Ricoh has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics (LG), to collaborate on digital solutions for workplaces.

Pairing Ricoh’s communication services and LG’s display products, this partnership will deliver B2B customers in the global market an elevated user experience and exceptional customer value.

Through this partnership, Ricoh will enhance its capability in the Workplace Experience domain, one of its growth areas, and it aims to be a leading global audiovisual (AV) integrator.

Integration of LG devices such as signages and displays into Ricoh solutions will enrich Ricoh’s product and service portfolio and achieve a stable global supply.

As its mid-term vision, Ricoh aims to provide consistent global services as a workplace services provider in the changing workplace. In the Workplace Experience domain, Ricoh provides solutions enabling seamless collaboration in offices and other workplaces where hybrid work has become commonplace, enhancing people’s creativity.

“The pairing of Ricoh’s office solutions with LG’s advanced display products will deliver impressive value to customers and further establish LG as one of the most trusted providers of integrated solutions in the B2B market,” says Paik Ki-mun, senior vice-president and head of the information display business unit of LG Business Solutions Company. “LG will continue to pursue strategic partnerships with innovative global companies to create customised solutions for today’s business environment.”

Takahiro Irisa, senior corporate officer and president of the Ricoh Digital Services business unit, says: “We firmly believe that this global strategic partnership with LG will accelerate Ricoh’s Workplace Experience business. Through the synergy between LG’s advanced display products and Ricoh’s communication services, we will continue to offer optimal workplace to our customers as a workplace services provider. Ricoh will continue to execute strategic partnerships to empower our customers to achieve fulfilment through work.”