HIC
HIC (エイチ・アイ・シー株式会社) is a small Japanese IT services company providing SecureRDP cloud computing, network construction, system integration, and IoT solutions, primarily serving SMEs, hospitality businesses, and ski resorts in Japan. Founded 1996, headquartered in Yuzawa, Niigata.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersMinamiuonuma, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What HIC does
HIC (エイチ・アイ・シー株式会社) is a small, privately held Japanese IT services company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. The company operates with a minimal team of 3 employees and is founder-owned by the Kishino family, with Kishino Yutaka serving as President and Representative Director. HIC maintains a debt-free balance sheet and emphasizes financial stability as a core operating principle.
The company's core product is SecureRDP, a VM-based cloud computing platform that provides Windows remote desktop access for SMEs. The service allows businesses to host their Windows applications and data files in data center servers and access them remotely, offering disaster recovery, cybersecurity protection, multi-location system centralization, and reduced IT capital expenditure. SecureRDP received the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's IT Management Excellence Award in 2009. HIC also provides network construction services (LAN, ADSL, VDSL, wireless LAN), system integration and consulting for financial accounting, POS, hotel/ryokan management, and IC access control systems, digital signage solutions, and—since 2020—IoT solutions for congestion monitoring, vaccine freezer monitoring, and manhole pump monitoring through partnerships with NEC Platforms and Lotech.
HIC's revenue model is multi-stream: recurring subscription fees for SecureRDP cloud services, one-time fees for network construction projects, professional services for system integration and consulting, and partnership-based revenue from IoT solutions. The company goes to market through direct sales with website-driven lead generation, email-based demo requests, industry event participation (RetailTech JAPAN), and a dealer network for SecureRDP. Customer segments are primarily Japanese SMEs, hospitality businesses (hotels/ryokans), and ski resort facilities, with project-based engagements in resort areas such as Niseko and Zaō Onsen. The company's strategic positioning focuses on affordable, accessible IT infrastructure for the Japanese SME market.
HIC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HIC
- Legal name
- エイチ・アイ・シー株式会社
- Website
- https://hic.ne.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- HIC (エイチ・アイ・シー株式会社) is a small Japanese IT services company providing SecureRDP cloud computing, network construction, system integration, and IoT solutions, primarily serving SMEs, hospitality businesses, and ski resorts in Japan. Founded 1996, headquartered in Yuzawa, Niigata.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HIC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cloud Computing and IT Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery (VDI/DaaS, Remote Apps) (BPAEAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)
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Where HIC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minamiuonuma
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
HIC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- SecureRDP Cloud Service: Cloud virtual server provision service providing remote Windows server access. Revenue generated from monthly subscription fees for cloud computing services with competitive pricing for SME market.
- Network Construction/Information Communications: Design, construction, and installation of LAN, ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL, and wireless LAN networks for enterprise clients.
- System Integration/Consulting: IT system integration and management consulting services for enterprise computer utilization including financial accounting, inventory management, CRM, POS systems, hotel/ryokan systems, and IC access control.
- Digital Signage: Digital signage solutions and related services.
- Information Equipment Sales: Sales of computer systems, information equipment, and communication equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | SecureRDP cloud service with affordable pricing model |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
HIC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HIC fundamentally sells SecureRDP, a VM-based cloud computing service that lets businesses run their Windows applications and data files on remote data center servers and access them via remote desktop. Around this flagship platform, the company delivers network construction and information communications services, IT system integration and consulting, digital signage solutions, and IoT monitoring offerings for infrastructure such as manhole pumps, vaccine freezers, and congestion.
Product overview
HIC provides a portfolio of IT services centered around SecureRDP as its flagship cloud computing product, complemented by IoT solutions for infrastructure monitoring (congestion, vaccine freezers, manhole pumps), network construction services (LAN, wireless, telecommunications), system integration and consulting for business operations, and digital signage services. SecureRDP uses VM-based cloud computing technology to deliver Windows applications remotely via data center servers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SecureRDP: Cloud computing service using VM technology for Windows remote access. Allows users to access Windows applications and data files hosted in data centers remotely. Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's IT Management Excellence Award (IT経営力大賞).
- Rsign
Products and services
- SecureRDP Cloud computing service using VM technology that hosts Windows applications and data files on remote data center servers and delivers them to users via remote desktop from any location; aimed at Japanese SMEs needing affordable, secure remote access to existing Windows applications.
- Computer Network Construction and Information Communications Engineering Design, construction, and installation of computer networks including LAN cabling, ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL, and wireless LAN systems for enterprise clients, with end-to-end management from design through testing and equipment setup.
