What ATOS does

ATOS (주식회사 아토스) is a Seoul-based Korean IT solutions and system-integration company founded in 1989 that builds, customizes, and resells enterprise software primarily for steel manufacturers, heavy industry, the public sector, and — more recently — industrial-safety compliance buyers. Its proprietary core products include a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for which it claims 30+ years of steel-industry domain knowledge anchored by POSCO and related conglomerates, a Quality Management System (QMS), an Industrial Safety Dashboard (ansim.atos.co.kr) for workplace risk-factor monitoring, an online Safety & Health Education platform, and a consulting practice for building safety management systems under Korea's Serious Disaster Punishment Act.

The technology stack combines own-developed MES/QMS/EAI frameworks with a hybrid distribution model for third-party software and hardware. ATOS holds Korean distribution rights for TmaxSoft's middleware and database portfolio (JEUS application server, WebtoB web server, Tibero 6 database, AnyLink, ProSync, SysMaster), POSCO DX's enterprise integration suite (U-Cube EAI/ESB, GlueFramework, SmartWork), Inspur NF5180M4 servers, and Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptops (CF-20, CF-33, FZ-55). A newer product line, VITAL ME (바이탈미), extends into non-contact biometric workplace health monitoring via remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) cameras under a 2023 distribution agreement with AfterSys (Check Me).

ATOS makes money primarily through professional services (system integration projects, application development and maintenance, MES/QMS implementation, and industrial-safety consulting), one-time software license and reseller revenue on distributed third-party products, and hardware sales of servers and rugged laptops. It goes to market via enterprise field sales targeting large manufacturers and government agencies, complemented by bid participation on public-sector projects. Reported FY2023 revenue was 11.6 billion KRW against registered capital of 1 billion KRW; the company has 101–250 employees and holds ISO 9001 (2006) and CMM Level 2 (2003) certifications along with multiple Korean government software-industry recognitions.

Name

ATOS

Legal name

주식회사 아토스

Website

https://atos.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ATOS (주식회사 아토스) is a Seoul-based Korean IT solutions and system-integration firm founded in 1989 that delivers MES, QMS, EAI/ESB, industrial-safety, and biometric-healthcare software plus distribution of TmaxSoft, POSCO DX, Inspur, and Panasonic hardware primarily to steel manufacturers, heavy industry, government, and Korean SMEs subject to safety-compliance regulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. System Integration (SI) & Consulting: Application development and maintenance services for public and manufacturing sectors, including system integration projects and consulting engagements.
2. Solution Sales: Sales of proprietary and third-party software solutions including MES, QMS, Tmax solutions (JEUS, WebtoB, Tibero), and POSCO DX solutions (U-Cube, GlueFramework, SmartWork).
3. Hardware Sales: Sales of hardware products including Inspur servers and Panasonic Toughbook devices.
4. Safety Management Services: Industrial safety consulting, safety management system establishment, and safety/health education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ATOS develops and integrates IT systems for public-sector and manufacturing clients, with a portfolio that includes MES and QMS software for factory automation, industrial safety management solutions and consulting aligned with Korea's Serious Disaster Punishment Act, the VITAL ME non-contact biometric health diagnostics solution, and value-added distribution of TmaxSoft middleware, POSCO DX enterprise integration software, Inspur servers, and Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptops. Its core revenue drivers are system integration projects, proprietary software solutions, third-party solution/hardware resale, and safety-management consulting services.

Product overview

주식회사 아토스 (ATOS) is an IT solutions company providing system integration and maintenance services primarily for public and manufacturing sectors. The company operates a multi-product portfolio comprising: (1) Software solutions including MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and QMS (Quality Management System) for enterprise production and quality management; (2) Industrial safety solutions including the Safety Dashboard and Safety Training services; (3) Biometric healthcare solutions including VITAL ME (rPPG-based vital sign measurement); (4) Distributed software solutions from Tmax (JEUS application server, WebtoB web server, Tibero database, SysMaster monitoring, ProSync CDC, AnyLink integration) and POSCO DX (U-Cube EAI/ESB, GlueFramework, SmartWork collaboration); (5) Hardware products including Inspur servers and Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptops (CF-20, CF-33, FZ-55). The company has 30+ years of experience in steel industry IT including POSCO, and serves manufacturing and public sectors across Korea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VITAL ME(바이탈미): 생체인식 헬스케어 솔루션 - 비접촉 생체인식 건강진단 솔루션으로 카메라를 이용한 원격 광혈류 측정방식(rPPG)을 통해 혈압, 호흡 및 심박수, 스트레스 지수를 분석
• CHECKME

