Data Recovery
Since 1985, DriveSavers has set the standard in data recovery, combining cutting-edge technology with unmatched reliability. From preserving cherished memories to securing critical business information, our milestones showcase a legacy of innovation and trust.
Scott Gaidano and Jay Hagan established DriveSavers in Novato, California, focusing on data recovery services. Their mission was to maximize the chances of a successful data recovery while offering the ultimate customer service experience.
DriveSavers assumes technical support and warranty obligations for SuperMac Technology’s mass storage products.
Merges with Data Recovery Disk Repair, retaining the DriveSavers name and expanding service capabilities.
DriveSavers becomes authorized by all major manufacturers to open storage devices without voiding warranties.
Recognized by Apple as a trusted data recovery provider, solidifying DriveSavers Data Recovery’s reputation for quality and reliability.
Splits engineering teams into Mac/Unix and PC Enterprise, improving service quality through focused technical expertise.
Opens the Enterprise Lab to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated RAID and large-scale complex recoveries data recoveries.
DriveSavers is recognized as a Certified Green Business by the County of Marin’s Community Developmental Agency, and maintains this certification moving forward.
Invests $2 million to build Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanrooms, enhancing the ability to handle delicate data recovery operations.
Achieves SAS 70 Type II certification, affirming rigorous security and operational controls.
Pioneers iPhone data recovery services, becoming the first to successfully recover data from Apple’s groundbreaking smartphone.
Launched DriveSaver® App to educate users about hard drive data storage technology, best practices for protecting digital data and data recovery solutions. Moving forward, new technologies are added to the app, including SSDs, smartphones, and a RAID calculator.
Broadens capabilities to include cutting-edge SSD data recovery techniques as solid-state drive usage expands globally.
Continues enhancing data security and privacy measures, transitioning from SAS 70 to SOC 2 Type II certification to meet evolving industry standards, and maintains this certification moving forward.
Scott Moyer takes the helm as President after Co-founder and President Scott Gaidano passes away, ensuring leadership continuity and honoring Mr. Gaidano’s legacy.
Successfully recovers data from next-generation storage media (e.g., helium-filled hard drives), demonstrating an ongoing commitment to handling the most advanced technologies.
Receives the Storage Visions Visionary Company Award, acknowledging DriveSavers for outstanding data recovery services.
Wins the Flash Memory Summit’s Most Innovative Flash Memory Consumer Application Award, highlighting advancements in flash memory data recovery.
Successfully recovers data from T2 and M1-powered Macs with embedded SSD storage, demonstrating adaptability to new technologies.
Incorporates X-ray technology for use in data recovery, allowing engineers to diagnose internal drive damage non-invasively and improve recovery outcomes.
Jay Hagan serves as Chairman, and Alex Hagan is appointed CEO, guiding strategic vision and long-term growth.
Opened a lab in the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in our global expansion. This new facility features a Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanroom and provides the same top-tier data recovery services our customers have trusted since 1985.
Celebrates four decades of providing trusted and innovative data recovery solutions to customers worldwide.