(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, blockchain mobile apps, and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today that its subsidiary company, ZenaDrone, Inc. has executed the SBIR award contract that focused on ZenaDrone’s flagship drone, the ZenaDrone 1000 technology, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Company is meeting with the Air Force high-ranking personnel this week as part of the planning sessions. This is a major event that advances the company to the next level and provides it with more resources. ZenaDrone is now a revenue-producing venture, and the company is expecting major revenue streams in 2024. The company is focused on getting to phase 2 in the next 90 days, which is a contract award of up to $1.2 million.

“We are ecstatic to win in Phase I of the SBIR Awards and receive the funding to improve further and upgrade the ZenaDrone 1000 technology, which is geared towards serving and addressing the needs of the Air Force and US Defense Department,” commented Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of Epazz, Inc. and ZenaDrone, Inc.

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.

The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and now, on December 15, 2023, Epazz ZenaDrone, Inc. has started its journey in creating and providing innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

The ZenaDrone 1000 is a multi-purpose technology that can be used for both military and civilian applications. It is designed to be a reliable and cost-effective solution for the US Air Force and other defense departments. The drone is equipped with advanced sensors and cameras that can be used to detect and identify objects in the air, on the ground, and in the water. It also can detect and track moving targets, as well as provide real-time situational awareness.

The ZenaDrone 1000 is also designed to be a reliable and cost-effective solution for civilian applications. It can be used for search and rescue operations, surveillance, and mapping. It can also be used for agricultural applications, such as crop monitoring and precision agriculture.

About ZenaDrone Inc.

(https://www.zenadrone.com/)

ZenaDrone Inc. is dedicated to improving its intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle technology by incorporating machine learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz Inc.

(https://www.epazz.com/)

Epazz Inc. is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher education institutions and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete web-based software package for small and midsized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz’s other products include DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system).

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(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today one of its holdings, ZenaDrone, Inc., was selected and funded for the US Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award for phase I of the innovative defense-related dual-purpose technology.

The company is working with an assigned US Air Force contract agent to complete the paperwork and begin the contract over the next year. ZenaDrone has 90 days to complete the contract to apply for SBIR phase II, including funding up to $1.2 million if successful.

The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive and encourage domestic small businesses to engage in federal research/research and development, with the potential for commercialization.

The SBIR program is structured in three phases: Phase I is designed to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the proposed research and development efforts. SBIR/STTR phase I awards are generally $50,000– $250,000 for 6 months (SBIR). This award is part of a partnership with AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Epazz ZenaDrone is excited to be part of phase 1 of the SBIR program and to have the opportunity to present ZenaDrone as an innovative, dual-purpose technology for defense-related drone applications.

“We are honored to be selected for this award and look forward to working with the US Air Force to develop this technology,” stated Dr. Shaun Passley, CEO of Epazz, Inc.

The technology developed through this program will have many applications, from surveillance and reconnaissance to search and rescue operations. It will also provide a platform for developing new technologies and applications.

About ZenaDrone, Inc.

(https://www.zenadrone.com/)

ZenaDrone, Inc. is dedicated to improving its intelligent, unmanned aerial vehicle technology by incorporating machine learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz, Inc.

(https://www.epazz.com/)

Epazz, Inc. is a leading cloud-based software company that provides customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete web-based software package for small and mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many web-based applications for organizations that would otherwise need to be purchased separately. Epazz’s other products include DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system).

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(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire –Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), A mission-critical provider of drone technology, artificial intelligence software, cryptocurrency apps, blockchain mobile apps, and cloud-based business software solutions, has exciting news to share today. Epazz, Inc. is making remarkable strides with its holdings, ZenaDrone, Inc. We are gearing up to demonstrate the ZenaDrone 1000 under extreme weather conditions in collaboration with the US Navy.

This groundbreaking experiment marks ZenaDrone’s initial venture into assessing their technology in frigid temperatures. The ZenaDrone 1000 has already demonstrated its prowess under scorching conditions exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, a testament to its durability. Now, it’s time to put it to the test in sub-zero temperatures as low as negative 20 degrees. Following this cold-weather trial, the drone will be dispatched to an overseas military base, where it will be subjected to real-world scenarios, presenting a significant opportunity for the company to showcase the ZenaDrone 1000’s capabilities.

Epazz, Inc. worked to obtain the required certifications and licenses to become a defense contractor. We are also actively engaged in negotiating pilot programs with the US Air Force, having already received a letter of support. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), like the ZenaDrone 1000, are one of the key emerging technologies sought after by the Navy and other branches of the US military.

