GlobeNewswire Inc | Jul 9, 2021 08:00AM EDT

July 09, 2021

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (the Company), a comprehensive provider of IT Solutions including disaster recovery, Infrastructure as a Service, cyber security and cloud, today announced it has received approximately $2.1 million from the voluntary exercise of a portion of the warrants from the Companys May 2021 financing.

Chuck Piluso, CEO, stated, We appreciate the tremendous support of our shareholders, as the exercise of these warrants has generated over $2 million of additional capital for the Company. As a result of the May 2021 financing, which occurred in connection with our Nasdaq listing, and the proceeds from these warrants, our balance sheet is in a stronger position than at any time in the Companys history. At the same time, we continue to generate positive cash flow. Given the migration to IBM cloud services and enhanced focus on cyber security, I truly believe we are well positioned to drive significant value for our shareholders in the months and years to come.

About Data Storage CorporationThe Companys primary focus is to provide IT solutions including Infrastructure as a Service, hybrid cloud solutions, Disaster Recovery, IBM systems and storage, software, cyber security, and other managed services focused on the IBM Power community across a broad range of industries.

For more information, please visit http://www.DataStorageCorp.com or follow the Company on Twitter @DataStorageCorp.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact:Crescendo Communications, LLCTel: 212-671-1021Email: DTST@crescendo-ir.com