wantsnet (원츠넷)

Name

wantsnet (원츠넷)

Legal name

(주)원츠넷

Website

https://wantsnet.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wantsnet is a Seoul-based Korean IT managed services company founded in 2019 that delivers HPE Aruba SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, and Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure via its subscription MSP Wants PASS and the AI-driven security product Wants ON, serving government, financial, healthcare, enterprise, and SMB customers across South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ), Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Managed Internet & Value-Added ISP Services (Managed Router/Wi-Fi, Security, Filtering) (HDAIADAJ), Managed MPLS VPN Services (HDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Network infrastructure
• Cybersecurity solutions
• SD-WAN SASE
• IT system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MSP Subscription Services (원츠패스): Monthly subscription-based managed service providing HPE Aruba Networking products and solutions, covering consulting, deployment, operations, and maintenance. Primary revenue driver; enables predictable recurring revenue model with monthly billing cadence.
2. NI/SI Project Revenue: Network integration and system integration projects including network and system consulting, deployment, and integrated maintenance. One-time project-based revenue from infrastructure deployments.
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of HPE Aruba Networking equipment including wireless access points (Wi-Fi 7), switches, SD-WAN appliances, and security appliances. Supplementary revenue stream tied to MSP and project engagements.
4. Professional Services: Security consulting, infrastructure consulting, and professional services for network and security architecture design, pre-diagnosis, and phased implementation planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wantsnet is an AI infrastructure company providing IT Managed Services (MSP), network and system integration (NI/SI), security solutions, and digital infrastructure services based on HPE Aruba Networking technology. Its core subscription product, Wants PASS, delivers HPE-based SD-WAN, SSE, and SASE as a managed monthly service, complemented by proprietary platforms: HABER (AI technical support) and Wants ON (zero-trust authentication and ID lifecycle management).

Product overview

Wantsnet (원츠넷) is an AI infrastructure company offering IT services including NI/SI, security, digital infrastructure, and proprietary solutions. The core product portfolio includes: Wants PASS (subscription-based MSP service), HABER (proprietary IT solution brand for AI-based technical support), and Wants ON (integrated security and authentication solution). The company operates primarily as an HPE Networking platinum partner providing network and security infrastructure services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 원츠패스 (Wants PASS): 원츠넷의 자체 MSP(Mange Service Provider) 서비스로, HPE Aruba 네트워킹 제품 및 솔루션을 월 구독 형태로 제공하는 클라우드 기반 관리형 서비스
• HABER (하버)
• 원츠온 (Wants ON)
• 원츠허브 (Wants HUB)
• 원츠레터 (Wants Letter)

Products and services

• Wants PASS (원츠패스) Subscription-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) service bundling HPE Aruba Networking SD-WAN (EdgeConnect), SSE, and SASE technology with cloud-based management. Delivered monthly across network, security, and ISP packages for enterprises and SMBs needing enterprise-grade infrastructure without dedicated IT staff.
• Wants ON (원츠온) Next-generation integrated security and authentication solution combining LG Uplus AlphaKey FIDO-based passwordless authentication, MFA, endpoint security checks, security tunnel-based access protection, and ID lifecycle management for SaaS account security.
• HABER (하버) Wantsnet's proprietary IT solution brand offering AI-based technical support platform services. Features a GPT-engine-based chatbot for Q&A on network and security infrastructure issues, using accumulated fault response records and operational data. Patent application in progress for the AI chatbot technology.
• NI/SI (Network Integration / System Integration) Network and system integration services including network and system consulting, network and system deployment, and integrated maintenance for enterprises deploying next-generation network access solutions.
• Security Solutions IT security solutions and consulting including firewall and VPN deployment, network/server security solution deployment, and security consulting to support customers' IT transformation needs.
• Digital Infrastructure Services Digital infrastructure services including data center services, colocation services, cloud services, network edge services, and bare metal infrastructure for inter-site and global connectivity.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Wants HUB Partners (원츠허브)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026National technical support network branded 'Wants HUB' launched in May 2026 through MOU signing. Provides nationwide unified technical support enabling high-quality IT technical services regardless of location (Seoul or provincial areas).
• LG Uplus (LG유플러스)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2025OEM agreement for LG Uplus account security service 'AlphaKey' (알파키), combining with Wantsnet's own technology to create the integrated security/authentication solution 'Wants ON' (원츠온). AlphaKey's FIDO-based authentication technology forms the core of Wants ON's passwordless MFA capabilities.
• 곳간로지스 (Kochang Logistics)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025MOU and distribution agreement for AI-based B2B freight transportation platform 'Primo' (프리모). Wantsnet supplies equipment with accuracy and efficiency while leveraging Primo's logistics platform. Also supports digital logistics innovation and platform market synergies.
• Juniper Networks (via HPE acquisition)moderateTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Proactively prepared for post-Juniper acquisition by investing in Juniper training, demo equipment, and internal manual updates. Expanded coverage from wired/wireless campus and data center networks to ultra-ethernet for AI network environments.
• HPE Aruba NetworkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2023Platinum, MSP, and PBS partner of HPE Aruba Networking. Deepest partnership in Korea with multiple partner award wins (5+ consecutive years). Provides HPE Aruba SD-WAN (EdgeConnect), SSE, SASE, Wi-Fi 7, and network infrastructure solutions through the Wants PASS MSP service. First in Korea/Asia for multiple HPE Aruba solution deployments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Igloo Security: Korean security firm specializing in identity, authentication, and zero-trust solutions. Comparable as a Korean security vendor addressing enterprise customers with authentication and access management—overlapping with Wantsnet's Wants ON strategic direction.
• AhnLab: Korean cybersecurity company providing endpoint security, network security, and managed security services. Comparable in addressing Korean enterprise security needs with overlap in MSP-style delivery and government/enterprise customer segments.
• Secui: Korean network security vendor offering firewalls, intrusion prevention, and managed security services. Comparable in Korean security-focused infrastructure solutions, though more focused on product than MSP delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Hyundai Autoever: Hyundai Group's IT services subsidiary providing network, security, and managed infrastructure services primarily to Hyundai affiliates but expanding externally. Comparable Korean managed services peer serving enterprise/government customers.
• SK C&C (SK Networks): SK Group's IT services arm providing enterprise systems integration, managed services, and network infrastructure. Comparable in Korean enterprise IT services market with overlapping customer base in finance, public sector, and large enterprises.
• Samsung SDS: Samsung Group's IT services subsidiary offering digital transformation, cloud, security, and network integration across enterprise customers. Directly comparable in Korean enterprise/government infrastructure services but with chaebol-scale resources and broader portfolio.
• LG CNS: Large Korean IT services arm of LG Group providing systems integration, network infrastructure, and managed services across enterprise and government. Comparable in serving the same Korean enterprise/government network and security RFPs, but at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.

Direct peers

• Megazone Cloud: Korean cloud MSP offering AWS/Azure managed services, SASE-adjacent networking, and subscription-based infrastructure services. Comparable as a domestic Korean managed service provider targeting SMEs and enterprises with subscription-driven infrastructure offerings.

Others

• Cato Networks: Global pure-play SASE provider combining SD-WAN and SSE in a cloud-native platform. Comparable as a SASE/SD-WAN technology category peer where Wantsnet resells HPE Aruba EdgeConnect/SSE, though Cato competes as the underlying technology layer rather than as a channel partner.

Regional players

• CDNetworks (Genie Networks/KDDI affiliate): Korean-origin global CDN and cloud security provider offering networking and security managed services with APAC/global reach. Comparable in Korean-anchored network/security infrastructure services, but operates at global scale beyond Wantsnet's domestic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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