Ricoh UK MFD customers now able to manage hard copies as part of their digital office document strategy

London, June 29th 2006 — Ricoh UK has signed an agreement with eCopy, a leading provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into enterprise software applications, to meet its customers' growing demand for control over hard copies.

The agreement enables any Ricoh UK MFD customer to integrate paper-based information securely and efficiently with enterprise applications, via the eCopy ShareScan® 4.0 software and ScanStation™. The companies have an established relationship in the US, but this is the first time that eCopy has signed a partnership deal with Ricoh that will be driven out of the UK.

"Customer feedback drove the formation of this partnership," explains Chas Moloney, associate director of marketing with Ricoh UK. "Compliance obligations are generating demand for greater control over paper-based information as an integral part of office document strategies. The eCopy solution complements our own products by providing the ability to integrate MFD scanning with enterprise applications for those customers who need this capability."

Beyond meeting compliance requirements, the eCopy partnership will also help Ricoh customers to reduce their dependence on slow and inefficient, paper-bound processes, as Keith Lietzke, Ricoh business unit manager with eCopy, explains:

"Our solution is used by front office workers on the same MFDs that they operate day in, day out. They're familiar with the interface and the process differs very little from conventional MFD usage, which makes getting their buy-in to use the new application a straightforward process. In simple terms, using eCopy on Ricoh MFDs means that storing a digital version of a document in your chosen enterprise application is as easy as copying it. It's user friendly and it provides a quick ROI because of this."

Moloney concludes, "Adding eCopy technology to Ricoh's portfolio supports our focus on delivering what customers need rather than trying to make their business work around our technology. It's another key tool to enable the company and its resellers to design, deliver and manage comprehensive office document strategies to meet any customer's requirements."

For more information on Ricoh's range of document management solutions, visit www.ricoh.co.uk

About Ricoh

Ricoh designs, develops and manufactures a complete range of print and document management, hardware, software and services which are tailored to meet individual customer needs. Its devices print, copy, scan and fax documents as an integrated part of the IT network and enterprise content management system. Software is used to audit usage, manage document flows, simplify business processes, control print expenditure and secure access. The company takes an innovative approach to research and development, having invented the first digital black & white copier and introducing the colour-capable device.

Ricoh UK's environmental credentials are second to none. It operates a zero-waste policy at all of its manufacturing plants and maintains carbon-neutral status at its headquarters in Feltham, Middlesex. It operates a dedicated 'Green Centre', where old machines are re-commissioned and recycled in line with WEEE Directive guidelines, and has been accredited with ISO14001 for environmental management.

Further information can be found at www.ricoh.co.uk . Alternatively, please contact the Ricoh team at Berkeley PR on 0118 988 2992 or ricoh@berkeleypr.co.uk

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eCopy and ScanStation are trademarks and eCopy ShareScan is a registered trademark of eCopy, Inc. All other referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners.