Ricoh and Neat have signed a global partnership agreement to collaborate on advanced audiovisual solutions for modern workplaces, expanding Ricoh’s portfolio of high-end meeting room solutions, aiming to deliver enhanced workplace experience for customers worldwide.
Takahiro Irisa, Senior Corporate Officer and President of Ricoh Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. commented:
“We are delighted to embark on this journey of global partnership with Neat, who shares our vision for workplace innovation and collaboration. As workstyle continues to diversify and evolve, this partnership marks a pivotal step forward in expanding our capabilities to enhance workers’ creativity and empower fulfillment through work and also advancing our Workplace Experiences business. By deepening our collaboration, we are committed to unlocking even greater value to customers seeking excellence in quality and innovation. We look forward to working closely with Neat.”
Through the partnership, Ricoh will integrate its AV Managed Services (AVMS) with Neat’s industry-leading audio and video technologies, including Neat Board and Neat Bar, running on Neat’s unique AI-driven modular architecture.
AVMS is a comprehensive service that supports critical meetings and seminars both on-site and remote, providing integrated equipment management and operational services. By streamlining system operations, AVMS enables customers to eliminate the complexity of system operations, creating an environment that enhances productivity and creativity. This collaboration is Ricoh’s latest strategic initiative to augment its global capabilities in AVMS, a core offering within Ricoh’s Workplace Experience business.
Ivar Johnsrud, CTO and Co-founder at Neat, stated:
“Neat’s Global Partner Program has achieved great success to date, and we are thrilled to welcome Ricoh Global to the program. We share a passion for solving customer challenges in modern workplaces and delivering innovations that shape the future of video collaboration. We look forward to working closely with Ricoh Global to make Neat meeting spaces even more accessible to businesses of all sizes around the world.”