“We are thrilled to embark on the cold-weather testing of the ZenaDrone 1000. This presents a unique opportunity to exhibit the drone platform’s capabilities,” remarked Shaun Passley, CEO of Epazz Holdings.

The ZenaDrone 1000 is a versatile multi-mission UAV, designed for various payloads and includes sensors and HD cameras. It can be operated remotely or autonomously, offering a cost-effective alternative to manned aircraft due to its streamlined design that doesn’t require space and equipment for onboard human operators.

About ZenaDrone

(https://www.zenadrone.com)

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent UAV technology incorporating machine learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz Inc.

(https://www.epazz.com/)

Epazz is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete business web-based software package for small- to mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many web-based applications that organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately.

Epazz’s other products are DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system).

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(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, artificial intelligence software, cryptocurrency apps, blockchain mobile apps, and cloud-based business software solutions, has announced today that its holdings ZenaDrone, Inc. is proud to announce that it is preparing a series of demonstrations of ZenaDrone 1000 capabilities with the US Navy. This is a significant opportunity for the company to demonstrate the ZenaDrone 1000 in actual conditions.

The company has been obtaining the necessary certifications and licenses to become a defense contractor and is also working on signing pilot programs with the US Air Force, from which it has already received a letter of support. Also, the company has a demo with the US Department of Defense. There seems to be a significant need in the US Military for heavy-lift drones.

UAVs are one of several new capabilities—directed-energy weapons, hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and quantum technologies—that the Navy and other U.S. military services are pursuing to meet emerging military challenges, particularly from China.

“We are excited to be working with the US Navy to demonstrate the capabilities of our ZenaDrone 1000,” said Shaun Passley, CEO of Epazz Holdings. “We believe that our UVs can provide a cost-effective and reliable solution to the Navy’s needs and looking forward to the upcoming demonstrations to show the Navy what ZD 1000 can do.”

The ZenaDrone 1000 is a multi-mission UAV equipped with sensors, HD camera, or other payloads, and can be operated remotely or autonomously. They can be individually less expensive to procure than manned aircraft because their designs do not need to incorporate spaces and support equipment for onboard human operators. UAVs can be particularly suitable for long-duration missions that might tax the physical endurance of onboard personnel.

Epazz Holdings is committed to providing the US Navy with the best AI-integrated UAV solutions. The company is confident that its ZenaDrone 1000 will meet the Navy’s needs and looks forward to the upcoming demonstrations.

About ZenaDrone

(https://www.zenadrone.com)

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent UAV technology incorporating machine learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz Inc.

(https://www.epazz.com/)

Epazz is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete business web-based software package for small- to mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz’s other products are DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system).

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CHICAGO, IL, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Epazz Inc. (OTC Pink: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technologies, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today that ZenaDrone has secured asset-based funding for the initial manufacturing and deployment of 20 ZenaDrone 1000s for services in Ireland to establish Drone as a Service (DaaS) operations. The company estimates that each deployed drone can generate over $100,000 annually.

ZenaDrone will manage and service the 20 drones for any early adopters, including Irish farmers, businesses, and government agencies. Irish farmers have a particular use case, and their farms will have access to an advanced-precision agriculture drone for monitoring plant health and spraying weeds. Furthermore, the police force and fire departments will be able to quickly mobilize drones as an integrated part of the first-responder system in emergencies.

According to Fortune Business Insights, “The global drone services market size was valued at USD 13.9 billion in 2022, and the market is projected to grow from USD 18.9 billion in 2023 to USD 189.4 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 38.9% during the forecast period.”

In May, Ossian Smyth, minister of state at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and the Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications, visited ZenaDrone’s offices in Dublin, Ireland. ZenaDrone’s Irish team has been lining up customers throughout Europe, and once the units start getting deployed, they will be an ongoing source of revenue in this region.  ZenaDrone also expects to expand the DaaS into Germany.

“We are excited to be sending 20 drones to Ireland. We first visited Ireland in 2019 and are pleased to work with Irish farmers to upgrade their farms to the latest technologies. ZenaDrone 1000 is a green solution that will disrupt the agriculture industry by reducing labor and greenhouse gases,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO and director of Epazz Inc. and ZenaDrone Inc.

