During the launching seminar, RITSEC leaders were given the advice to "learn from the experiences of others." RITSEC has implemented nearly 50 projects within the framework of its charter, in partnership with Arab and international organization in a wide range of countries within the region and globally. RITSEC has actively sought the advice and expertise of more than 12 leading international organizations in the field of information technology and software engineering. Some of these partnerships and strategic alliances are as follows:

• Advanced Computer Communication (ACC)

RITSEC allied with ACC in 1994 for two major projects:


• Transfer of information technology to RITSEC and the region in the area of networking;


• Definition of mutual projects between ACC and RITSEC to develop networking software in Egypt;


• Establishment of a strong technical support and value-added marketing group to support networking; and


• Establishment of expertise in systems integration to provide support for regional projects.



Project I
Software development in the field of communication and development of related documentation, including OSI routing protocol software for ACC router platforms: 4000 Series, Nile, Amazon and Danube

Project II
The project's main objective was to automate the testing tools used by ACC, covering:
1. Automated Regression Test Tools for IPX protocol
2. Automated regression Test Tools for IP protocol
3. Automated Regression Test Tools for Apple Talk protocol
4. Automated Regression Test Tools for OSI protocol
5. Technical Support for ACC La Post project in France


• AT&T

AT&T is a leading corporation in the field of communication networking and value-added services. RITSEC formed an alliance with AT&T in 1993. In the course of this strategic alliance, a joint seminar was conducted in Cairo in July 1994 addressing information services and present and future challenges. The seminar was attended by representatives from AT&T, RITSEC, and more than 100 technology and communication experts in Egypt. AT&T also has provided technical input with respect to the development of packaged systems for virtual markets value-added services.


• Battelle

A strategic alliance in the field of environment, the Internet, and projects in the region.


• Booz Allen and Hamilton, Inc.

RITSEC and Booz Allen have mutual interests in the fields of software engineering and technology transfer. The experience of both organizations is complementary and acts to support the Arab region through applying new technologies on a large scale in order to accelerate the development process. The scope of the alliance is to provide consultancy services, implementation of specific projects, information engineering, human and technical support, and marketing support.


• CMC Ltd. India Protocol Agreement

A joint cooperation agreement with CMC Ltd. India for establishing a joint Egyptian/Indian trade information network.





• G77 CCI

A memorandum of understanding between the Government of Egypt and G77 CCI in the field of trade information networks on a pilot basis utilizing RITSEC's TradeNet. The alliance calls for the Egyptian government to provide TradeNet software to the G77 CCI Trade Information Network, an access gateway in each of the participating countries in the pilot project, and a central coordinating agency and a training facility in Egypt


• JMA Strategic Alliance

A strategic alliance with James Martin Associates (JMA), a pioneer in the field of information engineering and CCASE. Within the scope of the alliance, the following activities were undertaken:


• An initial round of training for RITSEC staff which produced certified information engineers.
  
• Hands-on work experience at JMA UK and Kuwait for three groups of information engineers which resulted in the qualification of two engineers as consultants listed on the European list of consultants.
  
• Acquiring five copies of IEF software
  
• Work on JMA assignment at the Ministry of Interior - Kuwait.
  
• Two IE staff members provided consultancy services at the Fort Credit European Head Office.
  


• Maastricht School of Management

RITSEC has allied with one of the reputable institutes in Europe to offer academic degree and professional programs in IT and management disciplines


• Oracle

Oracle is the world's second largest software developer. Oracle provides relational database software, client/ server RDBMS, object oriented technology, and software application programs. It has its own CASE tools that are widely used. RITSEC entered into agreement with ORACLE for technology and professional skills transfer which will allow cooperation in the development as well as the implementation of computer software systems solutions in the region. The main activities to be carried out through this alliance are training systems integration, technical support, systems development, and the establishment of a multimedia center.


• SUN

SUN is a leading company in the field of UNIX-based workstations and networking solutions. RITSEC entered into agreement with SUN to provide its regional organization with the technical support, training systems development and arabization services needed for its expansion. Special focus will be given to networking solutions, GIS, and Internet-based services.


• Texas Instruments (TI)

RITSEC formed an alliance with TI, a leader in CASE tools, to acquire, utilize and diffuse these new tools within its domain of work in the Arab region. The alliance will focus on human resources development, project implementation and technical support, product development, developmental activities, and conducting an IE/IEF university program.


• WTIC

RITSEC formed a partnership with the World Tourism Organization to establish a tourism information center. The WTO will coordinate with relevant tourism information resources to collect and make available all world tourism data required for the establishment of the databases, utilizing the data already available in their own time series. RITSEC is responsible for the management and administration activities for the establishment of WTIC.