Data Storage Corporation appointed Jerome Naidoo as a Strategic Advisor to strengthen its artificial intelligence strategy and cybersecurity initiatives on July 07, 2026. Naidoo will advise the company on AI strategy, product architecture, and intellectual property development, supporting its Sovereign AI Solutions initiative and AI Continuity Control Plane designed for regulated industries. This appointment reflects the company's continued investment in technical leadership to support its long-term strategy of delivering critical infrastructure for AI-driven enterprises.

Naidoo brings over 30 years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence. His career began with Linux systems, network infrastructure, kernel development, and cybersecurity, where he designed and secured large-scale computing environments and developed advanced automation technologies. He has built deep expertise in software architecture, machine learning, and enterprise-scale distributed computing, focusing on transforming complex data into actionable intelligence and developing AI systems for real-world business challenges.

Chuck Piluso, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Data Storage Corporation, emphasized the strategic importance of the appointment. "AI is rapidly becoming mission-critical for enterprises, creating new requirements for resilience, governance, and operational continuity," said Piluso. "Jerome’s expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and large-scale systems architecture strengthens our ability to execute on our Sovereign AI Solutions strategy and develop technologies that help organizations deploy AI securely and reliably."

Naidoo expressed enthusiasm about joining the company as it expands its focus on AI infrastructure and continuity solutions. "As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organizations will require solutions that address recoverability, validation, governance, and compliance," said Naidoo. "I look forward to helping the Company as they develop technologies that enable enterprises to deploy AI with greater confidence and resilience."

Data Storage Corporation, through its subsidiary Nexxis Inc., provides VoIP, internet access, SD-WAN, and data transport services as part of its integrated technology solutions platform. The company is pursuing strategic initiatives focused on AI continuity infrastructure for regulated industries, including the planned establishment of Sovereign AI Solutions to support recovery, resiliency, and compliance for sovereign AI and AI Factory environments. DTST continues to evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential investments, partnerships, and acquisitions in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging enterprise technology markets.