LINKdotNET, the leading privately owned Internet service and solutions provider in Egypt and the Middle East, is proud to announce that it has successfully completed its appraisal for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 Staged Representation, based on the SCAMPI CLASS A Appraisal Method, on the 29th of June, 2006.
CMMI certification is a global standard for best industry practices for software development. The CMMI level 3 accomplishment recognizes LINKdotNET's software and systems engineering activities. The certification process was based on extensive appraisal conducted by QAI, a certified independent Software Engineering Institute (SEI) lead assessor.
It's through the support and close coordination with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), the governmental agency which aims at supporting the export-oriented IT sector in Egypt, and the Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC), that LINKdotNET achieved the certification.
"This achievement underlines LINKdotNET's commitment to Egypt's IT strategy to globally export software development. This is a part of our commitment to support the IT Industry in Egypt, and have a competitive edge in the world market," said Dr. Gamal Aly, Chairman Of the Software Engineering Competence Center.
"This rating is much more than just an affirmation of LINKdotNET's quality systems and software engineering practices - it reflects on our employees' talents and their emphasis on customer satisfaction," said Hanan Abdel Meguid, LINKdotNET's Chief Solutions Officer. "This achievement is solid proof that we follow a precise and detailed system to deliver high-end solutions to our clients and it surely furnishes the path for more future accomplishments and accreditation," she added.
Keen on delivering world class e-solutions, LINKdotNET has used this approach to achieve process excellence, so that the CMMI certification becomes a strong indication of the level of professionalism and maturity of LINKdotNET's software engineering processes. CMMI also ensures process integration to deliver higher quality and excellence.
"The CMMI Level 3 rating highlights the fact that LINKdotNET continuously drives process improvements to benefit its customers," said Nermine Faltas, Quality Manager at LINKdotNET." This process discipline enables us to deliver high quality solutions that meet our customers' needs. We will continue our process improvement path to attain higher levels of CMMI maturity," she added.
Worth mentioning, LINKdotNET's history of process improvement includes its achievement of the ISO 9001:2000 certification. LINKdotNET is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Business Process and Integration, Custom Development Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.
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About LINKdotNET:
LINKdotNET, the leading privately owned Internet service and solutions provider, is a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom Holding Company, the largest integrated telecommunications services provider in the region.
LINKdotNET has regional offices in Dubai, UAE; Riyadh, KSA and Islamabad, Pakistan. The company employs more than 800 consultants, web developers and support staff in Egypt and the Region to deliver world class Internet and e-solutions to its users and clients.
The company has won several awards and earned a variety of certifications in Internet-related fields. LINKdotNET is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Integrated E-Business Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Information Worker Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions. LINKdotNET is also ISO 9001:2001 and CMMI level 3 certified.
LINKdotNET is, in brief, the Region's powerhouse that provides, maintains, develops and promotes Internet solutions and services.
For more information please contact:
Nathalie Atalla
Corporate Brand Manager
Marketing
Tel: +20 2 768 65 00
Fax: +202 768 65 55
Email: nathalie.atalla@link.net
Nermine Seif El Yazal
Account Director,
Rada Research & Public Relations Co.
Tel: +20 2 4185741
Fax: +20 2 2917563
Emaill: nermineseif@link.net
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