Document Security Systems Signs Joint Marketing Agreement with Assa Abloy HID Global.

Joint Marketing Activities Designed to Increase Market Penetration 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) ("DSS"), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, today announced that it has agreed to an exclusive marketing agreement with Assa Abloy HID Global ("HID") to market its select technologies to enhance the security of HID's contactless smartcards and proximity cards. HID will incorporate several of DSS's AuthentiGuard[TM] covert and overt technologies into their security access cards. The term of the agreement is one year with renewal options for a second year.

DSS and HID will jointly market the enhanced security features on HID's technology with a significant focus on government markets around the world. HID, which pioneered the development of radio frequency identification technology for physical access control, is a leading manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry. Its access control cards and devices are marketed under several brand names including "ISO Prox" and "iCLASS".

Assa Abloy HID, is owned by parent ASSA ABLOY (ASZAF.PK) which is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. ASSA ABLOY is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking and security access solutions. The company has some 30,000 employees and annual sales of about EUR 3 billion. Assa Abloy HID recently acquired Fargo Electronics, Inc., a security card issuance systems company.

Mr. Peter Ettinger, President of DSS, commented, "We are winning in our efforts to build alliances with partners that have significant presence in the security industry. Our partnership with Assa Abloy HID Global demonstrates the breadth of applications of our patented portfolio of technologies and that our technologies become a vital component in efforts to create layers of security. Importantly, this agreement entails a joint marketing effort to increase both DSS and HID's market penetration especially in the global government arena."

DSS's AuthentiGuard[TM] technologies represent the leading anti-counterfeiting print security and authentication technologies on the market today and are believed to be the most effective optical deterrent security technologies that work with current models of digital copiers, imaging systems and scanners.

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[TM] 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.

About Assa Abloy HID Global

Assa Abloy HID Global is a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, serving customers worldwide with proximity and contactless smart card technologies; central station managed access controllers; secure and custom card solutions; digital identity and photo card management software solutions; and RFID electromechanical cylinders. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID operates international offices that support more than 100 countries and is an ASSA ABLOY Group member. To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com.

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