Document Security Systems, Inc. Ranked on Deloitte’s 2011 Technology Fast 500 for the Fourth Consecutive Year

ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a world-wide developer and manufacturer of security and authentication solutions which prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud, announced today that it has been listed for the fourth consecutive year on the Technology Fast 500TM, Deloitte LLP’s (Deloitte) ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2006 to 2010. Document Security Systems revenue grew over 177% during this period, ranking 424 on the Fast 500 list.

Patrick White, CEO of DSS credits the increased usage of the Company’s core technology products along with the Company’s expanded manufacturing capabilities. White stated; “Counterfeiting and fraud continues to grow exponentially allowing us to leverage our proprietary, patented technology products in the area of brand protection. Our continued research and development efforts allow us to provide brand owners with effective solutions to protect their brands across all areas of a product life cycle and mitigate the loss and liability that counterfeiting and product diversion creates.”
“DSS, like all 2011 Technology Fast 500™ companies, have excelled in fostering innovation and channeling it into spectacular growth -- against the backdrop of one of the most a challenging economies in history,” said
Eric Openshaw, vice chairman and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader, Deloitte LLP. "Deloitte recognizes DSS for its remarkable accomplishment.”

“We are pleased to honor DSS as a 2011 Technology Fast 500 company,” said Mark Jensen, managing partner, technology and venture capital services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. “As one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, DSS has demonstrated excellence in technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth.”
Technology Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria

Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. This ranking is compiled from nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500 website, and public company database research conducted by Deloitte. Technology Fast 500 award winners for 2011 are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2006 to 2010.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 TM recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company’s operating revenues. Using other company’s technologies or intellectual property in a unique way does not satisfy this requirement. Consulting companies, professional service firms, etc. are not eligible unless they have proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of their operating revenues.
Technology Fast 500 TM award eligibility requirements also include base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. These revenues must have more than doubled between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America.

About DSS (Document Security Systems, Inc.)

DSS is comprised of four core operating groups, DSS Plastics Group, DSS Secure Printing Group, DSS Packaging Group and DSS Digital Group. Through these divisions, DSS provides counterfeit prevention and comprehensive brand and digital information protection solutions to corporations, governments, and financial institutions around the world. DSS develops and manufactures products and services containing patented and patent pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners and copiers in the market.
The Company owns numerous patented and patent-pending technologies and products. DSS uses its covert and overt technologies to protect a wide range of documents including, but not limited to, consumer packaging, vital records, ID Cards/RFID, smart cards, passports, gift certificates, checks and coupons. The Company also protects digital information via secure cloud computing and disaster recovery services. Furthermore, DSS uses its extensive knowledgebase to provide comprehensive brand protection solutions to its customers. From risk analysis and vulnerability assessment, to systems integration and monitoring, DSS offers the advanced tools and knowledgebase needed to protect the world's most valuable and at-risk brands. DSS's customized solutions are designed to protect against product diversion, counterfeit, and other costly and damaging occurrences. In addition, DSS offers commercial printing services.

For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit www.DSSsecure.com .

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