Introduces OMP3, a unique quality assessment and process improvement methodology in the Middle East

Extends assessment services worldwide by signing an MOU with a Claudia M. Baca

Dubai, October 22, 2007 - Collaboration Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) announced today that it will offer a unique assessment service to Middle East organizations concerned with measuring their business maturity level. The Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) ProductSuite is a global approach, developed by PMI and Der Norske Veritas (DNV), which allows organizations to assess current maturity, determine ideal maturity, and tracks steps to improvement.

Furthermore, it helps organizations monitor their business performance to make strategic decisions and increase maturity. Companies with greater maturity can expect tangible benefits that include better-performing project portfolio, better resource allocation, increased stability and market share, and fewer cost overruns.

CMCS, the leading provider of project, portfolio and risk management applications and training courses in the Middle East, will offer this efficient evaluation model through full-time PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors and Consultants to mid and large sized organizations in this region.

Additionally, CMCS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with US-based consultancy firm, Claudia M. Baca, to offer OPM3 services to companies across the world.

Saadi Adra, PMP a senior consultant and an OPM3 Certified Assessor and Consultant will spearhead this new service throughout the Middle East while Claudia Baca will rollout the service for the rest of the world.

Bassam Samman, CEO and founder of CMCS says, "Given the rapid growth of the project development market in the Middle East, companies need to analyze their business structure for better performance and repeated growth. With its unique approach to maturity assessment, we are confident that OPM3 will deliver tangible benefits by helping organizations identify and overcome their challenge."

Saadi Adra said: "CMCS will work closely with the company's stakeholders to conduct a rigorous assessment using OPM3. This will give companies a microscopic view of their business structure to understand their strengths and weaknesses - enabling them to make right business choices and thus increase organisational maturity."

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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 OPM3 OPM3 is the acronym for organizational project management maturity model and is a global standard developed by PMI, while OPM3 ProductSuite consists of the tools, certification and other issues is developed by PMI and DNV. It covers and assesses all aspects of project management: portfolio management, program management and project management. OPM3® is a standard unlike other contemporary maturity models. OPM3 offers the key to organizational project management maturity with three interlocking elements: KNOWLEDGE element, ASSESSMENT element, IMPROVEMENT element About DNV Certification

Det Norske Veritas Certification (DNV) is an independant, autonomous foundation established in 1864 that is working to safeguard life, property and the environment. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, DNV comprises over 300 offices in more than 100 countries, with 6,200 employees, and has been a leader in the development of assessment, certification and improvement tools since 1977. DNV is one of the leading international management system certifying bodies in the world having issued more then 50,000 certificates across a very broad spectrum of manufacturing and service industries.

About PMI
With nearly 220,000 members in more than 150 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.

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

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