September 27, 2006
• The Ergonomic Group Enters the Security Industry Through Partnership with DSS
• Purchases 1 Million Sheets of Custom-Designed Security Paper for Its Product Launch Campaign.
GARDEN CITY PARK, NY – September 27, 2006 – With major concerns regarding the protection of patient information and millions of dollars being spent to address regulatory requirements, it is extremely important for health care providers to integrate security technologies into their information control processes. The Ergonomic Group (EGI), a leading technology solutions provider in the Northeast, announced today the introduction of custom-designed security paper for its healthcare clients to protect the information of their patients and meet stringent confidentiality regulations. EGI has partnered with Document Security Systems Inc. (AMEX: DMC) (DSS) to develop and market security solutions for EGI’s clients.
EGI will introduce the security paper to its healthcare industry clients through a promotional campaign which will demonstrate first-hand the power of the paper’s technologies to prevent unauthorized duplication EGI ordered from DSS one million sheets of the special paper. It will be distributing the security paper to its client so they may test the technology. The paper can be used to protect medical forms, test and exam results, patient identification documents and physician reports.
Robert T. Girards, Executive Vice President of EGI, commented, “We recognize the challenges our health care industry clients face with meeting regulations, protecting patient information and maintaining document control. We believe that once we have introduced this security paper, which has specifically been designed for these purposes, through a free trial offering to our customers, they will readily appreciate its value and come back for more. We are a forerunner in the technology solution industry to recognize the need to integrate security technologies for documents in our service portfolio.”
The Technology
• DSS’s AuthentiGuard™ technologies which are being applied to the security paper reveals hidden words, messages, images or codes when scanned, faxed or copied.
• This paper has been used for a number of purposes such as legal documents, gift certificates, coupons, engineering plans, examinations, training manuals, tickets, contracts, prescription forms, movie scripts and many other documents that need copy alert protection.
About The Ergonomic Group
The Ergonomic Group (EGI) is a technology solutions provider that combines customer choice, a service-centric approach, and a regional commitment to help organizations solve their most pressing business and IT challenges. Featuring best-of-breed technologies, a unique "easy to do business with" approach, and experience that spans the desktop to the data center, EGI develops and implements robust IT solutions in six focus areas: networking, storage, security, compliance, capacity planning and lifecycle management. EGI's foundation of market-specific expertise and over 20 years of implementation experience ensure an ideal solution for every client. More information about The Ergonomic Group can be found at its website: www.ergogroup.com.
About Document Security Systems, Inc.
Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) is a leader in proven patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging. The company offers a broad portfolio of anti-counterfeiting technologies, processes and products, and provides consulting for customized document security printing solutions. Its various anti-scanning technologies and products are used for currency, vital records, packaging, labels, tickets, ID Cards, passports and gift certificates. Document Security Systems’ products, such as its new AuthentiGuard™ Security Paper, protect original documents from copying or duplication. Its strategy is to become the world’s leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for printed products. More information about Document Security Systems can be found at its websites: www.documentsecurity.com and www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com.
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