Ricoh Selects iCONECT-XERA as a Review Platform Provider

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCONECT Development, LLC, a technology leader that develops intuitive, web-based eDiscovery software and Ricoh Americas Corporation, a global technology company with services and solutions that help law firms and legal departments capture, transform and manage information more effectively in today's dynamic work environment, have announced a hosting relationship that allows Ricoh to offer the iCONECT-XERA platform to its clients. Ricoh cited the ability to provide its clients with more options for best-of-breed solutions and the ability to add customized analytics to their operation as reasons for the deal.

"It is important to provide flexible solutions that give our clients the tools they need to maximize efficiencies. Ricoh is focused on offering technology-agnostic solutions that better enable our clients to capture, manage, and review information in today's dynamic work environment," says David Greetham, Vice President, eDiscovery Operations at Ricoh Americas Corporation. "This emphasis, combined with ICONECT-XERA's custom corporate litigation dashboard and strong analytic tools, helps give our clients a distinct advantage."

Established in 1936, Ricoh is a Fortune® Global 500 Company that operates in more than 200 countries and regions. "We are thrilled that Ricoh has chosen iCONECT-XERA to augment its portfolio of service offerings aimed at law firms and corporate legal departments," says Ian Campbell, iCONECT's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ricoh's global footprint and commitment to analytics and reducing eDiscovery costs through early case assessment make them an ideal member of our worldwide Litigation Service Provider (LSP) network."

iCONECT's flagship software, iCONECT-XERA, is a private cloud-based document review platform built for complex multi-party litigation projects. iCONECT-XERA can provide legal professionals with exceptional control and cost savings over the entire eDiscovery review process. iCONECT's advanced analytics (email threading, near duplicate, find similar) now includes the Predictive Review workflow wizard, helping decrease search time, increase quality and can minimize overall review costs while continuing the focus on workflow simplicity. iCONECT-XERA's unique future-proof feature set gives organizations strong reasons to adopt iCONECT technology versus selecting legacy eDiscovery review tools. For additional XERA product information and interactive videos, please visit http://www.iconect.com

During LegalTech New York on February 3-5, Ricoh will have a private suite at the Hilton New York where demonstrations of XERA, along with other Ricoh Legal offerings, will be showcased. "We are anticipating that our clients will see XERA's custom analytics and its platform-agnostic accessibility as solutions to some of their current challenges," added Greetham. To schedule a demonstration, please contact Jannelle Prieve at jannelle.prieve@ricoh-usa.com

Those interested in learning more about iCONECT and iCONECT-XERA can also visit iCONECT's booth 2503 at LegalTech or contact info@iconect.com to schedule a private demonstration.

ABOUT iCONECT DEVELOPMENT, LLC

iCONECT Development, LLC is an industry leader in developing innovative legal review software and services that empower legal teams to complete complex review projects more cost effectively. As early innovators of eDiscovery review software since 1999, and with the release of the revolutionary web-based, iCONECT-XERA® eDiscovery Review Platform, iCONECT continues to raise the bar for advancements in developing intelligent, easy-to-use tools that help hosting providers, law firms, corporations and government agencies worldwide optimize workflows and manage big data more efficiently. iCONECT was most recently honored by CIO Review as one of the Top 20 Most Promising Legal Technology Solution Providers in 2014.

ABOUT RICOH

Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com/about/

Media Contacts:

Iram Arras
iCONECT Development, LLC
t. 310.536.8400
e. iarras@iconect.com

Constance Rose-Edwards for Ricoh
Agency – Breakaway Communications
t. 212-616-6004
e. credwards@breakawaycom.com