DTST Data Storage Corporation

Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” and the “Company”), a provider of diverse business continuity solutions for disaster-recovery, cloud infrastructure, cyber-security, and IT automation, today announced that its subsidiary, CloudFirst, has secured an expanded agreement through its infrastructure partner, servicing a billion-dollar insurance company.

The client is currently utilizing the Company’s security services for their IBMi system and has now opted to enhance their disaster recovery capabilities by moving to a fully managed hosted target system. Through this agreement, Data Storage Corporation will provide a fully managed hosting solution that includes cloud backup, backup management, and replication management ensuring seamless and reliable data continuity.

Hal Schwartz, President of CloudFirst, stated, “Having served as a reliable and trusted partner for this client’s sensitive data, we’re honored to now expand the scope of our services within this large organization.  This hosted solution enables the client to avoid the cost of acquiring new hardware while benefiting from our fully managed services, which ensure the client’s systems are continuously monitored, backed up, and supported for maximum uptime and security. This agreement exemplifies our ongoing commitment to providing reliable and scalable IT solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.”

Chuck Piluso, CEO of Data Storage Corporation, commented, “This new contract demonstrates how closely we work with our infrastructure partners to create seamless solutions for clients. Our partners, that specialize in Intel and Windows platforms, turn to us for our expertise and to utilize our IBM Power Cloud. By collaborating, we’re able to deliver a unique, fully managed cloud solution that benefits all parties.”

About Data Storage Corporation

Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) is a leading provider of fully managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, IT automation, and voice & data solutions. With strategic technical investments in multiple regions, DTST serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, in sectors such as government, education, and healthcare. Focused on the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar cloud hosting and business continuity market. DTST is recognized as a stable and emerging growth leader in cloud infrastructure, support and the migration of data to the cloud. Our regional data centers across North America enable us to deliver sustainable services through recurring subscription agreements.

For more information, please visit www.dtst.com or follow us on Twitter @DataStorageCorp.

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