The information technology (IT) industry has become of the most robust industries in the world. IT, more than any other industry or economic facet, has an increased productivity and therefore is a key driver of global economic growth. Owing to its easy accessibility and the wide range of IT products available, the demand for IT services has increased substantially over the years. The IT sector has emerged as a major global source of both growth and employment.Franchise Mart talked to Mr. Gajendra Singh, Managing Director – Syscom Institutes Pvt. Ltd. as he shared his future plans to grow with the association of Franchise Mart.

FM: Tell us about syscom and its incepssion

GS: Syscom Institutes was founded in August 2007. Today it’s a leading IT Education and Training Company with an increasing network of franchise in Uttar Pradesh Uttranchal. We have our headquarter at New Delhi well qualified professionals and the real time Environment to deliver technology training and business solutions .Our strength lies in the area of Training, Consulting, Complete Network Solutions , Software Development, Maintenance Contracts, Corporate Education, Helpdesk Solutions etc. We also provide placement services for full-time / contractual jobs and in following area as well – Finance, Marketing , Software and Legal services,Taxation .

FM: Tell us something about the IT Industry in India?

GS: Well Information Technology is one of the most important industries in the Indian economy. The IT industry of India has registered huge growth in recent years. We can divide the IT industry into four segments – IT services, Softwares, BPO and Hardware.The 5.9% of the country’s GDP and export earnings as of 2009, while providing employment to a significant number of its tertiary sector workforce. More than 2.3 million people are employed in the sector either directly or indirectly, making it one of the biggest job creators in India and a mainstay of the national economy.

FM: What is the Scope of IT Industry today?

GS: During the ten year period the Indian software industry grew at double the rate as the US software industry! Isn’t it great?! The current scenario in the IT industry of India and the tremendous growth registered in recent years has generated much optimism about the future of the Indian Information technology industry. The current scenario in the IT industry of India and the tremendous growth registered in recent years has generated much optimism about the future of the Indian Information technology industry. Analysts are upbeat about the huge potential of growth in the Information Technology industry in India. The major areas of benefit that the future growth in the IT industry can generate for the Indian economy are – Exports, Employment, FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)

FM: What is the USP of your Brand?

GS: Our Courses are our USP. ‘Clarity’, ‘Security’, ‘Solution’ and ‘Creation’.- Syscom has designed “Clarity” course to keep in mind both the Beginners as well as Professional so that they would find something worth learning this course. – “Security” Course is built around the concept of providing practical exposure to the students so that they can start-up their career with confidence.- “Solution” Course comprised of C++, Tally, Visual Basic, Oracle SQL Server training- “Creation” Course is a specially designed course for Web Development Students.Not only these names are unique but we charge very reasonable fees to students. In a way our courses are designed for middle class.

FM: Tell us about the franchising module of Syscom?

GS: We have been successful in the franchising business model with our IT franchises in the domestic market. This is an attempt to motivate support the upcoming entrepreneurs to venture into the IT Training business model.With an investment of 8 to 10 Lakhs one can start our unit Franchise for which we charge Franchise fee of only 3 Lakhs which is quite low in industry. Plus the investment includes furniture fixtures as well as Advertising marketing cost too!

FM: What support system you provide to the franchisees?

GS: SYSCOM Franchise Business model has stood the test of time. We provide complete guidance and training to Franchisees to run their centers. Franchisees play an important role in deciding the promotion of SYSCOM centers in their area of operation. Course fees are finalized in consultation with Business Partners, taking into account local market conditions. Other than that, detailed operations manuals and processes. Center Management, Faculty and Sales training, Latest and updated Curriculum, Courseware and Promotional material, TRMs, Sales and Marketing, Technical and Systems support, Profitable, sustainable and scalable business – each and every aspect of our Franchise Business System is taken care by us.

FM: Tell us about your further expansion plans.

GS: With our association with Franchise Mart we are now looking forward to have Master Franchises across Nation. With an investment of 35 Lakhs the Master Franchisor of Syscom will have special territory rights to operate and develop his Master Franchise of Syscom.

FM: Tell us about your company’s future plans

GS: We are planning to expand in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka by the end of this year. We are also coming soon with a specially designed course for Stock Market.