Parallan Computer, Inc. changes name to Meridian Data Inc.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 1995-- The shareholders of Parallan Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:PLLN) today approved a resolution to change the company's name to Meridian Data, Inc. The renamed company's stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on NMS See NetWare Management System. , but now under the symbol "MDCD MDCD Michigan Department of Career Development MDCD Mobile Data Collection Device MDCD Message-Driven Confidence-Driven ". On December 1, 1994, Parallan Computer acquired Meridian Data. With the acquisition of Meridian, Parallan has completed its exit from the superserver and client-server business into the networked CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). industry. Founded in 1986, Meridian Data is a leading provider of CD-based network software and systems solutions. The Company is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif., and maintains offices in Lawrenceville, NJ, Herndon, VA and Naperville, IL. About Meridian Data Meridian's products are available through leading commercial distributors and value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs) worldwide. Under Meridian's Commitment to Reseller Excellence (CORE) Program, specially trained and authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: VARs install and support Meridian's CD-based products in Fortune 1000 companies and federal, state and local government organizations. Meridian teams up with key independent software vendors to deliver software-intensive database management, document imaging and archiving solutions. Through its authorized reseller network, the Company also markets turnkey CD systems/database application bundles in partnership with information providers, such as The Follett Software Company and SilverPlatter Information. CONTACT: Meridian Data Erik Miller, 408/438-3100 |
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