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Ricoh launches AI orchestration co-creation initiative with Thread AI

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Internal pilot aims to advance and automate facility‑management operations in Japan

NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Thread AI, a leader in AI orchestration infrastructure, to collaborate on an internal pilot to advance and automate facility-management operations using AI in Japan.

In recent years, the use of AI has shifted from experiments and proof‑of‑concepts to a phase where continuous application in daily operations is required. At the same time, AI deployments that are isolated or dependent on individual expertise often fail to deliver organization‑wide optimization or sustainable value creation. As sensor and camera data from on‑site environments become increasingly integrated with operational data—and as digital‑twin technology advances—the foundation is being laid for AI to more accurately understand real‑world conditions and support decision‑making and execution.

Under this agreement, Ricoh will combine Thread AI’s technology with its own digital‑twin capabilities to build an execution platform that integrates digital twins, multimodal AI, and workflow orchestration. Ricoh will first apply the platform to its internal facility‑management operations in Japan to verify the effectiveness of a system that supports end‑to‑end processes, from AI‑driven decision‑making to operational execution. Insights gained through this internal pilot will be leveraged to drive operational transformation in the facility‑management domain and to develop new digital services.

This initiative is part of Ricoh’s activities within Plug and Play, the Silicon Valley–based innovation platform the company joined in September 2025. The platform connects large enterprises, startups, government and public institutions, investors, and universities, creating a global ecosystem for innovation.

“This partnership underscores Ricoh’s commitment to advancing open innovation by collaborating with external partners and applying cutting‑edge technologies to real operational challenges. With this internal pilot now underway, we are taking an important step toward transforming and automating facility‑management operations across our sites in Japan. As we move forward, we will continue to strengthen operational excellence and create new value through AI and digital transformation, using insights from these pilots to work with customers and partners to drive sustainable growth and help address social challenges.” said Yasuyuki Nomizu, chief technology officer at Ricoh Company, Ltd.

“Our work with Ricoh marks a significant milestone in expanding AI’s role from experimentation to production-ready execution,” said Angela McNeal, co-founder and CEO of Thread AI. “By integrating our orchestration infrastructure with Ricoh’s digital-twin capabilities, we are empowering teams to safely automate workflows, embed valuable expertise, and respond to on-site conditions faster than ever before – with full traceability and control over every AI action.”

Overview of Ricoh-Thread AI co-creation initiative
Through this initiative, Ricoh will transform its internal facility-management operations in Japan, such as on-site facility inspection and maintenance operations, by leveraging advanced AI for situational understanding, decision support, and the automation or semi-automation of tasks. The initiative will build an AI-driven execution platform capable of real-time anomaly detection and optimized work processes through the integration of camera, sensor, and equipment data.

The shift from data analysis to automated execution is designed to deliver real-time visibility into on-site conditions and accelerate decision-making and significantly elevate operational quality. By standardizing processes to reduce reliance on individual expertise, Ricoh aims to build valuable internal know-how, deploy scalable operational models across multiple sites, and foster a robust future ecosystem for its partners and customers.

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About Thread AI
Thread AI is an AI infrastructure company founded by Palantir’s former heads of AI product and engineering. Its composable infrastructure and workflow orchestration platform, Lemma, lets enterprises rapidly deploy AI into core operations and power the AI products their customers demand. It provides the foundational layer needed for agentic processes to run at scale with the control, governance, and reliability assurances these operations require.

To learn more, visit www.threadai.com and follow Thread AI on LinkedIn.

About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global integrator in workplace transformation, operating in approximately 200 countries and regions and headquartered in Tokyo. Supporting customers’ value creation, Ricoh offers workplace services and solutions that empower organizations to work smarter through advanced technologies—including AI— together with long-standing expertise rooted in printing. Ricoh also operates commercial and industrial printing businesses and delivers new solutions leveraging inkjet technology. In the financial year ended March 2026, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,608 billion yen (approx. 16.4 billion USD).

For 90 years since our founding, Ricoh has upheld its mission and vision of empowering individuals to find Fulfillment through Work—and that commitment continues today. By understanding and transforming how people work, we unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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Bloomberg Law Survey Examines AI’s Return on Investment as Attorneys Weigh Risks

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New report explores the business case for legal AI, trust in complex tasks, and client expectations

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in legal practice, attention is turning to what it delivers. Bloomberg Law’s new 2026 AI in Practice report examines that question alongside attorneys’ concerns about the technology, its reliability, and its implications for their work.

Drawing on responses from more than 1,000 attorneys to Bloomberg Law’s biannual State of Practice survey, the report explores how attorneys use AI tools and whether they trust them for complex tasks.

The survey found that 76% of attorneys are concerned about AI going rogue, while 25% fear their job will be replaced by the technology.

The report also examines the business case for AI, the importance of checking its outputs, and client expectations about its use.

