News & Press Releases

Moorpark, CA – March 27, 2019 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces the release of its new WOWPad™ electronic signature pad, an ideal solution for WOW (workstation on wheels) cart use and over-the-counter applications.

The Topaz® WOWPad is an advanced electronic signature pad featuring Topaz GemGuard® antimicrobial grip and pen, which is proven to reduce bacteria on the pen surface by up to 99.99% in laboratory tests, providing round-the-clock product protection against bacterial build-up. In addition, the WOWPad includes a replaceable coiled cable, providing durability for environments with heavy use.
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The WOWPad is currently available in SignatureGem® LCD 1x5 and SigLite® LCD 1x5 format and with BSB® virtual serial via USB interface, the most universal interface for remote environments (virtualized, remote desktop, RDP, Citrix, terminal services, VDI, thin client, and more). It is fully compatible out-of-the box with Topaz bundled software, which has been deployed into thousands of applications and to millions of end-users over the past nearly 25 years.
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“The new Topaz WOWPad provides a solution for environments where the signature pad is frequently moved and passed from operator to customer or patient. With the antimicrobial grip, quickly hand the pad over for signing; with the antimicrobial pen, no need to worry about bacteria build-up after signing,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems. “It is a versatile and durable solution for the most demanding applications.”
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ABOUT TOPAZ
‍Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Moorpark, CA - August 7, 2018 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces the release of its HSX™ signature pad line, a series of products that provides outstanding performance for Citrix, Remote Desktop, and VDI environments.

The HSX signature pads offer simple set-up in USB-redirected client/server applications, requiring no special drivers, add-on or tunneling software.  The advanced design provides for greater speed of operation without delay or lag in more environments than competing pads.  They are also fully compatible with applications written for the most popular Topaz® signature pads, including the HSB® and BHSB model series. Topaz HSX pads are certified as Citrix Ready.

Topaz HSX models are currently available in the SigLite® LCD 1x5, SignatureGem® LCD 1x5, SignatureGem LCD 4x5, and SigGem® Color 5.7 series of pads, with more models on the way. Supported on virtually all remote-client computers (zero-client, thin-client, full-client, with USB redirection, etc.), HSX pads are fully compatible out-of-the box with Topaz bundled software, which has been deployed into thousands of applications and to millions of end-users over the past nearly 25 years.

“The new Topaz HSX signature pads provide customers in remote environments with a simple, yet powerful solution to get them up-and-running quickly and easily,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems.  “Being fully compatible with Topaz software and with the wide range of Topaz models, HSX pads are an instant fit and great value for customers within the Topaz eSign Ecosystem®.”

ABOUT TOPAZ
‍Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Moorpark, CA - April 20, 2017 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces today the release of its latest software offering, gDoc Signer™. With the gDoc Signer add-on, users can sign naturally in Google Docs and Google Sheets using their Topaz signature pad and electronic signature pen. Supported in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge, gDoc Signer is free-of-charge with the purchase of a Topaz electronic signature pad.

gDoc Signer requires a Windows 7 or higher operating system, the latest version of your preferred web browser, the Topaz SigWeb software (free-of-charge), and a Topaz signature pad connected to the PC. With a few simple set-up steps, users can quickly and easily sign the way they want.

"gDoc Signer easily installs and collaborates with Google Sheets and Google Docs,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems.  “Through these and other software tools, our customers continue to benefit from the network effects of the large installed base of Topaz pads and software associated with the Topaz eSign Ecosystem®, with millions of software licenses and pads deployed over the past 15 years."

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - July 27, 2016 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces today the introduction of the new GemView 7 Tablet Display. With its small footprint, 7.0" diagonal high-resolution display and electronic pen, the GemView® 7 allows for signing documents, playing videos, running ads, and much more. The expansion of the GemView product line helps to streamline electronic signature capture across many applications, from healthcare and financial organizations, to human resource, government, and insurance needs.

Topaz GemView Tablet Displays are USB-connected, high-resolution LCD displays for client-facing use, integrating half-page or full-page display, electronic signature pen, mounting capabilities, and bundled software tools. With its sleek and thin tablet design, as well as high-quality biometric and forensic signature capture, the GemView adds to a long line and wide variety of Topaz® eSignature hardware that has become a standard in the industry.

