SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) opened its 7(th) international users conference on Monday with more than 4,200 registered attendees from 83 countries around the world. Dimensions 2014 provided insight into how information technologies are redefining the way professionals work to achieve success. This year the conference addressed innovations in Agriculture, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, Engineering, Government, Mapping, Natural Resources, Surveying, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics and Utilities. Trimble Dimensions was held November 3-5 at the Mirage and Treasure Island Hotels in Las Vegas.

"We are extremely pleased that this year's conference set a new record for attendance. Trimble Dimensions has earned the reputation of being one of the most educational and exciting industry events," said Peter Large, Trimble vice president. "It is truly a unique conference focused on how advanced technology solutions are transforming the way the world's work is done."

At Dimensions 2014, attendees gained insight into how information technology is transforming the way professionals work, by using integrated workflows to increase productivity. Participants heard how industry colleagues use Trimble's end-to-end technology to easily transform data into intelligent, usable information. Attendees saw first-hand how new tools, processes and ideas can help make a positive impact on their businesses.

Throughout the conference, attendees had a variety of opportunities to network with key industry players, nurture business relationships and discover how to overcome challenges in today's competitive business environment.

Highlights included 584 educational sessions including both on-site and off-site immersive training, more than 40 specialized tracks to advance career objectives with many sessions qualifying for Professional Development Hour (PDH) hours, and on-site product demonstrations.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.

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