Data Storage Corporation Reports 2024 Fiscal Year Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Expanded CloudFirst platform in 2024 with 4 new Tier III data centers (UK & Chicago), totaling 10 globally to enhance multi-cloud and continuity services across North America and Europe
Completed Flagship Solutions Group integration into CloudFirst, boosting efficiency and cross-sell potential to clients; secured major 2024 contracts across motorsports, insurance, healthcare, and education sectors
Net income improved by approximately 71% for the 2024 fiscal year compared to 2023 fiscal year and achieved Adjusted EBITDA* of $2.37 million for 2024
Ends 2024 with $12.3 million in cash and marketable securities and no long-term debt
Conference Call to be held today at 11:00 am ET
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ:DTST) ("DSC" and the "Company"), a leading provider of multi-cloud hosting, managed cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and IT automation, with direct connection to AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
"We made consistent progress in 2024, both financially and strategically," said Chuck Piluso, CEO of Data Storage Corporation. "To start, total revenue for the year increased to $25.4 million, a modest 2% gain from 2023, reflecting a shift from lower-margin, one-time equipment sales toward long term, recurring subscription revenue streams. This strategy builds on our already $39.2 million remaining contract value with disaster recovery and cloud hosting solutions. Importantly, we ended the year with an estimated $22 million Annual Recurring Revenue run rate, demonstrating the scalability and consistency of our subscription-based model with over 80% of our revenue recurring. Furthermore, net income rose approximately 71% to $513 thousand, while Adjusted EBITDA* increased to $2.37 million, both strong indicators of improved margins and greater operational efficiency. Finally, with $12.3 million in cash and marketable securities and no long-term debt, we remain well-positioned to invest in future growth."
"In 2024, we also took steps to expand our footprint. Internationally, we launched CloudFirst Europe Ltd. supported by three Tier III data centers in the UK through three strategic partnerships. This expansion positions us to provide our Power platform serving clients across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, we are one of the few single source global providers. To lead our European operations, we appointed Colin Freeman as Managing Director, and early traction in the region has been promising. Domestically, we added a Tier III data center in Chicago, bringing our total to ten global sites while enhancing redundancy and performance across North America."
"We also completed the full integration of our Flagship Solutions Group subsidiary into our CloudFirst Technologies subsidiary, which has streamlined operations and improved our ability to deliver integrated cloud and managed services to clients. Key new contracts in 2024 included engagements with a Canadian division of a major motorsports manufacturer, a billion-dollar insurance provider, and a U.S. medical center, each reflecting our strength in delivering compliant, mission-critical high processing infrastructure solutions."
"Overall, 2024 was a year of meaningful execution across all fronts. We advanced our shift to a high-margin, recurring revenue model, expanded into new international markets, strengthened our infrastructure, and delivered improved financial results. These accomplishments reinforce our long-term vision and position us to scale further in 2025 and beyond as demand for compliant, enterprise-grade cloud solutions continues to rise globally."
Conference Call
The Company plans will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 31, 2025, to discuss the Company's financial results for the 2024 fiscal year which ended December 31, 2024, as well as corporate progress and other developments.
The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free 877-407-9219 for U.S. callers or for international callers +1-201-689-8852. A webcast of the call may be accessed at DSC 2024 Fiscal Year Earnings Call or on the Company's News & Events section of the website, www.dtst.com/news-events.
A webcast replay of the call will be available on the Company's website (www.dtst.com/news-events) through September 30, 2025. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately three hours following the call, through April 7, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 877-660-6853 for U.S. callers or + 1-201-612-7415 for international callers and entering conference ID: 13751220.
About Data Storage Corporation
Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ:DTST) through its subsidiaries is a leading provider of multi-cloud hosting, fully managed cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, IT automation, and voice & data solutions. Recognizing that data migration is a critical step in transitioning from on-premises systems to the cloud, DSC provides comprehensive migration services to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient data transfer, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
Through its owned and operated cloud platform, built on IBM Power Cloud infrastructure, DSC delivers high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud solutions with interoperability across its infrastructure partners, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
With data centers supporting its CloudFirst platform deployments across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, DSC provides mission-critical solutions to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
As a leader in the multi-billion-dollar cloud hosting and business continuity market, DTST is recognized for its expertise in cloud infrastructure, IT modernization, and data migration, enabling clients to transition to the cloud with confidence and operational continuity.
For more information, please visit www.dtst.com or follow us on X
*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the Company's financial disclosures for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Safe Harbor Provision
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created thereby. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "projects," "estimates," "plans" and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would," "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can provide no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and include statements regarding being well-positioned to invest in future growth, the Company's Power platform serving clients across the U.S., Canada and the UK and the Company's recent accomplishments positioning it to scale further in 2025 and beyond as demand for compliant, enterprise-grade cloud solutions continues to rise globally, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, the Company's ability to grow its presence in Europe, the Company being well-positioned to invest in future growth, the Company's successful transition from on-premises systems to the cloud, and DSC delivering high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud solutions with interoperability across its infrastructure partners. These risks should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was initially made. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
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DATA STORAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash
$
1,070,097
$
1,428,730
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $31,472 and $7,915 in 2024 and 2023, respectively)
2,225,458
1,259,972
Marketable securities
11,261,006
11,318,196
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
859,502
513,175
Total Current Assets
15,416,063
14,520,073
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment
9,598,963
7,838,225
Less—Accumulated depreciation
(6,159,307
)
(5,105,451
)
Net Property and Equipment
3,439,656
2,732,774
Other Assets:
Goodwill
4,238,671
4,238,671
Operating lease right-of-use assets
575,380
62,981
Other assets
183,439
48,436
Intangible assets, net
1,427,006
1,698,084
Total Other Assets
6,424,496
6,048,172
Total Assets
$
25,280,215
$
23,301,019
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
3,183,379
$
2,608,938
Deferred revenue
212,390
336,201
Finance leases payable
17,641
263,600
Finance leases payable related party
33,879
235,944
Operating lease liabilities short term
98,860
63,983
Total Current Liabilities
3,546,149
3,508,666
Operating lease liabilities
523,070
—
Finance leases payable
—
17,641
Finance leases payable related party
—
20,297
Deferred Tax Liability
39,031
—
Total Long-Term Liabilities
562,101
37,938