“Topaz GemView products provide an easy-to-use tablet-style user interface without the IT drawbacks of managing a dedicated tablet computer,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems.  “The ease of installation and integration with many applications, coupled with the ability to view an entire document page on the signature device, make the GemView a new standard in electronic signing applications.”

GemView Tablet Displays come bundled with Topaz software solutions for GemView, including apps for PDF creation, signing, and annotating (by the PC user, by a client in a one-on-one environment, and by multiple clients in a one-to-many environment), SDKs for development, and more.

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - May 4, 2016 - Topaz Systems Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces the release of its pDoc® Plug-In for Mac, allowing users to capture electronic signatures in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Pro XI or DC. The pDoc Plug-In for Mac is compatible with any Topaz® HSB® or BSB® signature pad and Macs running OSX 10.9 or later. The new plug-in is available for download at no charge from the Topaz Systems website.

“The addition of the pDoc Plug-In for Mac provides not only an easy-to-use Adobe Acrobat solution for Macs, but also expands Topaz's reach as a global eSignature leader, providing more solutions to more applications than any other vendor," says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems."

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - February 19, 2016 - Topaz Systems, Inc. and FormFast® have announced a collaborative effort to streamline paperless signature capture in healthcare organizations. Together, Topaz® eSign-enabled GemView® Tablet Displays and FormFast eForms and eSignature software effectively automate the signature processes in healthcare organizations.  The seamless collaboration of the two technologies allows patients to sign electronic forms via the Topaz hardware device instead of on paper forms.  The benefit to the hospital is that eSigned documents are instantly archived in the electronic health record, improving compliance and increasing efficiency.  As a result, hospitals can capture signatures with confidence – a confidence that comes with choosing reliable and easy-to-use technologies from two industry leaders.

Topaz GemView Tablet Displays are USB-connected, high-resolution LCD displays for client-facing use, integrating half-page or full-page display, electronic signature pen, and bundled software tools.  Bundled software is provided for managing one-to-many transactions in client-server environments, or in one-on-one dual-display eSign applications.

“Topaz GemView products provide an easy-to-use tablet-style user interface without the IT drawbacks of managing a dedicated tablet computer,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems.  “The ease of installation and integration with FormFast, coupled with the ability to view an entire document page on the signature device, make the GemView a new standard in electronic signing applications.”

FormFast is a recognized leader in eForms for healthcare with solutions that allow patients to electronically sign paperless eForms at both registration areas and at the bedside.  FormFast eForms are instantly archived in the electronic health record, accelerating consent workflows and ensuring the hospital is in compliance.

“FormFast is committed to supporting the latest signature devices in order to provide the best solutions for our customers,” says Aaron Vaught, Director of Marketing at FormFast.  “We’re excited about the new functionality that the Topaz GemView offers as it gives our hospital clients more options when streamlining their signature capture process.”

GemView Tablet Displays with FormFast eSignature solutions will be showcased at the HIMSS 2016 Conference in Las Vegas from February 29 – March 4, 2016 at Booth #4849. The HIMSS conference is the year’s largest and most important healthcare IT conference, bringing together over 40,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world.

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

ABOUT FORMFAST
FormFast's enterprise software platform automates documents and workflow, capturing data and streamlining processes.  With more than 20 years exclusively focused on healthcare needs and over 1000 healthcare clients, FormFast is considered the industry leader in electronic forms and eSignature solutions.  By using FormFast, hospitals achieve new levels of operational efficiency and productivity, allowing them to concentrate on their core mission – delivering quality care.

Simi Valley, CA - November 10, 2015 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces today the introduction of the new GemView 10 and GemView 16 Tablet Displays. With the introduction of this new product line, Topaz® helps to streamline electronic signature capture across many applications, from healthcare and financial organizations, to human resource, government, and insurance needs.

Topaz GemView Tablet Displays are USB-connected, high-resolution LCD displays for client-facing use, integrating half-page or full-page display, electronic signature pen, mounting capabilities, and bundled software tools. With its sleek and thin tablet design, as well as high-quality biometric and forensic signature capture, the GemView® adds to a long line and wide variety of Topaz eSignature hardware that has become a standard in the industry.

“Topaz GemView products provide an easy-to-use tablet-style user interface without the IT drawbacks of managing a dedicated tablet computer,” says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems.  “The ease of installation and integration with many applications, coupled with the ability to view an entire document page on the signature device, make the GemView a new standard in electronic signing applications.”

