By Shari Simon
AT 22 years old, Shridat Singh started his first business repairing computers and selling computer accessories.
His deep-seated fondness, as a child, for all things electronic, eventually motivated him to open a small store in October 2009 with an extended service portfolio that included selling mobile phones as well as other electronic devices and electrical equipment.

After experiencing several robberies that could have convinced him to quit, Singh decided to include security surveillance systems as an additional service.

Now, Singh has turned his start-up business into a thriving conglomerate operating under the trade name, Viscom.

His businesses are: Viscom Electronics, Viscom Security Solutions Incorporated, and Viscom Services.
For a while, Singh balanced having a full-time job and running the business, before taking the bold step to become a dedicated entrepreneur.

“Viscom Security Solutions handles everything security-related. We offer IP [Internet Protocol] camera systems, home alarm systems that can be installed on private homes and commercial businesses, [and] access control installations that are those magnetic locks found on doors such as swipe card systems and finger print systems,” explained Singh during a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle.

He further highlighted that “the company also offers video intercom installations for homes and offices, clock-in clock-out systems for businesses, payroll systems, office network set-ups, to name a few.”

Singh pointed out that given the rapid rise of technological advancement, many people are opting to switch from analog camera systems to IP camera systems, which are the newer and modern camera types.

As such, Viscom Security Solutions Inc. provides IP camera systems in a variety of camera qualities from two megapixels (2MP) to eight megapixels (8MP) ranging from four-camera setup systems to 100 camera setup systems.

Meanwhile, Viscom Services focuses on providing air conditioning units, installation and maintenance.
The entire business, to date, serves its growing clientele from three locations: Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and in the capital city, Georgetown.

Singh revealed that the security arm of the business does not operate on a retail basis but rather serves small, medium and large-scale commercial businesses.

Well on its way to ensuring easy accessibility and affordability to the latest security and safety technologies, Viscom Security Solutions Inc. worked with state agencies and several local companies in the past and has a strong working relationship with companies across multiple sectors.

“We aim to provide excellent customer service to all of our clients. Our installations go through rigid quality control checks and we adhere to the standard of those checks.

“That is our approach to ensure clients get high quality installations and that is what our clients are proud about,” he expressed while beaming.

Apart from building a committed, reliable and skilled team fully integrated into the company’s culture and its surrounding business landscape, Singh shared that the company is also currently in the ‘last phase of wrapping up’ mandatory preparations to achieve its ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems certification.

“The oil and gas industry requires the very best and that is what our company is desirous of offering,” he noted, adding: “the local content legislation should be embraced by all Guyanese.”

Given the wealth of opportunities that exist within Guyana’s oil and gas sector as well as the construction industry, the company has made the decision to participate as an exhibitor in this year’s ‘International Building Expo 2022’ hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Water this month.

Singh believes the massive development currently undertaken by the Government of Guyana allows Viscom Security Solutions Inc. and the associated ‘Viscom’ businesses the latitude to progress well into the markets and to capitalise on the many opportunities, particularly within the local housing sector.

“All of the services we offer are needed by any home. Whether it is a camera to see what is going on in the surroundings or an alarm system.

“Any place will need a wireless door system or an intercom. The cameras, alarms and air-conditioning systems are all in high demand for the houses being built,” he shared.

With an aim to influence the choices people make when carrying out technological upgrades to their homes and commercial spaces, Singh said his company is focused on major expansions including the addition of network security systems to its service line up, as well as easier-to-use security system setups.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appears on page 8 of the Guyana Chronicle’s BUILDING EXPO SUPPLEMENT, published in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Water. The supplement is free of cost with every purchase of the Thursday, July 21 edition of the Guyana Chronicle.