The Print Report: LIVE at drupa 2024

In this special episode of The Print Report, recorded live from drupa 2024, hosts Debra Korn and Pat McGrew dive into an enlightening discussion with Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf of Ricoh Software. Broadcasting from the impressive Ricoh HENKAKU booth, which embodies the spirit of co-innovation, the conversation focuses on how Ricoh is leading the charge in modernizing print workflows and fostering vendor-neutral solutions.

Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf share their insights into Ricoh’s philosophy of being vendor-agnostic, allowing their software to integrate seamlessly with various systems and hardware, thus offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency to printers. They highlight the importance of automation in streamlining processes, reducing labor, and minimizing waste. The episode also explores how Ricoh’s legacy of production software, originating from IBM, continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern printers by offering end-to-end visibility and control over print operations.

The discussion also touches on the significant challenges and opportunities in modern print environments, emphasizing the shift from seeing print as a commodity to leveraging innovative software solutions for differentiation and growth. By embracing digital advancements and focusing on customer needs, Ricoh is helping print shops transition into the future.