GemView Tablet Displays come bundled with Topaz software solutions for GemView, including apps for PDF creation, signing, and annotating (by the PC user, by a client in a one-on-one environment, and by multiple clients in a one-to-many environment), SDKs for development, and more.

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - April 30, 2015 - Topaz Systems Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces that its GemSignPlus electronic signature plug-in now supports Adobe Acrobat Reader and Pro DC together with Topaz® electronic signature pads. The new plug-in is available for download at no charge from the Topaz Systems website.

With this new installer for Acrobat DC, customers can continue to utilize the outstanding features of Topaz pads with the security of our genuine PDF DigSig plug-in together wth Acrobat Reader and Pro DC, along with continued support for Acrobat 8, 9, X, and XI.

"The Topaz electronic signature design and technology methodology has once again proven to be forward-thinking in its design and implementation, resulting in Acrobat DC compatibility with the updated GemSignPlus plug-in installer", said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "With this new installer, customers will continue to benefit from the network effects of the large installed base of Topaz pads and software associated with the Topaz eSign Ecosystem®."

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - October 23, 2014 - Topaz Systems, Inc., announces the release of its pDoc® Electronic Signature Developer SDKs for building custom applications that capture, embed, and authenticate handwritten signatures in digital signature fields in PDF documents, using Topaz® electronic signature pads or Windows 8 tablets.

With the SigEmbed SDK, developers can create and fill standard, secure digital signature fields in PDF documents, embed signatures made with SigCapture, and verify the signed fields. It works to preserve the raw signature data for authentication using Topaz patented software and techniques.  The pDoc Signature SDKs can be integrated into PC applications running on Windows XP and above, and Windows 8 Pro tablets and above. The pDoc Signature SDKs include SigCapture and SigEmbed for download at the pDoc Signature SDKs download page.
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"These powerful SDKs for developers are among the latest examples of Topaz's leadership in the field of electronic signature software and pads," says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz.  "Through these tools, our customers continue to benefit from the network effects of the large installed base of Topaz pads and software associated with the Topaz eSign Ecosystem®, with millions of software licenses and pads deployed over the past 15 years."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - August 8, 2014 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature solutions and devices, provides multiple seamless, out-of-the-box solutions for signing PDFs.  These solutions support Reader, Acrobat, or stand-alone without the use of Adobe software.

Topaz’s SigTool Imager Plus, pDoc Signer®, and GemSignPlus plug-in together provide all the options you need to capture electronic signatures into PDF documents. Topaz also provides server-based PDF signing solutions, such as eSign Emcee®.

"These out-of-the-box, seamless  eSign software solutions for use with Topaz® Signature Pads provide our customers will the choices they need to optimize their electronic signature processes," said Anthony Zank, CEO of Topaz Systems.  "The goal is simply to make signing easy for our customers across their various platforms and processes."'

SigTool Imager Plus works with any PDF in Adobe Acrobat XI or Reader XI, by facilitating the capture and customization of signature images.  pDoc Signer on the other hand, is a powerful application for the capture, bind, and authenticate handwritten signatures in PDF documents.  It can also be used to fill in form fields, and add comments and handwritten markups.  To sign with secure biometric signatures into Acrobat, or using Adobe Reader with a document with signing rights enabled, use the GemSignPlus plug-in for Acrobat.  These software solutions are available for download from the Plug-Ins & Apps section of the Topaz website.

ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - July 17, 2014 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature solutions, announced today the release of SigWeb™, a new Browser SDK for the easy integration of signature capture functionality into web applications using the Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 11+, or Opera browsers under Windows.

“As the newest software SDK supporting the eSign Ecosystem®, SigWeb provides a simple but powerful interface across multiple browsers using the proven, patented Topaz® techniques for the capture, binding, and authentication of electronic signatures that our customers know and trust.” said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz.  “By developing and providing SigWeb, we further ensure that customers and developers have a solid migration path that is unaffected by changes affecting NPAPI plug-ins.”

In addition to providing the familiar Topaz “SigString” data seamlessly to the web server, SigWeb can also provide signature images in a portable format to the web server, and supports the HTML5 canvas. The same web page code can be used under Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 11+, and Opera, and works with all Topaz pads, with no need for a special pad model, thereby increasing the value and versatility of the solution. SigWeb is available for download for use with Topaz signature pads, including the well over a million pads already deployed in the field.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - July 14, 2014 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature solutions, launched its newly remodeled and updated website today. The new design enhances the customer's experience with its ease-of-use, video tutorials, search navigation, and categorized sorting of signature pads and electronic signature software.

