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Document Security Systems Appoints John Cronin Director
Posted February 21, 2012
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Former IBM "Top Inventor" and Chairman of ipCapital Strategy Group, John Cronin, Joins DSS Board of Directors
ROCHESTER, N.Y., -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a developer and integrator of cloud computing data security and security printing technologies which prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud, announced today that John Cronin, Managing Director and Chairman, ipCapital Group, Inc. has been elected to the Board of Directors effective immediately.
"I am pleased to welcome John Cronin to our Board of Directors," said Robert Fagenson, Chairman of Document Security Systems, Inc. "John is a seasoned executive who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Company. His contacts and licensing experience can strategically help DSS monetize our growing intellectual property portfolio. Several months ago we engaged John and his firm, ipCapital Group to perform an analysis of our intellectual property portfolio. His findings convinced us that DSS needs to devote more resources to our potential in the world of 'cloud computing' and the types of technologies that can power an additional dynamic potential driver of future growth for our Company. John's presence on our Board will give us the direct knowledge to develop those strategies quickly with a focused approach. Our recently completed equity financing gives us the financial flexibility to continue to fund additional growth in our historic business lines as well as provide the working capital needed to develop the new patents, products and relationships that are John Cronin's specialty. We are looking forward to John's contributions as we work to drive exciting new areas of growth to help build shareholder value."
CEO Patrick White stated, "Having John Cronin join our Board of Directors is a real win for our shareholders. I look forward to working closely with John on a number of initiatives. He has a track record of successfully operating in a high growth technology environment as well as executing mergers and acquisitions."
Prior to founding ipCapital Group, John Cronin spent over 17 years at IBM where he became its top inventor with over 100 patents and 150 patent publications. He created and ran the IBM Patent Factory which was essential to helping IBM become number one in U.S. patents and was part of the team that contributed to the start of IBM's successful licensing program.
About DSS (Document Security Systems, Inc.):
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. DSS's customized solutions are designed to protect against product diversion, counterfeit, and other costly and damaging events. In addition, The Company owns numerous patented and patent-pending technologies and products.
For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit DSSsecure.com.
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About ipCapital Group:
ipCapital Group has been serving clients that range from early stage to Fortune 500 since 1998. Its interdisciplinary team trained in business, law, marketing, and product development provides a systematic and comprehensive view of the full lifecycle of IP, from inception through shareholder value creation. ipCapital Group maximizes business results for clients that seek to develop and execute IP strategies, strengthen and monetize IP portfolios, and establish and implement Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) practices. ipCapital Group has worked with a variety of public companies including VirnetX. For more information, visit www.ipcg.com.
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