musanada can substantially contribute to therealization of  Abu Dhabi's objective to become one of the five top governmentsin the world. Musanada's key mission is to provide all ADGEs with scalable andresponsive solutions that increase the quality, efficiency and transparency ofservices provided by Abu Dhabi Government to citizens, residents and businessesin the Emirate.For more information, visit:  
  www.musanada.co.ae.
   About Trimble Buildings GroupTrimble Buildings, a part of Trimble's Engineering and Construction segment, isa world leader in technology for construction project optimization across thedesign-build-operate (DBO) lifecycle. By providing intuitive software and fieldsolutions that span the brands of Meridian Systems, Plancal, SketchUp, Tekla,Vico Software and WinEst, Trimble is dedicated to helping building owners andAEC service providers improve productivity, increase efficiencies and maximizeprofitability of construction projects across the entire workflow fromsimulation to renovation. Used in over 141 countries around the world andsupported by a global dealer and distribution partner network, precision Trimbletechnology is a mainstay of the building industry. Trimble Buildings' DBOportfolio draws on unparalleled expertise from across the entire continuum toprovide building professionals with a comprehensive solution that responds totheir specialized needs while benefiting from an understanding of the totalworkflow at every step.   Additional information on Proliance software can be found at:  
  http://info.meridiansystems.com.
 About TrimbleTrimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses andgovernment significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applicationsrequiring positioning or location, including surveying, construction,agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In additionto utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimblesolutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user.Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user in thefield and to ensure communication between the field and the office. Founded in1978, Trimble is headquartered in  Sunnyvale, Calif.For more information, visit:  
  www.trimble.com.
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