ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: DSS) (DSS), a leader in security and authentication solutions, has engaged Liolios Group to lead a new strategic investor relations and financial communications program.

"Over the last year, we have achieved several strategic goals, including profitability in our core production business and expanding overall gross margins, as well as building, strengthening and monetizing our IP portfolio," said Jeff Ronaldi, CEO of Document Security Systems.  

"Given our momentum and positive outlook, we believe DSS shareholders will benefit from an experienced team of investor relations professionals focused on increasing awareness of our story in the financial community. Liolios Group brings a track record of assisting companies like DSS, which have a dynamic operating business founded on strong intellectual property, to enhance shareholder value."

Liolios Group will work closely with DSS management to develop and deploy a comprehensive capital markets strategy, which will include focused messaging and corporate positioning, strategic advisory, and introductions to investors and key influencers in the financial community. This will also include scheduling road shows and financial conferences for management over the next twelve months.

For additional information about DSS, contact Liolios Group at (949) 574-3860 or email DSS@liolios.com.

About Liolios Group
Liolios Group, Inc. is a highly selective and comprehensive investor relations firm specializing in small-cap companies. The firm aims to deliver superior performance in corporate messaging and positioning, investor awareness, analyst and financial press coverage, and capital attraction. Founded in 1999, Liolios Group executives have extensive experience in finance and investments, and represent clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, digital media, consumer/internet retail, healthcare/life sciences, natural resources and business services. For more information about Liolios Group, please visit www.liolios.com.

About Document Security Systems
Document Security Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE MKT: DSS) products and solutions are used by governments, corporations and financial institutions to defeat fraud and to protect brands and digital information from the expanding world-wide counterfeiting problem. DSS technologies help ensure the authenticity of digital and physical financial instruments, identification documents, sensitive publications, brand packaging and websites.

DSS continually invests in research and development to meet the ever-changing security needs of its clients and provides licensing of its patented technologies through its subsidiary, DSS Technology Management.

For more information on its AuthentiGuard technology suite, please visit www.AuthentiGuard.com. For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit www.DSSsecure.com. To follow DSS on Facebook, click HERE.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements that may be contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements related to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, potential value, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and contain words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "intends" and similar words and phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results projected in any forward-looking statement. In addition to the factors specifically noted in the forward-looking statements, other important factors, risks and uncertainties that could result in those differences include, but are not limited to, those that will be disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements that may be contained in this press release are being made as of the date of its release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations
Document Security Systems
(585) 325-3610
Email: ir@documentsecurity.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Liolios Group, Inc.
Matt Glover or Michael Koehler
(949) 574-3860
Email: DSS@liolios.com

SOURCE Document Security Systems, Inc.