REPORT 2019
The essence of who we are
OUR VISION
We aim to be the leading empowered digital and technology solutions partner for organisations across the African continent.
Our mission
Deeply rooted in South Africa, AYO is an organisation with a compelling purpose: to help our client businesses reach new heights by empowering their people, enriching their processes, and developing industry-leading and disruptive technology solutions so that they can be market leaders in sectors where they operate.
OUR BRAND PROMISE
We are committed to providing innovative solutions to our clients, adding value and efficiencies to their organisations.
THE VALUES THAT DRIVE US
Curious
While we are experts in our fields, we know there is always more to learn. We have a desire to constantly discover and expand our knowledge, insights and awareness of the world, keep up to date with the latest global innovations and understand the needs of our customers and stakeholders.
Innovative
We are a force for change that matters – for our company, our country and continent. We are energised by opportunities to create, facilitate, participate in and stimulate the digital transformation of our world.
Collaborative
Led by the age-old African proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, we recognise the value, for ourselves, our clients, partners and suppliers, of prizing collaboration over competition and partnerships over profit.
Determined
We have a single-minded purpose and are steadfast in our commitment to foster empowering change for our clients, ourselves and the community around us.
Trustworthy
We are driven by professionalism and integrity. You can count on us to “mean what we say and say what we mean”. Honesty and sincerity guide all our interactions.
WHAT SETS US APART
Collaborative Business Model
Through our collaborative working relationships with all of our subsidiaries and associated businesses, we unlock shared value for our clients that is far greater than the sum of our organisational parts.
Empowerment Credentials
Our ownership structure and level 3 B-BBEE status enable us to offer potential and existing clients’ maximum points for preferential procurement while minimising compliance risk.
Solid Base
We have established a strong foundation over the past 23 years, though we have only been listed for just under 24 months. This includes a specialised skills base, critical capabilities and complementary strengths to drive sustained levels of organic growth year on year.
Open Innovation Funnel
The diversity of the industry verticals we operate in enables us to share key insights and learnings amongst them to develop truly innovative solutions that transform not just the organisations we work with but the sectors as a whole.
Real Impact CSI
Through the AYO Academy, a division of our corporate social investment arm, we nurture talented young ICT professionals from historically disadvantaged ethnic and gender groups. AYO Academy will equip them with the skills to successfully contribute to Africa’s 4th Industrial Revolution.
