eCopy and Ricoh Partner to Enhance Digital Document Scanning

eCopy, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into enterprise software applications, has announced a partnership with Ricoh Corporation, the leading provider of digital office equipment. As a result of the partnership, Ricoh digital copier users can now more easily incorporate paper documents into over 20 enterprise software applications integrated with eCopy's Open Platform Architecture.

The partnership also includes eCopy's membership in the Ricoh Developer Program as a Premier Plus Member, which provides the highest level of tools, support, and training needed to easily integrate eCopy's applications with Ricoh hardware. According to Wayne Mize, vice president, Solutions Marketing at Ricoh Corporation, "eCopy and their partners provide robust integration from our digital copiers to ISVs' enterprise software applications."

This partnership strengthens Ricoh's position as a provider of essential IT infrastructure components for managing the complete document lifecycle. eCopy's CEO, Edward Schmid, stated, "By joining the eCopy Ready program, Ricoh expands its market opportunities by enabling their products to serve as paper on-ramps to virtually any business application."

Key Takeaways:

• eCopy and Ricoh have partnered to enhance digital document scanning capabilities, allowing Ricoh digital copier users to easily incorporate paper documents into over 20 enterprise software applications.
• eCopy has joined the Ricoh Developer Program as a Premier Plus Member, providing access to tools, support, and training for integrating eCopy's applications with Ricoh hardware.
• The partnership aims to expand the use of document scanning to millions of office workers and strengthen Ricoh's position as a provider of essential IT infrastructure components for managing the complete document lifecycle.
• eCopy's Open Platform Architecture integrates with over 20 enterprise software applications, providing a robust and efficient method of incorporating paper-based information into business processes.
• The partnership includes four components: the eCopy Read Manufacturers Program, eCopy Open Platform Architecture, eCopy Connections Alliance Program, and the eCopy Solution Provider Network.

Statistics:

• eCopy has over 20 enterprise software applications integrated with its Open Platform Architecture.
• Ricoh Corporation had fiscal year 2003 sales in excess of $17.1 billion and sales of $2.8 billion in North, Central, and South America.
• The eCopy Paper Connection initiative seeks to expand the use of document scanning to millions of office workers.
• The four components of the eCopy Paper Connection, including the eCopy Ready Manufacturers Program and the eCopy Open Platform Architecture, aim to provide a comprehensive solution for managing the complete document lifecycle.

Sources:

• Market Wire, 2005
• eCopy, Inc. (www.ecopy.com)
• Ricoh Corporation (www.ricoh-usa.com)
• COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)