Newtech

Basic Information

Stock Code
6734
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Information & Communication Equipment
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
March 1982
Listing Year
July 2002
Official Website
https://www.newtech.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Newtech is an independent storage manufacturer founded in 1982, having established a solid position in the information equipment industry centered on RAID products.

Current Situation

Newtech recorded net sales of approximately 3.66 billion yen in the fiscal year ending February 2023, continuing steady business expansion mainly in the domestic education market. Its mainstay products are the in-house developed RAID controller Supremacy series and NAS products, along with surveillance camera recorders and server products. Manufacturing is fabless, utilizing partner factories in China, with a focus on quality control. OEM products are also adopted by major domestic FA-related manufacturers, earning trust in industrial applications. In 2018, it expanded sales of GPU-equipped servers and high-end NAS, actively pursuing technological innovation. It has obtained ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO/IEC27001 certifications, thoroughly managing quality, environment, and information security. Moving forward, it aims to strengthen edge computing servers and integration with cloud storage, working to maintain competitiveness in the industrial storage market. With its head office in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and the Ofuna Techno Center in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, it engages in highly specialized product development and service provision on a small scale.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Holds a solid position in Japan as an independent storage manufacturer.
  • OEM products adopted by major domestic FA computer manufacturers.
  • Strictly adheres to fabless model without own manufacturing plants.
  • Deploys GPU products as an NVIDIA Preferred Partner company.
  • Possesses strong sales network in Hokkaido and Tohoku education markets.
  • Comprehensive customer support including on-site maintenance.
  • Holds three international certifications: ISO9001, 14001, and 27001.
  • Accelerating expansion into cloud and HPC products.
  • Sells the world's first triple-redundant technology mirroring card.
  • Niche top company with diverse product lineup despite small scale.

Hidden Connections

  • Deep ties to industrial IT equipment sector through OEM supply to major FA manufacturers.
  • Partnership with NVIDIA builds connections to AI-related markets.
  • Strong in sales to educational institutions, contributing to regional education IT infrastructure.
  • Some technical collaboration exists with Nikkei 225 constituent-related companies.
  • Supports IT adoption by SMEs with low-price storage products.
  • Ofuna Techno Center in Kamakura City is key for logistics and final inspections.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of cloud and edge computing markets
  • Increasing demand for AI/HPC utilizing GPUs
  • Promotion of IT adoption and renewal needs in education market
  • OEM demand growth from progress in industrial automation
  • Rising information security needs
  • Strengthened development of IOE (IoT + Edge) compatible products
  • Focus on energy-efficient storage technology
  • Stable growth in domestic demand for advanced storage

Strategic Goals

  • Strengthen storage product brand and expand domestic market share
  • Establish position in cloud-compatible edge server market
  • Develop new technologies and reinforce product lines for GPU-equipped systems
  • Maintain and expand ISO certifications to ensure reliability
  • Further promote environmental load reduction and thorough sustainable management
  • Diversify OEM partnerships and strengthen revenue base
  • Improve market share for IT equipment in education sector
  • Cautious consideration of overseas market expansion

Business Segments

Industrial Storage Systems

Overview
Provides custom storage solutions specialized for industrial use.
Competitiveness
Long track record of OEM and high-reliability technology
Customers
  • FA Computer Manufacturers
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Logistics Industry
  • Data Centers
Products
  • OEM Mirroring Cards
  • Compact Storage Servers
  • RAID Controllers
  • NAS Systems

IT Equipment for Educational Institutions

Overview
Highly reliable product lineup supporting IT infrastructure for educational institutions.
Competitiveness
Strong sales network in the education market
Customers
  • Universities
  • Vocational Schools
  • Public Educational Institutions
Products
  • Supremacy RAID Products
  • Surveillance Camera Recorders
  • NAS Storage

Cloud & Edge Solutions

Overview
Products for cloud environments and edge computing.
Competitiveness
GPU integration technology and flexible system configurations
Customers
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Cloud Providers
  • Telecommunications Carriers
Products
  • Cloudy Server Series
  • Edge Servers
  • GPU-Equipped Servers

Network Equipment

Overview
Provides network equipment for high-speed data transfer.
Competitiveness
High reliability and technical support
Customers
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Corporate IT Departments
  • Data Centers
Products
  • Fiber Channel Switches
  • High-Bandwidth Ethernet Switches
  • HBA
  • NIC

Maintenance and Service Business

Overview
Provides comprehensive support from product introduction to operation.
Competitiveness
Rapid response by in-house specialist engineers
Customers
  • Users Across All Industries
  • IT Operations Management Companies
Products
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Installation Services
  • Data Erasure Services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • In-house developed RAID controller technology
  • Cost competitiveness through fabless model
  • Diverse storage product lineup
  • Strong sales network for educational institutions
  • Proven track record in OEM business
  • Quality management through various ISO certifications
  • Deployment of advanced technologies like GPU servers
  • Region-specific marketing (Hokkaido and Tohoku)
  • Highly specialized development organization despite small scale
  • Robust customer support system

Competitive Advantages

  • High differentiation achieved with in-house controller products
  • OEM supply record to major domestic FA manufacturers
  • Secured status as NVIDIA Preferred Partner
  • Solid share in education market niche
  • Versatile customer response via highly scalable NAS and RAID products
  • Rapid customer response through on-site maintenance services
  • Strength in information security with ISO27001 certification
  • Flexible manufacturing procurement via fabless structure
  • Dual offerings for industrial and cloud solutions
  • Balance of high-end and low-price products

Threats

  • Intensifying competition with major electronics manufacturers
  • Accelerating pace of technological innovation in storage market
  • Rise of low-price products from overseas manufacturers
  • Quality risks from manufacturing contractors
  • Demand fluctuations due to IT market economic swings
  • Risk of IT budget cuts in educational institutions
  • Decline in hardware demand due to cloud storage proliferation
  • Increasing cyber security threats
  • Impact on parts procurement from international trade friction
  • Delays in adopting new technologies

Innovations

2024: Expansion of GPU-Equipped Cloudy-DP Series

Overview
Expanded sales of high-performance GPU-equipped servers as an NVIDIA Preferred Partner.
Impact
Increased sales in HPC market, strengthened revenue base

2023: Launch of High-End NAS ZettaSuite

Overview
Introduced large-capacity, high-performance NAS products to the market to meet high-end demand.
Impact
Succeeded in increasing orders from large companies

2022: Development of Triple-Redundant SATA Mirroring Card

Overview
Launched sales of the KITE series, the world's first to support NCQ and triple redundancy.
Impact
Expanded adoption in FA industrial sector

2021: ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

Overview
Strengthened information security management system and obtained certification.
Impact
Improved customer trust and expanded new orders

2020: Launch of Supremacy II Series

Overview
Introduced high-reliability storage products equipped with newly designed controllers.
Impact
Gained high evaluations from mid-sized customers

Sustainability

  • Environmental management through ISO14001 certification
  • Promotion of power-saving and resource-efficient product design
  • Promotion of recycling for discarded electronic equipment
  • Enhanced safety in domestic production management
  • Expanded adoption of eco-packaging
  • Provision of environmentally considerate products to customers
  • Reduction of environmental impact in supply chain
  • Support for environmental education in local communities