"Our goal at Topaz® is to continuously innovate, expand, and bring our customers new and fresh ideas and products," said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "With the new Topaz website, customers can more quickly find the precise software download or signature pad they are looking for, view informative video tutorials on our popular software downloads, and navigate the site with a streamlined menu."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - October 1, 2013 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature solutions, announced today its Authorized Reseller Program. This program adds to the overall expansion of the Topaz® channel support over the past several months. Topaz currently supports over 1,500 Authorized Resellers worldwide, served through several industry-leading distributors.
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"With our new authorization program, Topaz resellers and distributors can deliver more value to their customers, and customers can expect better support overall," said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "Resellers increase their competitiveness through the access to Topaz resources and personnel this program provides, resulting in greater overall customer satisfaction. Reaction to this program has been very positive at all levels of the value chain."

To find out how to become a Topaz Authorized Reseller, read the Reseller Program Guidelines.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - March 18, 2013 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology announces today the release of pDoc Signer®, a new bundled electronic signature application for the capture, binding, and authentication of handwritten signatures in PDF documents using a wide range of Topaz electronic signature pads.

A Windows application, pDoc Signer is intended for stand-alone desktop use, and is available for download at no extra charge for use with Topaz® electronic signature pads. It can be used to open and review PDF documents, insert signature fields, capture and verify, along with other features which include adding comments and markups.

“With the release of pDoc Signer, Topaz adds more electronic signature software to what is already by far the largest collection of pad-bundled electronic signature software tools in the industry,” said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz.

View the pDoc Signer web page to download.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - February 2, 2012 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature solutions, announced today that the validity of a handwritten electronic signature captured using its technology has been upheld in United States Federal Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson Division.

When the authenticity of the electronic signature was questioned in a Daubert Hearing, the US Federal Court judge upheld expert testimony supporting the authenticity of the signature in question. According to the Daubert Standard, a party seeking to introduce expert testimony must show (1) the testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data, (2) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods, and (3) the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case. William Flynn of Affiliated Forensic Laboratories, Inc. of Phoenix Arizona provided the expert testimony, which was affirmed by the judge’s order. Information about this case is now in the public record.

"The successful examination of electronic signature data and methodology by the court in this case has added additional legal weight to Topaz® technology and intellectual property" said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. “By upholding the expert testimony of William Flynn, the Federal Court has also affirmed the role of forensic document examiners in relation to electronic signatures, an area we have pioneered over the past 15 years."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - March 30, 2010 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology announces today that it has been granted two new Patents for electronic signature authentication and security - one in the United States and one in Great Britain.

U.S. patent number 7,693,312 - "Method for Authenticating an Electronic Signature" broadens Topaz® control of the fundamental use of existing paper signature exemplars in the process of electronic signature authentication. Great Britain patent GB2436487 - "Electronic Signature Security System" and its 48 claims provide broad and effective security for the transmission of signature information in real-time, and also the binding of signatures to transaction information at the point of use. Together with 7,526,108, 7,190,815, 7,123,143, 6,972,754, 6,307,955, 5,122,623, 5,120,908, D532,009, and GB2430788 B and other pending applications, these newly granted patents further demonstrate Topaz leadership position in electronic signature technology and commitment to backing that with a broad and effective eSign IP portfolio.

"With more than 10 patents now and more on the way, the number and breadth of IP protecting Topaz technology continues to grow". said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "Topaz is unique in providing the complete electronic signature products, software tools, IP, and patents to enable electronic signatures to be legally binding, with our customers realizing both the immediate and long-term benefits."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - October 22, 2009 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology announced today that its current line of Electronic Signature Software and Signature Pads have passed testing for use with Microsoft Windows 7. No changes or modifications to the software or the hardware were required in order to pass testing.
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"The Topaz electronic signature design and technology methodology has once again proven to be forward-thinking in its design and implementation, resulting in Windows 7 compatibility with no changes required", said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "This achievement is further evidence of the wisdom of our customers in choosing Topaz, whereby they continue to achieve the lowest life-cycle and support costs in the industry."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - July 21, 2009 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology announced today that it has been granted a new U.S. Patent for a wireless data management system including electronic signatures by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

This newest member of the Topaz® patent portfolio, U.S. patent number 7,526,108 - "Wireless Data Management System" is a key patent for use in any drive-up transaction environment, including banks and pharmacies. This newest patent also extends coverage beyond wireless electronic signatures to include magstripe, alphanumeric, smartcard and other transaction-related data. Together with Topaz U.S. Patents 7,190,815, 7,123,754, 6,972,754, 6,307,955, D532,009, and other US and International patents pending, this new patent further demonstrates Topaz leadership position in technology supporting broad application of technology in solving real-world applications.

