Ricoh announced it has been named a leader again by global market insight and research firm Quocirca in its Print Security Landscape, 2024 report. This recognition underscores Ricoh's commitment to advancing print security in an era where hybrid work environments and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the landscape of traditional print infrastructure.

According to Quocirca's research, print-related data breaches remain a significant threat, with 67% of respondents (up from 61% in 2023) reporting at least one data loss incident in the past year. Quocirca recognized Ricoh as a market leader for its global services reach, comprehensive security offerings and mature IT services expertise, particularly in cybersecurity.

The report highlights Ricoh's broad portfolio of security-centric products, IT services and solutions that are available in approximately 200 countries worldwide, as well as its robust, customized services that are tailored to the security requirements of customers. Ricoh's device-agnostic offerings are delivered by a team of dedicated security specialists that build in a comprehensive security strategy that undergoes rigorous assessment, evaluation and retesting to ensure resilience. In addition to embedded hardware-security features, Quocirca acknowledged Ricoh's strategic acquisitions that have enabled it to develop deep expertise in cybersecurity.

"As hybrid work and AI are becoming more prevalent and reshaping the landscape of traditional print infrastructure, the need for a stronger approach to print security has never been greater," said Scott Dabice, vice president of commercial strategy and operations, Ricoh North America. "Our commitment is to continue to provide unparalleled security solutions that not only fulfill but surpass our customers' expectations, ensuring complete peace of mind in every print."

Quocirca defines market leaders as vendors who lead the market in both strategic vision and depth of service offering, having made significant investments in their service portfolio and infrastructure, and are supported by strong delivery capabilities. Quocirca cited several key differentiators contributing to Ricoh's leadership position, including:

• Global reach and worldwide presence in approximately 200 countries and territories around the world.
• Comprehensive security-led offerings across the hardware and solutions portfolio.
• Mature IT services offering and expertise through acquisition.

To download an excerpt copy of the report, click here.