The ZenaDrone 1000 has a high-quality camera, allowing users to take stunning aerial photographs and videos that capture the world’s beauty from new heights. It also has autonomous flight capabilities, preventing it from crashing even in challenging weather conditions or with sudden obstacles. The drone’s multi-sensor system can measure height, depth, and vegetation and establish a GPS location to track people, objects, and animals in the frame of its camera with unprecedented accuracy and control.

About ZenaDrone Inc.

(https://www.ZenaDrone.com/)

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent, unmanned aerial vehicle technology and incorporating machine-learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector, later evolving into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz Inc.

Epazz Inc. is a mission-critical provider of metaverse solutions, blockchain cryptocurrency, mobile apps, and cloud-based software. It specializes in providing customized cloud applications to corporate firms, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz develops metaverse business solutions that enable people to collaborate in real time through VR. Epazz is upgrading its business solutions to be fully integrated into the metaverse. Epazz will manufacture low-cost smart glasses for the metaverse.

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CHICAGO, IL, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Epazz Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, cryptocurrency technology, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today that ZenaDrone, Inc. and Night Sun, LLC, a Native American corporation, have entered into a joint venture to sell and manufacture ZenaDrone 1000 on Native American tribal lands. The joint venture will enable ZenaDrone 1000 to be mass-produced for Native American tribes, the US Government, the US military, and state governments.

The ZenaDrone 1000 has drawn the interest of Native American tribes from the RES 2023, which was held in Las Vegas in April. ZenaDrone, Inc. attended the trade show to provide information about how ZenaDrone 1000 can provide services for search and rescue, firefighting, cargo delivery and land surveys.

In this joint venture, the manufacturing facility will be located on tribal lands, providing ZenaDrone with tax and contract benefits. The facility will hire personnel from the tribal community for high-skilled jobs and will be located in Arizona. The first 10 drones from the Arizona facility will function as service drones, which is expected to earn over $100,000 per drone per year.

The drones from our Arizona facility will qualify as “Made in the USA.” We are in the process of acquiring a Green UAS certification, which will allow us to receive the Blue UAS certification.

CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D., said, “We are excited about forming this joint venture with Night Sun, LLC. Many Native American tribes are ready to use ZenaDrone 1000; we needed to find a way to sell into the market.”

About ZenaDrone 1000

The ZenaDrone 1000 is a totally autonomous drone, offering full surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solutions. The drone comprises innovative software technology, along with compact and rugged hardware engineered for industrial use in military, construction, agriculture, surveillance, search-and-rescue, and customizable applications. This multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle has garnered positive reviews from several industries, especially those in the military, agriculture, oil and gas, wildfire management, and civil engineering sectors. It is also equipped with machine learning systems, multispectral sensors, and AI technology. ZenaDrone uses the data captured by its cameras to create a 3D interactive environment.

In the coming year, the goal of ZenaDrone is the enhancement of its AI capabilities, which include autonomous navigation of unmapped terrain, deep learning algorithms for various actions, and dual-use features to accommodate commercial and military drone applications.

About ZenaDrone, Inc. (https://www.zenadrone.com/)

ZenaDrone, Inc., is dedicated to improving its intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle technology that incorporates machine learning software and AI. ZenaDrone was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

The ZenaDrone team will use predictive AI analytics or predictive modeling — a type of analysis that employs methods and resources — to create predictive models and forecast future outcomes based on acquired data. Predictive analytics refers to a method rather than a specific technology. Techniques used in predictive analytics include machine learning algorithms, sophisticated mathematics, statistical modeling, descriptive analytics, and data mining.

About Epazz Inc. (https://www.epazz.com)

Epazz Inc. is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete web-based software package for small and midsized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many of the web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz’s other products include DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system). The company is also involved in upgrading the AI technology of ZenaDrone 1000 to increase its global reach across various industries.

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CHICAGO, IL, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, artificial intelligence software, cryptocurrency apps, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, has announced today that its holdings ZenaDrone, Inc. unveiled its new ZD1000 drone, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), at the Taiwan-US Supply Chain Business Matchmaking Seminar on September 13^th during the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2023.

The company is establishing partnerships and supply chain vendors in Taiwan to be NDAA-compliant (National Defense Authorization Act) as part of the requirements for securing U.S. Defense contracts. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits the use of equipment manufactured by a specified list of Chinese manufacturers.

ZenaDrone has been invited to demonstrate its capabilities in North Carolina for the US Department of Defense early next month. “There are several government contract opportunities we are working towards and resolving the remaining issues by opening up a drone component sourcing and manufacturing operations in Taipei, Taiwan,” CEO Shaun Passley commented in an interview.

