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.
Visionaries Scott Gaidano and Jay Hagan founded DriveSavers, a privately held company, in 1985 near the dawn of the personal computer. Understanding the value of digital data and the impact of its lossâwhether critical business files or precious family photosâtheir mission was to maximize the chances of a successful data recovery while offering the ultimate customer service experience.
In 1992, SuperMac Technology entrusted DriveSavers to assume technical support and warranty obligations for its mass storage products, marking the beginning of hundreds of successful collaborations with industry leading OEMs and manufacturers.
In 1994, DriveSavers, Inc. merged with Data Recovery/Disk Repair, Inc., retaining the DriveSavers, Inc. name while expanding its service capabilities.
In 1998, DriveSavers started acquiring letters of authorization from major device and computer manufacturers to open storage devices without voiding warranties. Today, all major device manufacturers refer their customers to DriveSavers. Our data recovery services will never void a manufacturerâs warranty.Â
In 1999, DriveSavers Data Recovery was recognized by Apple as a trusted data recovery provider, solidifying the company’s reputation for quality and reliability.
In 2002, DriveSavers engineering teams are split into Mac/Unix and PC Enterprise, improving service quality through focused technical expertise.
DriveSavers opened the Enterprise Lab in 2003 to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated RAID and large-scale complex data recoveries.
DriveSavers is recognized as a Certified Green Business by the County of Marinâs Community Development Agency in 2007 and maintains this certification.
In 2008, DriveSavers invested $2 million to build the largest data recovery Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanrooms, which enhanced our ability to handle more delicate hard drive data recovery operations.
In 2028, DriveSavers achieves SAS 70 Type II certification, affirming rigorous security and operational controls.
In 2008, DriveSavers Pioneered iPhone data recovery services, becoming the first to successfully recover data from Appleâs groundbreaking smartphone.
In 2009, we launched the DriveSaverÂź App to educate users about hard drive data storage technology, best practices for protecting data, and data recovery solutions. Moving forward, the app now includes new technologies, including SSDs, smartphones, and a RAID calculator.
In 2010, DriveSavers broadened its capabilities to include cutting-edge SSD data recovery techniques as solid-state drive usage expands globally.
2010 DriveSavers 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.
In 2013, Scott Moyer took the helm as President after Co-founder and President Scott Gaidano passed away, ensuring leadership continuity and honoring Mr. Gaidanoâs legacy.
In 2014, we successfully recover data from next-generation storage media (e.g., helium-filled hard drives), demonstrating an ongoing commitment to handling the most advanced technologies.
In 2014, DriveSavers received the Storage Visions Visionary Company Award, acknowledging our outstanding data recovery services.
In 2018, DriveSavers is awarded the Flash Memory Summitâs Most Innovative Flash Memory Consumer Application Award, highlighting our advancements in flash memory data recovery.
In 2021, we successfully recovered data from T2 and M1-powered Macs with embedded SSD storage, demonstrating our adaptability to new technologies.
In 2022, X-ray technology is incorporated into data recovery, allowing engineers to diagnose internal drive damage noninvasively and improve recovery outcomes.
In 2023, Jay Hagan steps down as CEO to serve as Chairman, and Alex Hagan is appointed CEO, guiding the strategic vision and long-term growth.
In 2023, we 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 delivers the same top-tier data recovery services that our customers have trusted since 1985.
2025 celebrates four decades of providing trusted and innovative data recovery solutions to customers worldwide.
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