Leading Expert in Strategic Planning to Speak at the FM:Systems’ 2006 User’s Conference

Conference to provide customers with an opportunity to sharpen their skills, preview new features and network with peers

Raleigh, N.C – September 11, 2006 – FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), is pleased to announce that Meredith Thatcher, President of Carroll Thatcher Planning Group, has been named as a featured speaker for its 2006 National User Conference.  FM:Systems will host thel event at the Hotel Allegro in Chicago on September 14-15, 2006.

“It is an honor to be invited as the keynote speaker for the FM:Systems user’s conference,” said Thatcher.  “It is an excellent opportunity for companies to share best practices and to learn how to better utilize technology to improve their facility and space planning initiatives.”

Meredith joined Carroll Thatcher Planning Group in 1982 and has been President since 1997. She is a facility strategic planner and a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Meredith is a Senior Advisor to the International Centre for Facilities, a qualified instructor for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and speaks regularly in Canada and the United States on facility issues. In 2005, Meredith was honored by being named an IFMA Fellow. The most prestigious title bestowed by IFMA, this designation recognizes outstanding contribution and services rendered to the Association. Meredith was also named to the international Board of Directors of IFMA.

“We are pleased to have Meredith join us for the 2006 user’s conference,” said Michael Schley, CEO, FM:Systems.  “As a leader in strategic planning issues, she will be able to share valuable insight for our growing customer base.”

This year’s conference promises to provide users with the opportunity to network with their peers, sharpen skills and preview new features and direction in product development. This two-day event will include user presentations, special training courses, practical workshops and interactive user forums.

To learn more about the conference, please visit http://www.fmsystems.com/news/events/2006UC/index.html

About FM:Systems, Inc.
FM:Systems, Inc. provides integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) that help facilities and real estate professionals deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve the productivity of the entire organization. Customers take advantage of FM:Systems’ Web-based applications to improve facilities and space management, real estate and portfolio management, and maintenance management.

Many of the world’s leading organizations rely on FM:Systems solutions such as Bellsouth, Cendant, Computer Associates, Devon Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, GMAC Financial Services, Lockheed Martin, NASD, Northwestern University, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Progress Energy, Target Stores and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. 

FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and conducts business in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about FM:Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com or call 1-800-648-8030.

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