The seminar was hosted by the Taiwan-US Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) and Arizona State Office in Taiwan to match US companies with potential business partners from the international aerospace industry.

At the seminar, ZenaDrone CEO Shaun Passley met with the Director of the Office of the American Institute in Taiwan, Ms. Sandra Oudkirk, an American senior diplomat under the United States Foreign Service. During the meeting, they discussed the potential for collaboration between ZenaDrone and the Office of the American Institute in Taiwan.

The American Institute in Taiwan is similar to an embassy; it plays a crucial role in conducting commercial, cultural, citizen, and visa services between the United States and Taiwan. As per the guidelines set by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, the institute strives to foster strong connections and collaboration between the peoples of both nations.

ZenaDrone’s flagship product, the ZD1000, is an AI-driven UAV specifically designed to survey and inspect large scale supply chain warehouses and facilities. This next generation drone technology uses sophisticated algorithms for automated piloting and AI analytics capabilities to identify potential operational issues before they arise. With its advanced image recognition capabilities, ZD1000 can take accurate aerial photographs of supply chain facilities that can be used in preventive maintenance operations or even in emergency situations such as floods or fires.

“Taiwan has resolved our supply chain issues allowing us to become NDAA compliant,” said Shaun Passley, PhD, CEO of Epazz and ZenaDrone. “We believe that our advanced drone technology can help to improve the efficiency of supply chain operations and create new opportunities for both sides.”

The business matchmaking seminar was part of a larger effort to assist Taiwanese aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies in accessing the latest technologies from the United States and expanding cooperation. This is in response to the impact of the trade war and the trade policies of China and the United States, which have accelerated the restructuring of global supply chains.

During the seminar, ZenaDrone’s Operations Manager, Sajjad Asif, presented ZenaDrone 1000 and its application and collaboration opportunities as an AI-powered drone, highlighting the advanced features and functions of ZD 1000 suitable for multiple industrial and commercial applications.

ZenaDrone is dedicated to providing the most advanced drone technology to help companies improve their supply chain operations. The company is looking forward to exploring the potential for collaboration with the Office of the American Institute in Taiwan.

About ZenaDrone (https://www.zenadrone.com/)

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent UAV technology that incorporates machine learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector and later evolved into an intelligent multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection, and monitoring solution.

About Epazz Inc. (https://www.epazz.com/)

Epazz is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS v3.0 is a complete business web-based software package for small- to mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many of the web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz’s other products are DeskFlex (room-scheduling software) and Provitrac (an applicant-tracking system).

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CHICAGO, IL, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Epazz Inc. (OTCPINK: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technologies, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions announced today that the company completed a successful presentation with several government security agencies this week. The management is working on signing up these agencies as pilot customers. ZenaDrone 1000 will be available to government security agencies for up to 90 days. During the 90 days, the agencies will have full access to the drone.

We have reached the next level of ZenaDrone 1000. We will be signing up government security agencies to deploy ZenaDrone 1000 into their operations for initial testing and feedback. With the continued success of our efforts, we believe that we are at the point to be able to release our roadmap for the next 9 months.

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The company road map over the next nine months is as follows:

Third Quarter 2023

• Continue to sign up military and government security agencies.
• Increase production of ZenaDrone 1000.
• Complete joint venture in Brazil.
• Begin the process of starting a joint venture in South Africa.

Fourth Quarter 2023

• Deliver ZenaDrone 1000 to Drone as a Service joint ventures and partners.
• Deliver ZenaDrone 1000 to military projects and government security agencies for initial pilot programs.
• Secure a software acquisition before the end of the year.
• Release new versions of our cloud business software upgraded with artificial intelligence engine.
• Generate additional revenue from the Smart Glasses Projects and continue to bring in new customers.

We are on track to generating revenue from Drone as a Service operations before the end of the year. The company has been working toward this end over the past four years. We have been pushing forward with several opportunities that we have been working on this past year and are getting to the final stages.

First Quarter 2024

• We will complete an audit for uplisting to OTCQB.
• We will release ZenaDrone IQ Square indoor drone for warehouses.
• We will start the prototype for ZenaDrone 2000, super heavy lift hybrid drone.

Our software products continue to generate revenue. The company has been upgrading our software products with artificial intelligence engines to assist our customers with better ways to operate their organizations. We will be expanding the use of artificial intelligence in our software programs.

Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of Epazz Inc., said, “We are excited about the next nine months; our marketing efforts are working, and we are turning meetings into demos, and finally we are getting close to the next level.”

