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Timeline of DriveSavers
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.

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1985
Company Founded
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Scott Gaidano and Jay Hagan established DriveSavers in Novato, California, focusing on data recovery services. Their mission was to maximise the chances of a successful data recovery while offering the ultimate customer service experience.

1992
Strategic Partnership
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DriveSavers assumes technical support and warranty obligations for SuperMac Technology’s mass storage products.

1994
Expansion Through Merger
A person sits at a cluttered desk surrounded by computers and monitors, wearing a headset and focusing on a device in their hands. The scene appears to be a busy office, with a logo reading "DriveSavers Data Recovery" in the top left corner.

Merges with Data Recovery Disk Repair, retaining the DriveSavers name and expanding service capabilities.

1999
Industry Recognition: All Major Manufacturers
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DriveSavers becomes authorised by all major manufacturers to open storage devices without voiding warranties.

1999
Alliance with Apple
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Recognised by Apple as a trusted data recovery provider, solidifying DriveSavers Data Recovery’s reputation for quality and reliability.

2002
Advanced Facilities: Specialisation Teams
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Splits engineering teams into Mac/Unix and PC Enterprise, improving service quality through focused technical expertise.

2003
Advanced Facilities: Enterprise Lab
A person stands with crossed arms in front of a large server rack. They are wearing a black shirt. The logo of "Drivesavers Data Recovery" is visible in the bottom right corner.

Opens the Enterprise Lab to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated RAID and large-scale complex data recoveries.

2007
Advanced Facilities: Environmental Practices
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DriveSavers is recognised as a Certified Green Business by the County of Marin’s Community Developmental Agency, and maintains this certification moving forward.

2008
Advanced Facilities: Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanrooms
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Invests $2 million to build Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanrooms, enhancing the ability to handle delicate data recovery operations.

2008
Advanced Security Standards
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Achieves SAS 70 Type II certification, affirming rigorous security and operational controls.

2008
Advanced Capabilities: iPhone Data Recovery
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Pioneers iPhone data recovery services, becoming the first to successfully recover data from Apple’s groundbreaking smartphone.

2009
Commitment to Education
A person holds a smartphone displaying a hard drive diagnostic app. The screen lists potential failures like clicker failure, no spin, contamination, and more. A logo in the corner reads "DriveSavers Data Recovery.

Launched DriveSaver® App to educate users about hard drive data storage technology, best practices for protecting data, and data recovery solutions. Moving forward, new technologies are added to the app, including SSDs, smartphones, and a RAID calculator.

2010
Advanced Capabilities: Solid-State Drive Data Recovery
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Broadens capabilities to include cutting-edge SSD data recovery techniques as solid-state drive usage expands globally.

2010
Advanced Security Standards
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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.

2013
Leadership Transition: New President
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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.

2014
Advanced Capabilities: Helium Hard Drive Data Recovery
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Successfully recovers data from next-generation storage media (e.g., helium-filled hard drives), demonstrating an ongoing commitment to handling the most advanced technologies.

2014
Industry Recognition: Visionary Company
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Receives the Storage Visions Visionary Company Award, acknowledging DriveSavers for outstanding data recovery services.

2018
Industry Recognition: Innovation in Flash Memory
A glass award with the text: "Flash Memory Summit, Most Innovative Flash Memory Consumer Application, DriveSavers, Smartphone and Tablet Data Recovery, Santa Clara, California, August 2018.

Wins the Flash Memory Summit’s Most Innovative Flash Memory Consumer Application Award, highlighting advancements in flash memory data recovery.

2021
Advanced Capabilities: T2 and M1 Mac Data Recovery
A damaged laptop with a bent screen and detached internal components sits on a red surface. The laptop's back cover is removed, revealing the motherboard and other hardware pieces. A "DriveSavers Data Recovery" logo is visible in the corner.

Successfully recovers data from T2 and M1-powered Macs with embedded SSD storage, demonstrating adaptability to new technologies.

2022
Diagnostic Innovation: X-Ray Technology
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Incorporates X-ray technology for use in data recovery, allowing engineers to diagnose internal drive damage non-invasively and improve recovery outcomes.

2023
Leadership Transition: New Chairman and CEO
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Jay Hagan serves as Chairman, and Alex Hagan is appointed CEO, guiding strategic vision and long-term growth.

2023
Advanced Facilities: Global Expansion
Advanced Facilities: Global Expansion

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.

2025
40 Years of Excellence
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Celebrates four decades of providing trusted and innovative data recovery solutions to customers worldwide.

Looking Ahead: Continuing the Legacy of Excellence
Since 1985, we’ve been committed to providing exceptional and secure service, and we look forward to continuing this legacy.
Thank you for trusting us with your data recovery needs.
Looking Ahead: Continuing the Legacy of Excellence
Since 1985, we’ve been committed to providing exceptional and secure service, and we look forward to continuing this legacy. Thank you for trusting us with your data recovery needs.
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