ESI was established in 1985 in Pakistan to sell and distribute security, telecom, and IT solutions. For over 30 years, ESI has provided solutions from leading international companies and secured contracts from the government and private sector. ESI also established a retail security division to provide theft protection for retailers and help reduce shrinkage. Today, ESI represents leading security companies worldwide and provides a range of retail security solutions through its own Checkmate brand. ESI further provides secure printing solutions for government documents such as banknotes and passports.