"The Topaz electronic signature and transaction patent portfolio continues to grow and broaden, as demonstrated by this recent patent award", said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "Topaz is unique in providing the complete electronic signature products, software tools, IP, and patents to enable electronic signatures and transactions in practically any business environment."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - April 29, 2009 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces today the introduction of the SigLite Color 4.3 pad with a full-color, 480 x 272 widescreen, backlit TFT display, electronic inking, interactive LCD display with navigation hot spots, and bundled complete eSign, interactive, and display software and IP.
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As the newest member of the broadest eSign product line in the industry, the new SigLite® Color 4.3 is also by far the best value in its industry class. Port-powered in both HID, and Virtual-Serial USB versions, the Color 4.3 also sports a small, thin and attractive footprint, optimized large handrest for left- or right-handed signers, dual-vertical pen holders, snap-in travel pen and tether storage, and sloped ergonomic signing surface with easy slide-in screen protector. From the backlit high-resolution color widescreen display, to the superb Topaz® biometric signature capture, bundled software, and IP and authentication, this new pad sets the standard for low-cost value in a color pad. Its bright, responsive full-color TFT LCD is particularly suited to highlighting and displaying contract information and signatures in a guided step-by-step manner including color cues, and also serving full-color ads and promotional material in customer-facing applications. The SigLite Color 4.3 further demonstrates Topaz's leadership position in electronic signature technology, and commitment to a base that is rapidly approaching a million pads.

"The new SigLite Color 4.3 is the latest in our family of interactive LCD pads designed around a new generation of high-performance displays and secure electronics." said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "What makes it even better is the unmatched price-performance of this product, including broad bundled IP and patent coverage, O/S independent software tools including Active-X, .NET, Java, and C Library toolkits, full line of desktop and web plug-in support, applications, free support, and unlimited updates that have come with every Topaz pad since day one."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - October 30, 2007 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology, announces today the introduction of the SigGem Color 5.7 pad with full-color 640 x 480 backlit TFT display, electronic ink, interactive LCD display with navigation hot spots, and bundled complete eSign software and IP.
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As the newest member of the Topaz® e-Sign pad family, the SigGem® Color 5.7 is also by far the best in its industry class. From the small, attractive footprint, sloped ergonomic signing surface with rugged tempered glass, and backlit color VGA display, to the superb Topaz® biometric signature capture, bundled software, and IP and authentication, this new pad sets the standard. Its bright full-VGA color TFT LCD is particularly suited to highlighting and displaying contract information and signatures, and also serving full-color ads and promotional material in customer-facing applications. The SigGem Color 5.7 further demonstrates Topaz's leadership position in electronic signature technology, and commitment to a base that is rapidly approach a million pads.

"The new SigGem Color 5.7 is the first of a family of interactive LCD pads designed around a new generation of high-performance displays and secure electronics." said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "What makes it even better are the bundled software tools, IP coverage, free support, and unlimited updates that have come with every Topaz pad since day one."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - March 19, 2007 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a global leader in electronic signature technology announced today that it has been granted a new U.S. Patent for electronic signature authentication by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

This newest member of the Topaz® e-Sign patent portfolio, U.S. patent number 7,190,815 - "Method for Authenticating an Electronic Signature" is a key patent in this field because it enables the broad and fundamental use of existing paper signature exemplars in the process of electronic signature authentication.  Together with Topaz U.S. Patents 6,307,955, 6,972,754, 7,123,143, D532,009, and other pending applications, this new patent further demonstrates Topaz leadership position in electronic signature technology.  By holding electronic signatures accountable to their paper counterparts for the purpose of authentication, Topaz customers gain the value of knowing that their electronically signed documents meet both the letter, and the spirit of the law.

