Oct 20 2009
RIT Testing Commissioned by Hewlett Packard Co.
Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DMC; "DSS"), a world leader in the development and manufacturing of optical deterrent and authentication technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud reported today that Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) informed DSS in writing that it completed its testing commissioned by Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HPQ; "HP") of DSS AuthentiGuard DeterX(TM) Security Paper. RIT approved AuthentiGuard DeterX(TM) Security Paper as it scored the highest marks possible in several categories and is now an approved "HP Indigo Certified Substrate".
Patrick White, Chief Executive Officer and President of Document Security Systems, Inc., stated, "We are very pleased with the test results. The timing couldn't be better as the print market is moving fast towards secure papers such as DeterX(TM) that prevent the worldwide criminal epidemic known as, 'counterfeiting'. With this certification, our DeterX(TM) Security Paper can now be sold throughout the Hewlett Packard Indigo user client base. Our sales and marketing people are already reaching out to HP Indigo users. This particular paper prevents scanning and duplication and it can therefore be used on HP Indigo digital presses to secure coupons, event tickets, personalized prescription forms, gift certificates, school transcripts, government permits, almost any document, paper or plastic, requiring counterfeit prevention security."
Michael Caton, Chief Technology Officer of Document Security Systems, Inc. stated: "The DeterX(TM) secure paper product is only the beginning of our technological enhancements for the Hewlett Packard Indigo system. We are also testing our AuthentiGuard Prism(TM) technology on the HP Indigo with a client who is one of the largest printers in the world. AuthentiGuard Prism(TM) is a patent pending technology that hides variable alpha numeric data for authentication purposes that cannot be copied or scanned. This particular application is being tested for security labels for the food and drug industry."
David Wicker, SVP of DSS Research and Development, worked with RIT on the testing process.
Source: http://www.protectedpaper.com/