Visuality Systems

Name

Visuality Systems

Legal name

Visuality Systems Ltd

Website

https://visualitynq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Protocol Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

DRM, Key Management & License Services (Multi-DRM, KMS) (MPAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• SMB protocol stacks
• Embedded file sharing
• Network protocol software
• Java SMB library
• Protocol interoperability

Headquarters

HQ city

Yoqne`am `illit

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Visuality Systems generates revenue through commercial software licensing of their SMB protocol solutions including YNQ (C-based), jNQ (Java-based), NQ Storage (SMB server), and QUIC add-on. All solutions are developed entirely in-house without open-source components. They offer OEM-friendly commercial licensing with Microsoft SMB IP bundled.
2. Evaluation Kits: The company provides free trial evaluation packages for all products, with marketing materials and contact forms to facilitate sales conversations for commercial licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Visuality Systems develops and commercially licenses portable SMB (Server Message Block) protocol stacks that enable non-Windows embedded devices, RTOS-based systems, Java enterprise applications, and storage systems to interoperate with Windows file and printer sharing. The portfolio comprises YNQ (ANSI C libraries), jNQ (Java library), NQ Storage (SMB server for NAS and data centers), and a QUIC add-on. Products are sold under commercial (non-GPL) licenses with bundled Microsoft SMB IP protection and supported globally with 24/7 engineering assistance.

Product overview

Visuality Systems offers a portfolio of SMB (Server Message Block) protocol solutions comprising four products: YNQ (ANSI C libraries for embedded systems), jNQ (pure Java SMB client library), NQ Storage (commercial SMB server implementation), and a QUIC add-on for modern transport. The products are commercial, non-GPL licensed solutions that support all SMB dialects from SMB1 through SMB 3.1.1, with Microsoft IP licensing included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YNQ: C-based SMB client and server libraries for embedded systems, supporting all SMB dialects from SMB1 to SMB 3.1.1
• jNQ
• NQ Storage
• QUIC add-on

Products and services

• YNQ YNQ provides SMB Client/Server ANSI C solutions for non-Windows embedded systems, enabling full interoperability with Windows-based machines. Supports all SMB dialects from SMB1 through SMB 3.1.1, integrates with any operating system, CPU, and compiler, and is compliant with Microsoft SMB/SMB2/SMB3 specifications. Targets manufacturers of embedded devices, RTOS-based products, printers, routers, medical devices, and IoT appliances.
• jNQ jNQ is a pure Java SMB3 client library supporting Java 1.8+ on Oracle Java, OpenJDK, and IBM Java. It is the only commercial Java solution providing full SMB 3.1.1 support and serves as a replacement for the open-source JCIFS library. Targets enterprise Java application developers building managed file transfer, cloud storage integration, archiving, and billing services that need modern SMB2/SMB3 capabilities and patent indemnification.
• NQ Storage NQ Storage is a commercial, high-performance SMB stack for both standalone NAS and high-end data center storage. It uses thread pools, internal memory management, zero copy for payloads, and server-side operations to minimize network traffic, and supports the SMB2 and SMB3 specifications plus features such as RDMA, transparent failover, and multi-channel. Targets storage vendors and integrators building NAS appliances, enterprise storage arrays, and Hyper-V/SQL Server front-ends.
• QUIC add-on QUIC add-on extends Visuality's SMB stacks with SMB over QUIC transport, providing higher security and performance than traditional TCP/IP. Operates over UDP port 443 with TLS 1.3 encryption, supports mobile VPN-less access, and is described as the first SMB-over-QUIC application running on Android. Sold as a standalone product on its own product page.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x boost in transfer speeds compared to unoptimized open-source alternatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisuality Systems collaborates with the Microsoft SMB team to improve connectivity between non-Windows operating systems and native Microsoft SMB. This is a long-standing partnership that has expanded to storage systems collaboration. Microsoft endorses Visuality's SMB solutions and provides official IP licensing.
• NetAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetApp and Visuality Systems work together to troubleshoot any problems and ensure stable SMB connectivity between the NQ client and the ONTAP server. Joint interoperability testing and support coordination.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationNutanix and Visuality Systems collaborate closely for seamless interoperability and periodic checks between the NQ client library and the Nutanix Unified Storage.
• Paragon SoftwareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint forces announcement between Visuality Systems and Paragon Software for combined SMB solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Axway: Axway provides managed file transfer and API integration products with SMB connectivity as part of broader secure file exchange offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in MFT where Visuality's libraries serve as embedded components.
• OpenText: Large enterprise information management vendor with managed file transfer and secure collaboration products that incorporate SMB connectivity. A broad incumbent in the file-transfer space where Visuality's jNQ is embedded into managed file transfer stacks.
• Fortra (HelpSystems / Globalscape / Jscape): Fortra's portfolio (Globalscape, Jscape, HelpSystems) covers managed file transfer and secure collaboration, overlapping with the use cases jNQ enables inside Java-based MFT stacks. Broad incumbent competitor in the same enterprise buyer segment.
• Kiteworks (Accellion): Kiteworks provides secure managed file transfer and content governance for enterprises, with overlapping use cases in SMB-based file sharing and integration scenarios addressed by jNQ and NQ Storage.
• Progress Software (MOVEit): MOVEit is one of the leading commercial managed file transfer products and competes for the same enterprise Java/SMB connectivity use cases that jNQ addresses. A broad incumbent with a much larger sales and support footprint.
• IBM Sterling: IBM's managed file transfer and B2B integration platform uses SMB among its transport options. Comparable as a large incumbent whose enterprise MFT stacks may embed or compete with Visuality's jNQ.

Emerging players

• Coviant Software: Smaller managed file transfer vendor whose secure file transfer products target similar enterprise compliance-driven SMB use cases. Comparable as a smaller commercial competitor in the MFT niche where jNQ is embedded.
• Thru Inc. Managed file transfer and secure file exchange provider serving enterprise customers, addressing use cases that overlap with the Java SMB and storage integration roles Visuality's products support.

Direct peers

• Likewise (BeyondTrust): Likewise's SMB client technology for non-Windows systems (now folded into BeyondTrust) targeted the same cross-platform SMB interoperability niche as Visuality's YNQ, including Active Directory and file sharing on Linux/Unix.
• The Samba Project: Open-source SMB/CIFS client-server implementation that is the principal free alternative to Visuality's YNQ and NQ Storage. Competes on the same protocol and platform coverage but lacks commercial patent protection and structured enterprise support.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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