“As AI becomes part of everyday legal work, attorneys need to understand where it adds value and where it requires closer scrutiny,” said Cesca Antonelli, editor-in-chief, Bloomberg Industry Group. “These findings give legal employers a basis for assessing their investment in AI and the questions they need to address with their attorneys and clients.”

Together, the findings offer a look at how attorneys are navigating the practical demands of AI adoption, from evaluating its return on investment to maintaining confidence in the work they deliver.

Download Bloomberg Law’s 2026 AI in Practice report at https://aboutblaw.com/bnmQ.

About Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law provides the content and technology legal professionals need to act decisively in a rapidly changing world. Trusted by law firms, corporations, and government agencies, the Bloomberg Law platform combines authoritative news, expert guidance, market intelligence, and advanced research tools to equip legal professionals with the insights they need to deliver guidance with confidence.

Bloomberg Law is part of Bloomberg Industry Group, an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., a global leader in business and financial information, data, news, and insights.

For more information, visit pro.bloomberglaw.com.

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DQS certifies Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management

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Samsung Display achieves ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX VCS label following independent assessments by DQS.

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and YONGIN, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DQS has completed independent assessments of Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management, resulting in ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX Vehicle Cyber Security (VCS) label. The achievement provides automotive customers with independent evidence of the company’s processes for managing cybersecurity risks within the assessed scope.

The achievement was recognized at a ceremony at Samsung Display’s headquarters in Yongin, Republic of Korea. Ingo M. Rübenach, CEO of DQS Group, and Alex Chi, Global Transportation Division Head and Managing Director of DQS Korea LLC, attended alongside Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display.

“The transition to software-defined vehicles changes what automotive manufacturers expect from their suppliers. Cybersecurity has to be part of how an organization develops products, takes decisions and responds to new risks. Through these assessments, Samsung Display has demonstrated a structured approach to these responsibilities. I expect Samsung Display’s technological competitiveness, combined with its proven cybersecurity reliability, to meet the demands of global automakers and further strengthen its competitiveness in the next-generation mobility market,” says Ingo M. Rübenach.

Cybersecurity for automotive applications

Samsung Display is expanding its automotive OLED business. According to the company, it has established a cybersecurity management system for automotive products, with dedicated personnel and processes to monitor and address potential risks.

Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display, says: “In the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), cybersecurity is an important factor underpinning product competitiveness. We will solidify our leadership in the mobility display market by providing OLED products that meet the stringent security standards required by automotive manufacturers and consumers.”

Independent evidence for automotive customers

ISO/SAE 21434 defines engineering requirements for managing cybersecurity risks in the electrical and electronic systems of road vehicles. It addresses the product lifecycle, from development and production through operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

ENX VCS, an assessment scheme developed by the ENX Association, is based on ISO/SAE 21434 and evaluates suppliers’ vehicle cybersecurity management systems. Successful audit results form the basis for an ENX VCS label. Assessment results can be shared with authorized business partners through the ENX Portal, providing a common basis for evaluating suppliers’ cybersecurity management capabilities.

About Samsung Display

Samsung Display Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures OLED and QD-OLED display panels for smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs, wearables and vehicles. The company was established in 2012 through the integration of Samsung’s display businesses and is headquartered in Yongin, Korea. It has around 54,000 employees and operates campuses in Korea, Vietnam, India and China.

DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.

DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 3,000 highly qualified auditors delivering over 130,000 audit days per year. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.

Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.

For more information, visit www.dqsglobal.com

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FirstDigital Expands Redundant Fiber Network to More Utah and Arizona Businesses

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DRAPER, Utah, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FirstDigital is connecting more businesses across Utah and Arizona to its fiber network, helping to build greater redundancy into their networks while supporting Wide Area Network (WAN) modernization for increasingly connected operations.

“Connectivity isn’t just an IT concern anymore,” says Alex Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at FirstDigital. “When the network goes down, phones stop ringing, payments stop processing, and employees stop working.”

A redundant fiber network is designed to reduce reliance on a single connection by providing an alternate route if that connection is disrupted. Depending on an organization’s needs and available infrastructure, FirstDigital builds this redundancy into its network with multiple routes to geographically diverse points of presence, so the failure of a single path or device doesn’t take its customers, or its customers’ customers, offline.

Organizations from auto care to banking now rely on FirstDigital to keep their systems running without interruption, with one VP of IT saying the partnership has given him the confidence to vacation beyond cell coverage without worrying if his company’s network is online.

“Our customers are treating resiliency as an operational decision, and we’re building our network to support that,” says Jackson.

Learn more here, or contact our media department to schedule an interview.

About FirstDigital
FirstDigital provides fiber internet, connectivity solutions, and telecommunication services for businesses and multifamily communities, combining enterprise technology with localized customer support and technical expertise. Learn more at FirstDigital.com.

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