About ZenaDrone Inc.

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent, unmanned aerial vehicle technology and incorporating machine-learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp-farming sector, later evolving into a smart, multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection and monitoring solution. ZenaDrone is deploying drones for Drone as a Service (DaaS) operations.

About Epazz Inc.

Epazz Inc. is a mission-critical provider of metaverse solutions, blockchain cryptocurrency, mobile apps and cloud-based software. It specializes in providing customized cloud applications to corporate firms, higher-education institutions and the public sector. Epazz develops metaverse business solutions that enable people to collaborate in real time through virtual reality. Epazz is upgrading its business solutions to be fully integrated into the metaverse; it will be manufacturing low-cost smart glasses for the metaverse.

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Certain statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” as defined by the “Safe Harbor” statement in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by their use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” and “continue” (or the negative variations thereof). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those the statements imply. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from those such forward-looking statements contemplate. Epazz assumes no obligation, does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and has no duty to update or correct information that third parties not paid for by Epazz prepare.

Investors are encouraged to review Epazz’s public filings on SEC.gov, including its unaudited and audited financial statements, its registration statement, Form 10-Ks and Form 10-Qs, which contain general business information about the company’s operations, operations results and the risks associated with the company and its operations. Penny stock picks need to be researched. Do your homework. Please review all our filings.

For more information, please contact the following:
Epazz Inc.
Investor Relations
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312-955-8161
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Epazz Reports 13.5% Increase in Revenue, 71.8% Increase in EBITDA and Positive Net Income for Q2 2023, Fueled by AI Business Software

CHICAGO. IL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Epazz Inc. (OTCPINK: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today its reported revenue of $580,530 for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $511,633 for the second quarter of 2023. Additionally, the company reported a positive EBITDA of $132,563, compared to an EBITDA of $37,372, an increase of 71.8%. These earnings were fueled by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) engines being added to its cloud business software products.

Epazz’s software products continue to generate revenue. The company has been upgrading its  technology with AI engines to assist its customers with better ways of operating their organizations. Epazz will continue to expand the use of AI in its software programs. AI software increases productivity and decreases operational costs, and it helps customers understand who the best candidate to hire is and how to solve operational problems.

The company anticipates new sources of revenue from drone technology, and smart glasses will affect its revenue in the coming months as drones are deployed and smart glasses are implemented into training programs. Epazz will reinvest the operating income to obtain drone government contracts. Additional business development personnel will be hired, and operations will begin in foreign countries. Epazz already has a joint venture with NightSun for Native American tribes and is working on other joint ventures in Brazil, South Africa and Ukraine.

Epazz began developing AI software in 2019 with its drone software program. This led to the development of the ZenaDrone 1000.

Because drone technology is in the manufacturing stage, the product development cost will decrease. “We are increasing our revenues and decreasing our costs, thereby creating a positive EBITDA and now positive net income,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of Epazz Inc.

About ZenaDrone Inc.

ZenaDrone is dedicated to improving intelligent, unmanned aerial vehicle technology and incorporating machine-learning software and AI. It was created to revolutionize the hemp-farming sector, later evolving into a smart, multifunctional industrial surveillance, inspection and monitoring solution. ZenaDrone is deploying drones for Drone as a Service (DaaS) operations.

About Epazz Inc.

Epazz Inc. is a mission-critical provider of metaverse solutions, blockchain cryptocurrency, mobile apps and cloud-based software. It specializes in providing customized cloud applications to corporate firms, higher-education institutions and the public sector. Epazz develops metaverse business solutions that enable people to collaborate in real time through virtual reality. Epazz is upgrading its business solutions to be fully integrated into the metaverse; it will be manufacturing low-cost smart glasses for the metaverse.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” as defined by the “Safe Harbor” statement in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by their use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” and “continue” (or the negative variations thereof). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those the statements imply. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from those such forward-looking statements contemplate. Epazz assumes no obligation, does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and has no duty to update or correct information that third parties not paid for by Epazz prepare.

Investors are encouraged to review Epazz’s public filings on SEC.gov, including its unaudited and audited financial statements, its registration statement, Form 10-Ks and Form 10-Qs, which contain general business information about the company’s operations, operations results and the risks associated with the company and its operations. Penny stock picks need to be researched. Do your homework. Please review all our filings.

For more information, please contact the following:
Epazz Inc.
Investor Relations
investors@epazz.net
312-955-8161
www.epazz.com/investors.aspx