Ricoh grows IT services capabilities with acquisition of Avantage
- Acquisition further enhances Ricoh’s position as a digital services company
- Avantage customers to benefit from Ricoh’s global footprint and extensive IT infrastructure
Avantage is an IT services company that supports customers with workplace automation, IT infrastructure and cloud services to improve productivity.
The acquisition is set to further strengthen Ricoh’s existing digital workplace and IT services competences. This includes IT consultancy, implementation consultancy, Microsoft knowledge and experience, helpdesk services, remote management services, and sales consultancy.
Eric Carree, CEO, Avantage, adds: “By joining forces with Ricoh, we meet our ambition to strengthen our organisation. Ricoh is a strong international player and offers us room to grow further. We can provide customers with even better services in the field of digital workplaces and IT services. We look forward to a successful future.”
The transfer of shares will take place after final approval by the national Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM).
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