Sescom

What Sescom does

Sescom is a Guatemalan critical communications technology company, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Guatemala City with regional operations in El Salvador. The company is the only provider in Guatemala integrating five technology divisions under a single support structure: professional two-way radio communications (distributed as the #1 Kenwood distributor in Guatemala, plus ICOM satellite and a private-label Nexus line), real-time GPS fleet tracking, industrial IoT telemetry, dedicated data connectivity (fiber, wireless, and solar-powered), and 24/7 corporate monitoring centers. The unified architecture feeds video, radio, GPS, and sensor telemetry into a single console for enterprise customers, supported by Sescom's proprietary network of towers and repeaters that enables coverage in areas cellular networks do not reach.

The company's core technology stack is platform-plus-modules: the Corporate Monitoring Center serves as the integration layer, with industrial sensor catalogs spanning eight categories (thermal, fluid, electrical, air quality, security, actuators, integration interfaces, and specialized sensors) and fuel-control modules extending the GPS offering. Open APIs allow integration with ERP systems (SAP, Odoo), SCADA, MES, and Excel-based reporting. Hardware revenue comes from one-time sale and configuration of professional radios and GPS/IoT devices, while recurring subscription revenue streams include 24/7 monitoring services, GPS platform access, telemetry cloud platform subscriptions, and dedicated data-link SLAs of 99.9%–99.95%. Managed-services revenue is generated through turnkey monitoring center installations that combine hardware, integration, operator training, and ongoing operational support.

Sescom targets enterprise customers across logistics, security, manufacturing, retail, construction, mining, agriculture, and banking — with named clients including Coca-Cola, Bimbo, Bantrab, Cementos Progreso, Cartones de Guatemala, Unión, TrucksLogic, and Ahorrent. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales plus direct-to-consumer via website contact forms, WhatsApp, and demo requests, with quoted pricing rather than self-serve commerce. Reported operational scale includes 10,000+ active radios deployed, 5,000+ monitored vehicles, 16,000+ cameras transmitting to monitoring centers, 50+ enterprise clients served, and a 99.5% uptime guarantee on critical communications infrastructure.

Name

Sescom

Legal name

Sescom

Website

https://sescom.com.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sescom is a Guatemalan critical communications company providing integrated GPS fleet tracking, professional two-way radios, industrial IoT telemetry, data connectivity, and 24/7 monitoring center services to enterprise clients across logistics, security, manufacturing, and retail sectors in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Communications Infrastructure

NAICS

Telecommunications (517), All Other Telecommunications (517810), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Telecommunications & Connectivity (ETC) (BPADADAG)

Keywords

• Professional radio communication
• GPS fleet tracking
• Industrial IoT telemetry
• Corporate monitoring centers
• Wireless data links

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad De Guatemala

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of professional radios (Kenwood, ICOM, Nexus brands), GPS tracking devices, IoT telemetry sensors, and related equipment. One-time hardware purchase with optional configuration services.
2. Monitoring & Connectivity Services: Monthly recurring services for 24/7 monitoring centers, GPS tracking platform access, telemetry platform, and dedicated data links with SLA guarantees.
3. Corporate Monitoring Center Services: Turnkey monitoring center installation including hardware setup, system integration, operator training, and ongoing 24/7 operational support for unified video, radio and GPS console.
4. Industrial Telemetry Services: Cloud-based telemetry platform with wireless sensors, automatic alerts, and industrial process monitoring. Subscription-based with sensor hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sescom provides an integrated critical communications platform for enterprises in Guatemala and El Salvador, combining five divisions under one support structure: professional two-way radio communications (Kenwood, ICOM, Nexus), real-time GPS fleet tracking, industrial IoT telemetry, dedicated data connectivity (fiber and wireless), and 24/7 corporate monitoring centers. The offering is sold as a unified platform-plus-modules solution with hardware resale, recurring subscription services for GPS/telemetry platforms, and managed monitoring services.