- System Integration and Consulting IT consulting and system integration services covering financial accounting, sales/inventory management, customer management, POS systems, hotel/ryokan management systems, and IC access control systems for enterprise customers.
- Digital Signage (Rsign) Digital signage solutions delivered through partnership with SKSS for display and information signage deployments.
- IoT Monitoring Solutions IoT-based monitoring solutions covering congestion situations in facilities, COVID-19 vaccine freezer cold-chain monitoring, and manhole pump monitoring for municipal infrastructure, delivered with NEC Platforms and Lotech.
Quantifiable outcome
- 中小企業のIT経営に効果測定 (Measured effectiveness in SME IT management) - recognized by IT Management Award
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use HIC
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HIC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
HIC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ローテック株式会社 (Lotech Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic partnership to provide COVID-19 vaccine freezer monitoring IoT solutions. HIC and Lotech collaborate to deliver integrated monitoring systems for cold chain management in medical facilities.
- ローテック株式会社 (Lotech Co., Ltd.)corePartnership to offer manhole pump monitoring IoT solutions. Combined expertise in IoT hardware and system integration to provide remote monitoring for municipal infrastructure.
- NECプラットフォームズ株式会社 (NEC Platforms, Ltd.)corePartnership established in August 2020 to enter the IoT business. HIC partnered with NEC Platforms to offer IoT solutions to their customer base, expanding their service portfolio into connected device monitoring and management.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
HIC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fujitsu: Major Japanese IT services and cloud provider offering VDI, cloud infrastructure, and system integration for Japanese enterprises and SMEs — directly comparable to SecureRDP and HIC's SI practice but at vastly larger scale.
- NEC Corporation: Parent of HIC's IoT partner NEC Platforms, NEC offers cloud VDI, IoT platforms, and SI services in Japan — overlapping with HIC's full product set including the SecureRDP-equivalent VDI offerings and IoT verticals.
- Cybozu: Japanese SaaS provider of cloud-based productivity and business applications (Kintone, Garoon) targeted at SMEs — overlapping target customer segment with SecureRDP and complementary SME cloud software positioning.
- Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Japanese internet/network and cloud services provider offering managed cloud, hosting, and SI services to enterprise and SME customers — overlaps with HIC's SecureRDP and network construction offerings at much larger scale.
- NTT Communications: Operates major Japanese cloud and VDI services targeted at enterprise and SME customers; offers comparable remote-desktop and managed cloud services to SecureRDP across a far larger national footprint.
Emerging players
- Serverworks: Japan-based cloud integrator specializing in AWS deployments and managed cloud services — comparable to HIC's SI/system integration practice and cloud services posture, focused on Japanese enterprise customers.
Direct peers
- KAGOYA JAPAN: Japanese cloud/hosting and managed services provider targeting SMEs with VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud services — similar SME-cloud focus and comparable scale to HIC's SecureRDP business.
- SAKURA Internet: Japan-focused cloud and hosting provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, and managed cloud services to SMEs and developers — most comparable to HIC's SecureRDP at a comparable-ish SMB/cloud-provider scale.
Others
- SKSS: Partner that provides the digital signage product (Rsign) carried by HIC — adjacent ecosystem participant enabling one of HIC's service offerings without direct competition.
- Routec (Lotech): HIC's strategic IoT partner; collaborates on manhole pump and vaccine freezer monitoring IoT solutions. Relevant as ecosystem partner whose prioritization directly affects HIC's IoT growth trajectory.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HIC social profiles
Digital presenceHIC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HIC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
HIC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HIC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HIC
What does HIC do?
HIC fundamentally sells SecureRDP, a VM-based cloud computing service that lets businesses run their Windows applications and data files on remote data center servers and access them via remote desktop. Around this flagship platform, the company delivers network construction and information communications services, IT system integration and consulting, digital signage solutions, and IoT monitoring offerings for infrastructure such as manhole pumps, vaccine freezers, and congestion.
Is HIC a public or private company?
HIC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was HIC founded?
HIC was founded in 1996. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is HIC based?
HIC is headquartered in Minamiuonuma, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does HIC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. SecureRDP Cloud Service is the primary driver. The others are network Construction/Information Communications, system Integration/Consulting, digital Signage and information Equipment Sales.
Who are HIC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fujitsu, NEC Corporation, Cybozu, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) and NTT Communications. Serverworks is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are KAGOYA JAPAN and SAKURA Internet. Others are SKSS and Routec (Lotech).
Does HIC have an API?
No public API is recorded for HIC.
What industry is HIC in?
HIC's product category is Cloud Computing and IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAIAC, Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery (VDI/DaaS, Remote Apps), with a secondary code of BPAEAMAE, End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services). Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 7370.