SEA GIRT, N.J., May 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (DDSI) (Pink Sheets:DDSI), the industry-leading provider of integrated, enterprise-wide image applications designed for criminal justice organizations, today announced the appointment of Erik Hoffer to its Board of Directors. Hoffer is a widely respected leader, who brings 34 years of deep experience in providing product solutions addressing theft issues and homeland security.
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"On behalf of the Board of Directors and Officers of DDSI, we welcome Erik to our management team," said Chairman of the Board, Anthony R. Shupin. "His incredible experience, industry credibility and leadership in developing quality security products will provide our company with a valuable resource as we continue to expand our market focus into the broader arena of Homeland Security."
Erik will serve as President of CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DDSI.
Hoffer started solving cargo theft issues in 1966 in the Army in Vietnam. Since then, he has designed and patented a number of security product solutions that address serious theft issues, such as Counterfeiting, Diversion, Cargo Damage, and Product tampering.
Most recently, Hoffer was president of CGM Security Solutions, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of indicative security seals as well as indicative damage protection and authentication products.
He currently remains a Director and active member of all educational events for the National Cargo Security Council. Hoffer is a member of the Transportation Consumer Protection Council, the Maritime Security Council, the International Organization of Packaging Professionals, the Logistics Council, the American Trucking Association Loss Prevention Council, and the American Society for Industrial Security. He frequently teaches Cargo Theft at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, ASIS, and at venues across the U.S. He holds an active security clearance.
Hoffer also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Psychology from Northeastern University and an associate degree in Transportation and Traffic Management from NYU.
For more information contact: Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. 2150 Highway 35, Suite 250 Sea Girt, NJ 08750 866.263.0682 www.ddsi-cpc.com
About Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
DDSI develops, markets, implements and supports integrated enterprise-wide image applications designed especially for criminal justice organizations. With more than 300 customers worldwide, DDSI is an industry-leading imaging solutions provider. The Company's customers include states, cities, counties, corrections, justice, and public safety agencies. In addition to the current criminal justice marketplace, DDSI is introducing its technology into other commercial markets such as cargo and transportation, access control and the biometric identification industry. Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Sea Girt, New Jersey. The Internet Web-site address is www.ddsi-cpc.com.
About CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc.
CGM is a leading manufacturer and distributor of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products. The Internet Web-site address is www.tamper.com.
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