"It is one thing to claim all of the technology elements necessary to produce legally-binding electronic signatures, but quite another to own all of the technology, IP, and patents to actually achieve this".  said Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz. "Topaz is unique in providing the complete electronic signature products, software tools, IP, and patents to enable electronic signatures to be legally binding, with our customers realizing both the immediate and long-term benefits."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - November 22, 2005 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electronic signature technology, announces its naming to the prestigious Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Fast 500 list for 2005. Presented by Deloitte & Touche, the award recognizes the 500 fastest-growing technology corporations in North America based on five-year average annual sales growth. From 2001-2005, Topaz® ranked #310 with 452% growth.

"With sales driven by more than 15 different models of electronic signature pads, bundled software tools, and extensive IP, Topaz Systems is very pleased with our Fast 500 selection," said Anthony Zank, President. "Our customers recognize that we offer the only electronic signature pad package running on Windows and Linux, in native ActiveX, .NET, Java, and C++ Lib formats.  Our unmatched security, reliability, support and intellectual property continue to make Topaz the market leader in legally-binding electronic signature technology."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - November 1, 2005 - Electronic signature technology manufacturer Topaz Systems, Inc was recently named number 12 on Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Los Angeles, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services firms. Announced this October 19, the 2005 Technology Fast 50 rankings are based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 2000-2004. Topaz® also received the prestigious award in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

Topaz CEO Anthony Zank credits continual product innovation and a commitment to excellent customer service for his company's success.

"The electronic creation, signing, transmission, and storage of business documents has become a core process throughout many business sectors worldwide," said Zank. "Our customers rely on us to provide superior products and service for their electronic signature applications. The result is a high level of sustained growth, as this is Topaz's fourth consecutive year in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50."

To qualify for the Technology Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 2000 and $1,000,000 in 2004, must be public or private companies headquartered in North America, and be a "technology company" defined as owning proprietary technology that contributes a significant portion of the company's operating revenues (using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify); and/or devoting a significant portion of revenues to research and development of technology.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - January 17, 2005 - Topaz Systems, Inc. announces the release of SigPlus Pro .NET, the newest member of the SigPlus® electronic signature software family. SigPlus Pro .NET provides the tools for the creation or integration of eCommerce applications by enabling the capture, binding, and authentication of electronic signatures in electronic documents. This native assembly enables development in the .NET environment using managed code, and joins a software line which also includes tools for Java, J2ME, C++, ActiveX, Unix/Linux, and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.

"The SigPlus Pro .NET tools illustrate Topaz’s continuing leadership in electronic signature software, and further demonstrate our commitment to provide a wide range of compatible software tools for developers using Topaz® products," says Anthony Zank, President of Topaz Systems, Inc. "Companies looking to develop or integrate applications using managed code in a .NET environment can do so easily and efficiently with this special software tool. SigPlus Pro .NET is a great companion to the wide range of Topaz electronic signature pads, allowing businesses to expand their electronic commerce applications while adhering to the trusted and reliable SigPlus software standard."

SigPlus Pro .NET software is bundled at no charge with all Topaz electronic signature pads, and may be downloaded from the SigPlus Pro .NET web page.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - January 6, 2005 - Topaz Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electronic signature technology, announces its naming to the prestigious Inc. 500 list for 2004. Presented by Inc. magazine, the award recognizes the 500 fastest-growing privately-held corporations in the United States based on four-year average annual sales growth.

"Topaz Systems is proud to be included on the Inc. 500 list," said Anthony Zank, President. "Our success is a result of our commitment to providing customers with superior technology, value, service, and support as they increasingly roll-out our patented electronic signature capture, management, security and authentication systems. By holding to these principles, we hope to maintain the growth that has placed us into the elite company of the Inc. 500 list."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - December 6, 2004 - Topaz Systems, Inc. announces the release of SigCompare™, a software tool which allows a person to visually compare and verify an electronic signature captured using any of the full line of Topaz® electronic signature pads. Download from the SigCompare web page.

Especially useful with teller applications in banks, credit union, and pharmacies, SigCompare software allows a teller or cashier to conduct instantaneous spot-checks of a customer’s signature to quickly identify attempts at forgery. The SigCompare download contains the application, ActiveX control, source code, and developers’ documentation for the visual verification of electronic signatures without requiring the creation or storage of signature templates.

SigCompare enables users to make a quick visual side-by-side comparison between a spot signature and a known valid reference sample, and contains elements of Topaz’s SigAnalyze® software for forensic signature experts. Because of the intuitive design of SigCompare, it is for use by laypersons and requires minimal training, resulting in a powerful tool to fight signature fraud and speed the process of checking signature cards. The Dynamic Shading™ feature reveals the signature’s dynamic characteristics through Topaz’s patented technique of varying pen width based on real-time incremental signature velocity, requiring no enrollment and only a single reference signature for comparison purposes.

