On this page2 February 2026 - Digital Signage Awards
Vibe.fyi has received a High Commendation in the Omni-Channel Design and Execution category at the Digital Signage Awards 2026, recognising its work delivering a connected workplace communication strategy for Ricoh New Zealand and Australia.
The winners were announced at a gala ceremony held at Hotel Miramar, Montjuïc, Barcelona, during Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).
The Digital Signage Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in digital signage, immersive experiences, and multi-platform communication. Vibe.fyi’s recognition highlights the successful execution of an omni-channel strategy spanning Screensavers, Lock Screens, Digital Signage, and Microsoft Teams Room displays, all designed to integrate seamlessly into employees’ daily workflows.
Reimagining Workplace Communication for Ricoh
Working closely with Ricoh New Zealand and Australia, Vibe.fyi helped transform underutilised screens into high-impact communication touchpoints across a geographically dispersed workforce.
Ricoh’s objective was to improve reach and engagement at scale, addressing a core challenge shared by many organisations: key messages were not cutting through traditional channels such as email, intranets, Microsoft Teams, and static signage. The strategy focused on using existing digital surfaces that employees naturally encounter throughout the day, ensuring communication remained visible without adding distraction or fatigue.
Equally important was reducing the time and effort required by Ricoh’s internal communications team to create, manage, and maintain visually engaging content across multiple channels.
Immediate Impact and Measurable Results
The rollout of the Screensaver channel delivered immediate results, with key messages appearing on employee screens during idle moments. Internal stakeholders reported a clear uplift in engagement, improved message visibility, and stronger alignment across teams.
Ricoh’s communications team noted that engagement increased, messages were consistently seen, and outcomes could be measured more effectively. The solution also enabled Ricoh to expand its own workplace communication offering, filling a critical gap and allowing clients to enhance existing Microsoft environments rather than replace them.
Recognition for Connected Experiences
We’re delighted to receive this High Commendation. It reflects the creativity, innovation, and persistence of the entire Vibe team. This recognition reinforces our belief in leveraging visual storytelling across every screen in the workplace to better align teams and create stronger, more engaging communication across the organisation,” said Vaughan Reed, Head of Good Vibes at Vibe.fyi.
Being Highly Commended among leading global projects marks an important milestone for Vibe.fyi and reinforces its commitment to redefining workplace communication through simple, effective, and integrated digital experiences.
About the Author
Vaughan Reed has over 20 years of experience in the digital communication space, driven by a core belief that effective communication is mission-critical for organisational success. As Founder and CVO of Vibe.fyi, he helps communication teams connect with hard-to-reach, hybrid, and deskless employees through vibrant, visual content that's seen often and a part of the daily rhythm at work. Vibe's purpose-built SaaS platform delivers compliance, wellbeing, safety, and culture-building messages across everyday digital touchpoints, from communal screens to desktop and browser displays, transforming workplace communication for the modern era.
