ATIO CORPORATION (PTY) LTD
Information Services in Johannesburg

We focus on forming strategic, sound and meaningful partnerships with communities, civil society and government in dealing with community needs and problems in an integrated and sustainable way. Over and above developing our people and doing what we can to help them flourish, we also have a responsibility to our community. ATIO supports the Adopt-a-School Foundation and the Eco Children Training initiative. The Adopt-a-School Foundation is a non-profit organisation that supports the creation and enhancement of a conducive learning and teaching environment in disadvantaged schools. The Adopt-a-School Foundation not only impacts on the lives and development of the learners in adopted schools but also on the quality of education and the sustainability of the school for generations to come. The organisation operates in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in north east South Africa, areas with some of the country's most severe social and environmental issues. ATIO also participates in the Santa Shoebox Project, a community initiative that coordinates the donation, collection and distribution of personalised Christmas gifts to underprivileged children, while at the same time helping to teach children about the joys of giving. We have proven our commitment to transformation by meeting or exceeding scorecard expectations with our previously disadvantaged staff community of more than 50% (Nov 2016). ATIO is committed to the ongoing training and development of our staff and the creation of business opportunities with small, medium and micro enterprises. We believe successful businesses are made up of outstanding individuals, which is why we invest significantly in the ongoing training of our employees. With the constantly changing technological landscape, it is essential that ATIO's employees stay ahead of the pack by attending courses and seminars, both internally and externally. We also strive to ensure that at least 65% of our management development programmes are attended by previously disadvantaged South Africans. At ATIO, training and development is not an obligation, it's an investment. ATIO has successfully established a viable base of suppliers from previously disadvantaged communities and is committed to maximising procurement from black enterprises. Currently 59% of our procurement of non-stock items is from black-empowered suppliers. As South Africa grows and thrives, so ATIO plays its part in ensuring that there is enough reward to be enjoyed by everyone. We see the future as a warm and sunny place with enough room for all. Businesses meeting the criteria outlined above are eligible for our favourable payment terms.