Products and services

• MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Quantifiable outcome

• POSCO MES 3.0 implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TmaxSoft (티맥스소프트)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021ATOS serves as a certified distributor of TmaxSoft products including JEUS (application server - world-first J2EE/Java EE certified), WebtoB (web server), Tibero 6 (database), AnyLink, ProSync, and SysMaster. The JEUS product has achieved 42.2% market share in Korea (2015) with over 2,700 customers. ATOS obtained the total distribution rights in 2021.
• Inspur Korea (인스퍼코리아)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016ATOS is a sales partner for Inspur servers (NF5180M4) targeting internet, government, telecommunications, energy, and large enterprise customers for virtualization, high-performance databases, and cloud systems.
• Panasonic (일본 파나소닉)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2005ATOS has a supply and distribution agreement with Panasonic for Toughbook rugged laptops including CF-20 (10.1 inch), CF-33 (12.0 inch convertible), and FZ-55 (14.0 inch FHD) models, targeting field workers and industrial environments.
• POSCO DX (포스코DX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATOS distributes POSCO DX solutions including U-Cube (EAI/ESB solution), GlueFramework (application framework), and SmartWork (collaboration solution). U-Cube has received multiple awards including GOOD Software certification (2007), Minister of Information and Communication Award (2008), and Korea Software Technology Award (2012).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• POSCO DX: POSCO Group's captive IT services and platform arm, with deep MES and smart-factory expertise in steel manufacturing. Directly comparable to ATOS in target vertical, technology stack (MES, EAI/ESB via U-Cube), and customer base; differs by being a parent-affiliated large-scale provider versus an independent mid-market specialist.
• Douzone: Korean mid-market IT services and ERP/cloud SI company serving SMEs and public sector. Comparable to ATOS in B2B SI model, Korean SME focus, and software distribution/resale (WeTOB, Tmax, etc.), with overlapping customer profile in manufacturing and government.
• Hyundai Autoever: Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated IT services subsidiary and JEUS distribution partner. Comparable to ATOS in MES/smart-factory delivery, Korean manufacturing customer base, and role as both IT service provider and software distributor; operates at significantly larger scale.
• TmaxSoft: Korean enterprise software vendor whose products (JEUS application server, WebtoB, Tibero database) ATOS distributes. Comparable as a Korean infrastructure-software and middleware provider; ATOS's distribution channel relationship means TmaxSoft is both a critical partner and a structural comparator in JEUS/WebtoB accounts.
• NCI (NICE Information & Communication): Korean SI and IT services firm with public-sector and manufacturing customers. Comparable to ATOS in SI delivery model, Korean enterprise/government client mix, and systems integration focus on ERP/MES-type engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung SDS: Korea's largest SI and IT services company, offering MES, ERP, cloud, and smart-factory solutions across manufacturing, finance, and public sector. Comparable to ATOS in core SI/consulting capabilities but far broader in scale, vertical coverage, and global reach; serves as the dominant incumbent in the same enterprise bid pool.
• LG CNS: LG Group's IT services subsidiary providing SI, consulting, MES, smart factory, and public-sector digital transformation. Directly comparable capability set to ATOS, including manufacturing IT and government systems, but operates at enterprise scale with substantially broader portfolio.
• SK C&C (SK Inc.): Major Korean SI and IT services firm serving manufacturing, finance, and government with MES, ERP, and digital transformation capabilities. Comparable in MES/smart-factory delivery and public-sector SI; competes with ATOS for the same large-enterprise and government contracts.

Emerging players

• Hancom MDS: Korean IT services and solutions subsidiary of Hancom Group, focused on manufacturing IT, MES, and smart-factory solutions. Comparable to ATOS in mid-market MES/smart-factory delivery for Korean manufacturers, with overlapping product-style positioning.

Regional players

• KAIT (Korea Association for ICT Promotion) member SIs / Korean mid-market MES specialists: Cluster of Korean domestic MES, factory automation, and industrial safety SI specialists serving steel, heavy industry, and SME manufacturers — the closest competitive set to ATOS in target customer and capability profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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