Listec

What Listec does

Listec (株式会社リステック, DBA RESTEC) is a privately held Japanese IT vendor that designs, manufactures, and sells network security appliances, storage, and business servers primarily for small and medium enterprises (中小企業) in Japan. The company's core technology platform is the DOBERMAN SYSTEM series of network-layer security products, anchored by the proprietary Virus Cluster Guard (DS-VG series) which detects and blocks malware propagation at the network switch level, complementing endpoint antivirus and perimeter UTM. The portfolio extends to DS-UTM R2/HG2 unified threat management (firewall, antivirus, email security, behavioral detection, IP reputation with a 43 billion+ address database, URL filtering), DS-ND30 unauthorized device blocking via MAC recognition, and the DS-PCD endpoint defender. Supporting IT infrastructure products include Restec Storage RS500R/RS520R NAS, EQ SERVER and RS4000EX business servers, EG-W7AP enterprise Wi-Fi, plus services such as Anshin PC Recovery (PC data recovery with insurance), Mail De-File secure file transfer, and RESTEC Remote Support.

The business model is overwhelmingly subscription-based on multi-year (5-8 year) hardware-plus-software license contracts with bundled warranty and help desk service, supplemented by monthly subscription services such as Anshin PC Recovery (priced at approximately 100 yen per day). Go-to-market is exclusively domestic Japan, executed primarily through a dealer/agent channel recruited via the partner site, with the company website functioning as the top-of-funnel marketing surface (product pages, industry-specific case studies, and an email security blog). Documented end-customer verticals span construction, tax accounting, motorcycle dealerships, and nursing/welfare facilities, indicating deliberate vertical diversification within the SME base. Recent product activity (Q1-Q2 2026) has added AI REC, an AI-powered call recording and transcription solution tied to the October 2026 mandatory customer harassment (kasuhara) countermeasures regulation, and a SECURITY ACTION self-declaration support service, indicating a strategic pivot toward compliance-driven recurring revenue.

The company is led by President and Representative Director Endo Takashi (遠藤 孝), who also serves as the personal information protection management officer. No external funding, headcount, revenue figures, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; the firm operates as a focused, single-entity Japanese SME IT vendor with a stable but undisclosed scale.

Name

Listec

Legal name

株式会社リステック

Website

https://re-stec.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RESTEC (株式会社リステック) is a privately held Japanese IT vendor that designs, manufactures, and sells network security appliances, storage, and business servers, primarily serving small and medium enterprises in Japan through a dealer channel via multi-year subscription contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Appliances

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Internet & Value-Added ISP Services (Managed Router/Wi-Fi, Security, Filtering) (HDAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Out-of-Band & Console Server Management (HDAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Network security appliances
• Unified threat management
• Business server solutions
• Data storage products
• Endpoint protection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Listec (RESTEC) is a Japanese technology company that develops and sells Japanese-made network security hardware, business servers, and storage solutions targeted at small and medium enterprises. Its core product line is the DOBERMAN SYSTEM series, including Virus Cluster Guard security switches, DS-UTM unified threat management appliances, and the DS-ND30 unauthorized connection blocking system, complemented by Restec Security System DX, Restec Storage NAS units, EQ SERVER platforms, and AI-powered services such as AI REC (call recording with AI transcription).

Product overview

Listec (RESTEC) is a Japanese technology company offering an integrated portfolio of network security, storage, and business IT solutions primarily targeting small and medium enterprises. The product lineup centers on the DOBERMAN SYSTEM series of security appliances, including the Virus Cluster Guard (network security switches), DS-UTM (unified threat management), and DS-ND30 (unauthorized connection blocking), complemented by Restec Security System DX and legacy RSS products for integrated security. Storage solutions include the Restec Storage RS500R/RS520R NAS series and EQ SERVER/RS4000EX business servers. AI-powered services include AI REC for call recording and transcription with speech-to-AI capabilities. The company also provides support services including Anshin PC Recovery (data recovery with insurance), RESTEC Remote Support, and Mail De-File secure email transfer. The portfolio is characterized by Japanese-manufactured security hardware with bundled software services, addressing enterprise needs from network security to endpoint protection and IT infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOBERMAN SYSTEM: Security switch and UTM product line providing network security solutions including Virus Cluster Guard, unauthorized connection blocking, and unified threat management
• Restec Security System
• Restec Storage
• あんしんPCリカバリー (Anshin PC Recovery)
• EQ SERVER
• AI REC

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WatchGuard Technologies: SME and mid-market focused network security platform with UTM appliances and security subscriptions. Closely comparable business model to RESTEC's DOBERMAN SYSTEM UTM and subscription bundles.
• SonicWall: SME-focused network security appliance vendor offering UTM, firewalls, and switches with subscription licensing. Closest direct comparison to RESTEC's SME appliance positioning and multi-year license model.
• Sophos: SME-focused cybersecurity vendor offering firewalls, endpoint protection, and managed security services. Direct comparable in target customer (SMBs without dedicated IT) and appliance-based security delivery.
• Synology: Global NAS and business server vendor serving SMEs with storage, surveillance, and network security solutions. Directly comparable to RESTEC's Restec Storage and business server product lines.
• Barracuda Networks: SME-focused security vendor spanning email security, network security, and backup. Directly comparable in SME target segment and appliance-plus-subscription delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Palo Alto Networks: Global enterprise security leader with growing SMB offerings via Prisma and Cortex. Comparable in network security product category but vastly larger scale and different end-customer focus.
• Cisco Meraki: Cloud-managed networking and security for SMEs and distributed enterprises, including security appliances and Wi-Fi with subscription licensing. Comparable to RESTEC's Wi-Fi 6 security switches and UTM under managed services model.
• Fortinet: Global leader in network security appliances including FortiGate UTM and switches. Directly comparable product category to RESTEC's DOBERMAN SYSTEM, but serves all customer segments globally and far larger in scale.

Regional players

• BUFFALO (Melco Holdings): Japanese maker of NAS, network equipment, and business Wi-Fi for SMEs and consumers. Closely comparable product categories (NAS storage, business networking) and Japan market focus.
• Yamaha Corporation (Network Division): Japanese networking equipment vendor offering routers, switches, and firewalls targeted at Japanese SMBs. Regional peer with similar SME focus and Japan-centric distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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