Toronto, Ontario — October 4, 2023 – SAP SE today announced a partnership with PLATOa technology services and software testing company majority owned by Indigenous Canadians, with a mission to help Indigenous people seeking work in the technology sector overcome barriers to employment. Thanks to this partnership, SAP can rely on PLATO to provide our customers with the testing expertise they need to successfully launch their projects.

PLATO is 51% Indigenous-owned and employs 33% of its workforce from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. The company provides high-quality training and employment in the Canadian technology sector by offering software testing as well as technology services. Through this partnership to provide SAP testing services, PLATO is establishing an internal SAP Center of Excellence, with SAP investing in training and mentoring PLATO employees on SAP technology platforms.

“For over 25 years, PLATO has provided software testing and quality assurance services to customers around the world,” said Keith McIntosh, CEO of PLATO. “By working with partners like SAP Canada who contribute to our success, we can provide new learning and testing opportunities to our growing workforce while creating a social impact.”

PLATO has invested more than $15 million into the Indigenous economy through wages. By integrating PLATO’s testing experts into the SAP partner ecosystem, SAP can provide appropriate resources locally and ensure that SAP stays true to its commitment to Indigenous inclusion and education while supporting those who are underrepresented in the technology sector.

“By choosing PLATO as our test partner in Canada, we are investing in the Indigenous economy and creating a path for Indigenous companies and people in the technology sector to become a driving force in Canadian economic growth,” said Kalvin MacDonald, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Success Services, SAP Canada. “As a leader in the technology sector, SAP Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous business and economic development and investing in our communities. »