Company unveils latest business solutions at Gitex 2007

Dubai, September 4, 2006 - Furthering its commitment to boosting the performance and productivity of businesses across the Middle East, Collaboration Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) will showcase next-generation business applications and specialized training courses at Gitex 2007. The unveilings come at a time when, according to Bassam Samman, CEO and founder of CMCS, regional economies are increasingly dependent on the kinds of project management solutions CMCS provides.

"The Middle East is engaged in a historic drive to diversify its industries and attract overseas investment," said Samman. "This has increased the project work across all sectors, especially the public sector. Accordingly, project management is increasingly being seen as a crucial factor in overall economic growth - so the need for the right tools and training to deliver a project successfully is higher than ever before."

CMCS confirmed that the products and services showcased at Gitex will enable small to large companies to transform their operations by reducing costs and increasing efficiency.  Senior CMCS consultants will be on hand to highlight the strategic benefits of project management applications, which allow users to make informed decisions and manage risks with contingency plans.

The company will offer the latest versions of Primavera V6, RIB Cost Estimating solutions and Vela System. CMCS' smart business applications are designed to meet the needs of over ten distinct industries, which allow users to plan and control projects with a high degree of accuracy, keeping them on time and under budget through the capture and reuse of best practices.

Samman added, "Using CMCS' robust solutions, companies have a ready platform to plan strategically while enjoying easy access to relevant information, documents and costs, allowing them to anticipate challenges early on and address 'what-if' scenarios."

Having gained a market share of over 70 per cent in the Middle East, CMCS plans to expand its focus to introduce innovative solutions and extend its customer base. The leading regional project management company concluded several major business deals in the region this year, including providing project, portfolio and risk management applications for Daman Investments, Dubai Metro, Emaar Properties, Qatar National Project Management, Qatari Diar, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, Siemens, TECOM Investments FZ LLC, WS Atkins & Partners, NASA Multiplex, Bahrain Bay Development and Dubai Holdings

CMCS will also use Gitex to offer discounted training packages to C-level executives, IT managers, team leaders and project professionals. CMCS WS-24 stand is located in Hall 5 at the Oracle World.

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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. CMCS integrated solutions are based on state-of-the-art applications from Primavera Systems, Inc. and RIB Cost Estimating and Vela Systems.

As a certified reseller for Method 123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM), CMCS provides a cost-effective solution for building integrated project management methodologies. CMCS solutions include providing certified products training and accredited project management training. 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.

About Primavera
Primavera is a software company who provides business solutions for a project-driven world. The company helps organizations identify which projects are most important, and makes it easy for people to work collaboratively on those projects and deliver them successfully. Primavera solutions are industry-specific and role-based, with the power to support global enterprises. Primavera solutions have ensured the success of projects collectively worth more than $5.5 trillion, including the management of IT projects that span the globe, the construction of the world's tallest buildings, ongoing multi-billion dollar oil discovery projects, space exploration, and the efficient use of personnel at professional services organizations. For more information, visit www.primavera.com

About Vela Systems, Inc.:
Vela Systems is The Leader in Mobile Software for the AEC Industry™ The Vela software suite significantly accelerates field processes related to construction, capital projects and capital equipment - reducing cycle times while improving quality assurance and risk management. Industry leading Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Owners agree that Vela Systems helps them Inspect Faster, Collaborate Easier, and Finish Sooner™. For more information, please visit www.velasystems.com

CMCS Contact:
Bita Riahi
CMCS
Management Solutions Manager
Tel: + 9714 3432148
Fax: +9714 3438756

Media Contact:
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