SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 4, 2024 – Ricoh, a leading provider of digital workplace solutions and printing technology, recently concluded its successful Partner Roadshow 2024, reinforcing its commitment to channel partners and highlighting the growing importance of collaborative relationships in the evolving digital landscape.
Ricoh Partner Roadshow 2024: A Resounding Success
Hannover, 28. November 2024 – The Ricoh Partner Roadshow 2024 brought together over 200 participants from Germany and Austria across six different locations. The roadshow provided a platform for Ricoh to connect with existing and potential partners, sharing valuable insights and showcasing its diverse portfolio of solutions.
Key Highlights of the Roadshow
- Strong Channel Growth: Ricoh emphasized the significant role of its channel partners, highlighting that they represent the strongest unit sales channel for Ricoh Germany. The company reported substantial growth in software sales through its partner network.
- Focus on Partner Benefits: The roadshow showcased Ricoh's expanded product portfolio, the advantages of its Advance Partner Program, and various initiatives designed to support partner growth.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Ricoh announced a new partnership with Climate Partner, offering its partners a dedicated certification program to promote sustainability.
- Key Topics and Trends: The roadshow addressed key topics such as the secure implementation of e-invoicing, updates on print and workplace experience solutions, and opportunities in the public sector and for small and medium-sized businesses.
Ricoh's Commitment to Channel Partners
Ricoh's channel business, comprising long-standing and new partnerships with IT system houses and specialists in digitalization, office printing, and production printing, is of great importance to the technology company.
"We are very pleased to have met so many new, long-standing and potential partners in person and are proud of the consistently positive feedback on our Ricoh Partner Roadshow. At Ricoh, we are shaping the transformation to a new digital working world with a broad portfolio and are taking our partners with us on this journey," explains Tobias van Wickeren, Commercial Director Partner Sales at Ricoh Germany.
Partner Appreciation and Support
Ricoh expressed its appreciation for its partners' innovation and close cooperation, highlighting initiatives such as the further development of the Partner Portal, a new digital training program for sales staff, and the continuation of the Partner Awards.
Partner Testimonials
The roadshow received positive feedback from participating partners:
- Martin Jahns, Managing Director of Haus der Dokumente, praised the opportunity to learn about Ricoh's new products and engage with other partners.
- Vivian Bohl, Account Manager at Töns GmbH & Co. KG, highlighted the value of the presentations and the opportunity to network with other partners.
- Sabine von Renz, Managing Director of GHS GmbH & Co. KG, emphasized the importance of Ricoh's commitment to fostering strong partnerships and providing platforms for exchange and collaboration.
Ricoh: Empowering Partners for Success
Ricoh's Partner Roadshow 2024 demonstrated the company's dedication to empowering its channel partners with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive in the evolving digital landscape. By fostering strong relationships and providing innovative solutions, Ricoh is helping its partners achieve success and deliver exceptional value to customers.