The OEM erned the BLI PaceSetter award in the MFP Cloud Ecosystem arena for its “forward-looking, adaptable portfolio.”
Ricoh USA, Inc. has announced that Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI) has awarded Ricoh a 2019-2020 BLI PaceSetter award in the MFP Cloud Ecosystem arena. The OEM explained, Buyers Lab selected Ricoh as a winner in this category due to its work at the forefront of the evolving MFP ecosystem, delivering “updateable, configurable technologies for today’s rapidly changing digital workplaces as part of its Dynamic Workplace Intelligence approach.”
“Ricoh was one of the pioneers in developing embedded software platforms able to extend the functionality of the MFP, and the company is now leading the shift to cloud-ready MFPs and the associated ecosystem that adds tremendous value for customers,” said Jamie Bsales, Director, Solutions Analysis, Keypoint Intelligence. “These abilities are driven by underlying software platform technologies and the associated cloud services that let customers leverage the MFP capabilities, which can scale with businesses’ evolving needs. Robust offerings in these areas are essential, and Ricoh is providing them.”
In Keypoint’s analysis, Ricoh stood out due to its RICOH Smart Integration platform, which enables cloud-connected apps to run seamlessly on the company’s latest intelligent MFPs and other IoT devices. Another noted aspect of Ricoh’s portfolio is RICOH Cloud Workflow Solutions, a collection of technologies that deliver streamlined simplicity in the form of affordable, scalable, subscription-based offerings. These solutions help eliminate manual steps, so businesses can maintain their focus on core activities in their business
“Ricoh takes an adaptable, ever-evolving approach to today’s digital workplaces, because no two are exactly alike,” said Steven Burger, Head of Engineering and Vice President of Portfolio Management, Ricoh USA, Inc. “Always Current Technology and Cloud Workflow Solutions allow us to continue to deliver for customers long after the initial implementation whenever they need. This approach goes a long way in helping our customers succeed in an ever-changing business world, and it helps them get the most out of our expertise and vision. We are proud of our work in developing and applying the Dynamic Workplace Intelligence approach, and we are honoured that Keypoint Intelligence and BLI have recognized our efforts within the MFP cloud ecosystem.”
To learn more about Ricoh’s Dynamic Workplace Intelligence and its new intelligent MFPs, visit www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/dynamic-workplace-intelligence
