TAGITI's alliance with CMCS will provide a major boost regarding the technological capabilities of the regional market- Abu Zahra

AMMAN, JORDAN --- August 19, 2007--- In a move aimed at meeting the region’s growing technological demands, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAGITI), the IT consultancy company of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg), has announced an exclusive partnership with Collaboration Management and Control Systems (CMCS), a leading provider of project, portfolio and risk management solutions and training courses across the Middle East.

The partnership will allow TAGITI to enhance its project management services by utilizing CMCS leading Primavera software solutions in various organizations across the Middle East to effectively manage complex or time-sensitive projects.

TAGITI will also offer project management training accredited by the Project Management Institute and the American Associate of Cost Engineers Standards, the leaders in project management certification and standards.

“Our alliance with CMCS will provide a major boost regarding the project management service capabilities of the regional market," said TAGITI Regional Manager Mohammad Abu Zahra.

"TAGorg’s many years of experience in business consulting coupled with TAGITI’s commitment to technology and professional consultancy services will serve for a powerful partnership with CMCS," he added. 

Bassam Al Samman, CEO and founder of CMCS, said: “We will work closely with TAGITI to build project management awareness among regional companies, encouraging them to make this an essential part of their business process."
He elaborated "We are confident that with our expertise and robust technology, TAGITI will see a number of tangible benefits.”

Together, TAGITI and CMCS will draw on their professional experts and industry experience to lead efforts in implementing project management solutions in a variety of sectors, including industry, education, businesses and government, throughout the Middle East.

About TAGITI

As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg), TAGITI operates through its offices and provides a complete range of distinctive services. Equipped with extensive and unrivalled business experience in the Arab world, and combined with in-depth knowledge of technology, social and business cultures, TAGITI is able to tailor its services to meet its clients’ needs and their relevant business environments.

Founded in 1972, TAGorg is an international holding company that employs over 1800 professionals and operates out of 70 offices in the Middle East and North Africa, with representative offices in Europe and North America.

For more information about TAGITI, please visit www.tagiti.com

About CMCS

CMCS offers Project, Portfolio and Risk Management Information System solutions for the Engineering & Construction, Power, Energy & Process, IT & Telecommunication and Government sectors in the Middle East.
 
As a certified reseller for Method 123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM), CMCS provides a cost-effective solution for building integrated project management methodologies. CMCS is a registered education provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), approved education provider of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and authorized knowledge provider of the Engineering Management Certification International (EMCI). For more information, please visit www.cmcs.ae.