Ricoh Achieves 'Gold Provider' Partner Status with CISCO in the Asia-Pacific Region

TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh and its affiliates have been awarded the esteemed 'Gold Provider' Partner status in the Asia-Pacific region by Cisco, a worldwide leader in networking and security, marking a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

This accolade, which was awarded following a comprehensive evaluation, where Ricoh showcased its expertise in implementing managed services, Cisco SD-WAN, and Cisco Meraki solutions, underscores the company's dedication to innovation and exceptional customer support. It acknowledges Ricoh's excellence in delivering top-tier Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Meraki solutions and solidifies Ricoh's standing as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to optimise their network infrastructure and advance digital transformation initiatives.

"We are honoured to be recognised as a Cisco Gold Provider," said Kei Uesugi, Managing Director of Ricoh Asia-Pacific. "This achievement reflects our team's commitment and proficiency in delivering state-of-the-art managed SD-WAN services and Cisco Meraki solutions. We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Cisco and continue supporting SMB customers across the Asia-Pacific region."

To achieve Gold Provider Partner status and support SMBs and other customers across the region, Ricoh APAC established the Ricoh Regional Network Operations Center (NOC) in 2022. Located in Malaysia, the NOC serves as a shared service hub, enabling Ricoh offices throughout Asia-Pacific to offer high-value managed services at a reduced cost, complemented by on-site technical support available in eleven countries across the region.

As a Cisco Gold Provider Partner, Ricoh gains access to a wealth of resources, including advanced training, technical support, and marketing opportunities. This partnership will further enhance Ricoh's Managed Services capabilities, providing customers with even more robust and reliable networking solutions.

"We are delighted to collaborate with Ricoh as a valued Gold Provider Partner," said Michiko Kamata, Managing Director of APJC Distributor and SMB Sales. "Ricoh's commitment to excellence, deep understanding of Cisco technology, and focus on the SMB market make them an ideal partner. Together, we will empower businesses across the Asia-Pacific region to embrace digital transformation and achieve their strategic goals."

Ricoh's Gold Provider Partner status reinforces its position as a leading provider of Managed Services. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and technological innovation, Ricoh continues to drive digital transformation for SMBs and businesses of all sizes in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh's mission and vision to empower individuals to find 'Fulfillment through Work' by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

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Ricoh Achieves 'Gold Provider' Partner Status with CISCO in the Asia-Pacific Region

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading-edge artificial intelligence algorithms are now powering production at nearly half of VSPO's esports tournaments, dramatically reducing content creation time and enhancing fan engagement, said the company's co-founder Danny Tang at the New Global Sport Conference 2024 ("NGSC") in Riyadh this August.

At a panel discussion with other industry leaders including Ahmad Alabduljabbar, Craig Levine, Jean Mariotte, Penny Diao and Shay Segev, Tang said nearly half of the esports tournaments VSPO produces are now leveraging AI to assist key production tasks such as live highlights capturing and post-game replay editing, markedly boosting the efficiency and agility of the company's tournament operations.

VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.

"Over the past couple years, we have developed a lot of AI tools to allow us to better produce esports tournament content in a much more efficient manner," said Tang, who is also VSPO's CFO and head of global strategy office, "For example, our 'AICam' now allows us to turn hours of game footage into viral social media content in mere seconds."

As the leading conference for the Esports World Cup Foundation, the NGSC 2024 hosted a global delegation of over 1,200 industry thought-leaders at the Kingdom Centre on August 24-25.

At the event, Tang introduced VSPO's two proprietary AI tools, "AIOB" and "AICam", which have been instrumental in streamlining esports production process. AIOB, an algorithm trained on extensive tournament data, assists directors in identifying and broadcasting the most thrilling moments in real time. AICam, on the other hand, automates the selection and editing of highlights, turning them into viral video clips with unprecedented speed and precision.

Another VSPO's key AI project Tang shared was VSPO's partnership with Qualcomm on the Snapdragon "Faith of Victory" initiative, an esports athlete emotion detection system capable of providing real-time insights into an athlete's state of emotions by studying their facial expressions and heart rates. The AI system has been trained with data from 175 professional players across 18 top teams in the King Pro League, and VSPO continues to refine it for improved performance on a frequent basis.

Furthermore, Tang said that VSPO is also in the process of integrating its proprietary AI technologies into its signature, award-winning "4K OB Truck," a patented mobile production unit designed for on-the-go creation and broadcasting of top-tier esports events.

This innovative vehicle was a standout feature at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, where esports was recognized as a medal sport for the first time, as a significant portion of the esports series was produced using VSPO's "4K OB Truck," showcasing its capabilities on an international stage.

About VSPO
With a global presence encompassing 14 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, VSPO offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more.

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VSPO Co-founder Danny Tang: Half of VSPO's Esports Tournaments Now Assisted By AI