Ricoh Introduces GlobalScan 3.0 Document Capture and Routing System

Improves Ease-of-Use and Integration Capabilities with One-Button Scanning

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation,
the leading provider of digital office equipment, today launched the newest
version of its document capture and routing system -- GlobalScan(TM) 3.0.
Compatible with a range of Ricoh multifunction products (MFPs), this solution
enables global corporations, government agencies and other document-intensive
environments to manage high-volume document distribution more effectively and
securely, and ultimately save valuable time and money.
With GlobalScan 3.0, organizations can transform their local MFPs into a
key component of their document workflow by enabling users to easily navigate
document capture, management, storage, and global distribution. The system can
connect up to 250 MFPs through one GlobalScan server, eliminating the need for
desktop scanners. By utilizing this system, documents that were historically
paper-based and difficult to track are easily integrated into electronic files
with "one touch" scanning that allow administrators to preset scanning to
automatically route files to any folder or e-mail addresses by pressing one
button. To further promote ease-of-use, all GlobalScan functions are
accessible from the MFP control panel in an intuitive interface that is simple
to navigate.
Enhanced optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities comes standard
on GlobalScan 3.0 allowing users to easily convert hardcopy documents into a
number of electronic formats. As server space becomes increasingly scarce in
today's digital age, companies are looking for alternate solutions. GlobalScan
3.0 addresses this need by allowing users to compress large documents up to
100 times using JBIG2, and turn a 200 page, 7 MB report into a 700 KB file to
reduce network traffic and maximize server space. Color scanned documents are
also reduced with the JPEG2000, which compresses full-color scanned documents
up to 100 times without losing image quality. This compression and file
support feature saves organizations money by eliminating the need for
overnight delivery, fax, storage and document handling costs.
Improved security features make GlobalScan 3.0 ideal for any organization
that deals with confidential data, particularly government agencies with
strict regulations. With the enhanced OCR, users can turn paper documents into
searchable, editable files or searchable non-editable files, depending on the
nature of the document. To further increase document security a password can
be enabled to make any files that reach unintended recipients unreadable and
password-protected.
To add extra administration and technical support, GlobalScan 3.0 was
rebuilt on the .NET platform for improved reliability and security. The new
enhancements allow administrators to easily manage GlobalScan MFPs including
remote configuration and firmware upgrades and permits single sign-on with
third party applications. This system also supports Kerberos, which enhances
network security, and VM Ware ESX server v3.0. To give administrators enhanced
reliability, GlobalScan 3.0 provides failover support, including two
GlobalScan servers with duplicate configurations.
Created to improve efficiency, GlobalScan 3.0 has an improved control
panel with easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI). This includes a
thumbnail image preview feature that allows users to see the scanned files
instantly on the MFP interface to prevent errors and save time, eliminating
the need to rescan. Editing is quick and easy by simply zooming in and out,
rotating or panning across any scanned file to detect and fix errors right
from the MFP control panel. To further add customization, GlobalScan 3.0
allows users to personalize messages by allowing users to enter a message
within the e-mail body so users can share special instructions or other
important details with recipients when sending electronic files.
"At Ricoh we understand that businesses today are faced with many
challenges, and keeping information protected while at the same time being
easy to use is extremely important to our customers when storing and managing
documents," said Hede Nonaka, senior vice president, Document Solutions and
Services Division, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "We are pleased to introduce
the GlobalScan 3.0 system featuring one-button scanning to help organizations
easily store documents in a safe and secure environment."
About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a
subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 71-year-old leading supplier of office
automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2006 sales in excess of
$17 billion, an 8.4 percent increase over the previous year.
Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized
independent dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and
South America. For fiscal year 2006, Ricoh Americas Corporation sales
exceeded $3.3 billion, an increase of 7.4 percent over the previous year.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be
accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

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CONTACT: Russell Marchetta Melissa Einfrank
Ricoh Americas Corporation Peppercom
(973) 882-2075 (212) 931-6171
russell.marchetta@ricoh-usa.com meinfrank@peppercom.com

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Russell Marchetta of Ricoh Americas Corporation, +1-973-882-2075,
russell.marchetta@ricoh-usa.com; or Melissa Einfrank of Peppercom for Ricoh
Americas Corporation, +1-212-931-6171, meinfrank@peppercom.com