Product overview

Sescom is a Guatemalan critical communications technology company offering an integrated platform of five core divisions — radiocomunicación (professional two-way radios), GPS tracking, telemetría industrial IoT, enlace de datos (data connectivity), and centros de monitoreo corporativo (24/7 unified monitoring centers) — all under a single technical support structure and shared proprietary infrastructure. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the Centro de Monitoreo Corporativo serves as the unified control platform that integrates all other divisions (GPS, Radios, Telemetría, Enlace de Datos) into a single console. Supporting this are three branded radio lines (Kenwood #1 distributor in Guatemala, ICOM satellite, Nexus budget), a comprehensive industrial IoT sensor catalog across 8 categories, fiber/wireless/solar data connectivity services, and a fuel control system module for fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GPS Tracking Platform Real-time GPS fleet monitoring platform providing vehicle location, route history, intelligent alerts (speed, geofencing, engine status), fuel consumption control via tank sensors, and operational reports for fleet optimization. Sold as a recurring subscription service bundled with GPS hardware devices. Targets enterprise fleet operators in logistics, distribution, and field operations across Guatemala and El Salvador.
• Professional Two-Way Radios Professional two-way radio communication solutions encompassing multiple brands (Kenwood portable, mobile, and digital NXDN/DMR models; ICOM satellite PTT; Nexus analog/digital line) including intrinsically safe, vehicular mobile, and satellite devices. Sold as hardware with configuration and installation services to enterprise security, logistics, manufacturing, construction, and emergency response teams.
• Industrial IoT Telemetry Platform Industrial IoT telemetry solution using 100% wireless sensors with up to 8-year battery life to monitor temperature, pressure, level, current, air quality, and specialized variables across 8 sensor categories, transmitted to a 24/7 cloud platform with automated alerts. Sold as subscription-based with sensor hardware to industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, mines, and processing operations.
• Dedicated Data Connectivity (Data Links) Enterprise data connectivity solutions including dedicated fiber optic (100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, SLA 99.95%), point-to-point wireless links (up to 1 Gbps, SLA 99.9%), and solar-powered wireless for remote sites with redundant failover configurations. Serves as the backbone network connecting GPS, cameras, telemetry, and radio transmission. Sold as recurring connectivity services to enterprises requiring reliable multi-site links.
• Corporate Monitoring Center (24/7 Unified Control Center) 24/7 unified corporate control center integrating video surveillance, GPS fleet tracking, industrial telemetry sensors, and radiocommunication dispatch into a single console, with automated alerts, audit trails, and standardized incident response protocols. Sold as a turnkey managed service with installation, system integration, operator training, and ongoing 24/7 operational support to multi-location enterprises in retail, restaurants, banking, logistics, and security verticals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-25% fuel cost savings after GPS and fuel monitoring implementation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• KenwoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSescom is the #1 Kenwood distributor in Guatemala, offering the full range of Kenwood professional radios including portable, mobile, and digital NXDN/DMR models. This is the flagship product line for radiocommunication services.
• ICOMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ICOM distributor providing satellite communication radios via Iridium for global coverage. ICOM IC-SAT100 offers PTT satellite communication for operations in areas without any infrastructure.
• NexussecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNexus is a new line of radios launched by Sescom with accessible pricing for Guatemala market. Nexus radios offer high performance at competitive price points (Q399-Q1,200).
• CDTsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for telemetry, IoT, and asset control solutions. CDT products complement Sescom's industrial monitoring offerings with specialized sensors and integration capabilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Global security services and monitoring provider with a strong Latin American presence — competes with Sescom's monitoring center business for enterprise and multi-site security contracts, though at a much larger scale.
• Prosegur: LatAm-headquartered global security services giant with monitoring, alarms, and cash-in-transit solutions — overlapping with Sescom's corporate monitoring center and security customer segments across Spanish-speaking markets.

Emerging players

• Verkada: Cloud-managed physical security platform combining video surveillance, access control, and sensors — directly competes with Sescom's 24/7 corporate monitoring center and integrated security offerings using a modern software-led model.
• Samsara: Cloud-native IoT platform combining fleet telematics, video-based safety, and industrial sensor monitoring — competitive to Sescom's GPS tracking, telemetry, and unified monitoring center offerings, particularly for multinational customers.

Direct peers

• Geotab: Leading cloud-based GPS fleet tracking and telematics platform with global enterprise adoption — directly comparable to Sescom's GPS tracking division in functionality, target customers, and recurring SaaS revenue model.
• Hytera: Major global manufacturer of professional mobile radio (DMR, TETRA, LTE) systems competing with Kenwood in the same radio distribution and integration segment that Sescom serves across Central America.
• Axis Communications: Network video and surveillance equipment manufacturer whose cameras feed into monitoring centers like Sescom's — directly comparable as both an enabler of Sescom's monitoring offering and a potential integrator/competitor.
• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in professional two-way radios, command center software, and video security — overlapping directly with Sescom's radio, GPS, and unified monitoring center offerings for enterprise and public-sector customers.

Others

• JVCKENWOOD: Parent of the Kenwood professional radio brand that Sescom distributes as #1 in Guatemala — both a critical partner and a structural risk, as Kenwood could alter distribution arrangements or expand directly in the region.

Regional players

• Sistemet: Central American systems integrator providing radio communications, GPS, and security solutions — directly comparable to Sescom in Guatemala and El Salvador across the same enterprise customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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