"SigCompare software is perfect for users desiring a quick and reliable way to validate an electronic signature without creating multi-signature reference templates. It can be used in place of, or as a supplement to automated verification systems that inherently exhibit some false-negative responses," says Topaz President Anthony Zank. "The included ActiveX control, source code, and documentation make it easy for developers to include SigCompare functionality into any business application."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - November 30, 2004 - Topaz Systems, Inc. and WWNotary, L.L.C. (www.wwnotary.com), have partnered to provide a web-based electronic notarization solution. With WWNotary’s DigaSign electronic notarization product, users in industries such as real estate, government, law, insurance, title, and banking can add their unique biometric signatures to documents and processes transacted with DigaSign’s digital signature and encryption technology. This technology has already changed the way electronic documents are notarized and processed.
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“WWNotary chose Topaz® to complete our DigaSign notarization technology because of their outstanding quality and range of signature pad options, powerful bundled software development and signature authentication tools, experience, and intellectual property,” said Bob Rice, CEO of WWNotary. “Topaz is the only supplier of electronic signature products to offer this complete package. We were able to easily integrate the SigPlus® software that is freely available for download from the Topaz website.”

WWNotary’s DigaSign web-based notarization service utilizes the latest encryption and security technology to ensure that a document remain confidential and cannot be altered once posted to the central server. Because it is web-based, DigaSign can be used by parties in different cities, states, and countries to finalize notarized documents instantly. DigaSign’s secure, patent-pending technology exceeds Federal mandates such as ESIGN and UETA and State regulations regarding Internet security, encryption, and the use of electronic and digital signatures. On November 1, 2004, DigaSign was used to complete the first electronic real estate closing in the state of Texas, and one of less than ten such acts ever performed in the United States.

“DigaSign and Topaz signature technology together create an outstanding tool to easily notarize critical documents electronically,” said USNA President Marc Aronson. "The United States Notary Association is supportive of these developments and monitoring them closely for their impact on the notary profession."

“Topaz is proud to support WWNotary and DigaSign with biometric handwritten signature capture and authentication technology,” said Anthony Zank, President of Topaz Systems, “This partnership is another example of our commitment to bring the benefits of e-commerce to new business applications within established technical, practical, and legal guidelines.”
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - August 2, 2004 - Electronic signature technology manufacturer Topaz Systems, Inc will be named to Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Los Angeles, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services firms. Scheduled to be announced September 21, the 2004 Technology Fast 50 rankings are based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 1999-2003. Topaz® also received the prestigious award in 2002 and 2003.

Topaz CEO Anthony Zank credits product versatility and security, coupled with the emergence of electronic commerce as a mainstream business practice, for his company’s success.

“The electronic creation, signing, transmission, and storage of business documents has become a core process throughout many business sectors worldwide,” said Zank. “As more businesses incorporate e-commerce into their infrastructure, they turn to Topaz electronic signature technology as an industry leader in quality, versatility, and security. The result is a high level of sustained growth, as this is Topaz’s third consecutive year in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.”

To qualify for the Technology Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1999 and $1,000,000 in 2003, must be public or private companies headquartered in North America, and be a “technology company” defined as owning proprietary technology that contributes a significant portion of the company’s operating revenues (using other companies’ technology in a unique way does not qualify); and/or devoting a significant portion of revenues to research and development of technology.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - February 28, 2004 - Topaz Systems provides legally-enforceable handwritten electronic signature solutions with SignatureGem® series digitizing capture tablets and bundled SigPlus® software. This complete hardware and software system includes everything a business needs to take advantage of the benefits of paperless transactions plus the software tools and intellectual property to authenticate the signatures in a court of law.

Signatures captured with the Topaz® system are legally binding because they meet or exceed the following universally recognized ESIGN, UETA, and individual states' electronic signature guidelines: a Topaz signature is unique to the person using it just as an ink-on-paper signature, it is capable of verification and authentication by forensic experts (with Topaz patented SigAnalyze® software), it is under the sole control of the person using it (therefore it cannot be misplaced or stolen), and it is linked to document data in such a way that is the document is changed, the signature is invalidated.

The Topaz eSignature system is unique in that it provides the tools, intellectual property, patents, software, and training to take an eCommerce document from the electronic pen and pad all the way to signature authentication in the courtroom. Unlike other electronic signature systems that display only an image of a signature (the equivalent of a fax or photocopy) and promise legal compliance but offer no forensic examination tools or authenticable data, the Topaz method binds the original biometric and forensic pen data directly into the signed electronic document. This unaltered pen data can later be verified by a forensic document examiner using Topaz's patented SigAnalyze software to determine whether or not the signature is authentic, giving users the security of knowing that forgeries and frauds can be detected. To prevent tampering, the signatures are encrypted to the document in such a way that if a document's contents are changed the signature is rendered invalid. All Topaz software, updates, and support are bundled free of charge with tablet hardware.

"The business world is now taking advantage of electronic signature technology that provides a standard of affordable, reliable, and legally authenticable electronically signed documents," says Anthony Zank, President and CEO of Topaz Systems. "Topaz SignatureGem tablets and SigPlus software have provided an eTransactions solution that stretches from the initial signing of a document to expert forensic testimony in a court of law."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - January 13, 2004 - Topaz Systems, Inc. formally introduces SigPlus Pro™ Tablet PC software for use with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This powerful ActiveX electronic signature software brings the signature capture, binding, and authentication capabilities of Topaz® SigPlus® to Tablet PC, with no additional signature capture hardware necessary. SigPlus Pro Tablet PC software is available free to developers for testing and evaluation or with an attractive support-only fee for unlimited commercial Tablet PC rollouts.
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SigPlus Pro Tablet PC enables users to add legally-binding electronic signatures to any electronic document type supported by Topaz SigPlus software. Electronic signatures can be added and viewed in common documents such as MS Word and Excel and Adobe PDF (using free bundled plug-ins), web- or network-based forms using ASP, HTML, and .NET, or custom documents created with the SigPlus ActiveX control.

"Due to popular demand, Topaz has brought our powerful and versatile SigPlus electronic signature software to the Tablet PC platform," says Anthony Zank, President of Topaz Systems, Inc. "Companies looking to Tablet PCs now have the ability to incorporate leading electronic signature software into their applications. SigPlus Pro Tablet PC is a great companion to the wide range of Topaz electronic signature tablets, allowing businesses to expand their electronic commerce applications to new platforms when needed, while adhering to the trusted and reliable SigPlus software standard."

Key features include (1) highly accurate forensic-quality electronic signatures plus the tools and IP to authenticate them, (2) document-based hash and binding prevents document tampering or fraud, and (3) all the benefits of a highly functional and widely-used ActiveX control.

SigPlus Pro for Tablet PCs is available for free evaluation, development, and testing or with an attractive support-only fee for unlimited commercial rollout.
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.

Simi Valley, CA - January 7, 2004 - Topaz Systems, Inc. announces the release of IDGem-series biometric identity verification and signature capture terminals with bundled SigID™ electronic fingerprint scoring software. IDGem® is available as a standalone electronic fingerprint capture sensor, integrated large or small interactive LCD display electronic signature capture tablet and fingerprint sensor, and integrated simultaneous ink-on-paper-enabled tablet and sensor. IDGem systems feature the same forensic-quality electronic signature capture technology as Topaz® SignatureGem® tablets but incorporate the added benefit of a high-resolution RF-inductive electronic fingerprint sensor, enabling robust and accurate biometric authentication for use in any high-security environment or where identity verification is a top priority.
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IDGem's integrated biometric system allows for two layers of electronic authentication. The first is the electronic signature capture terminal, which captures a user's handwritten signature's strokes, speed, and timing within 99.5% accuracy as a biometric vector file. The integrated electronic fingerprint sensor captures the fingertip's subcutaneous living skin layer for an exceptionally accurate and reliable fingerprint image. Like the signature data, this fingerprint image can be compared with a previously existing fingerprint template using SigID software, or used to create a new template. Together, these two technologies ensure accurate, reliable, and instantaneous biometric identity verification.

"IDGem provides an integrated approach to layered biometric identification, as well as all necessary software," says Topaz President Anthony Zank. "The IDGem system can be used to capture biometrics for applications where continuing authentication is needed as well as applications requiring one-time transactions."
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ABOUT TOPAZ
Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley, California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software, intellectual property and expertise to enable paperless document creation, signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten signatures. Topaz has developed an  extensive eSign patent portfolio, and is the recipient of multiple industry awards including being a multiple consecutive winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, along with Inc 500 and 5000 awards for outstanding growth.