Tape data recovery services

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Tape storage services

As data recovery experts, it's our job to know how to restore, migrate, and catalog data from any tape type or format. Here are some ways our team can help your business:

Tape restoration and auditing

Following strict security protocols, our certified engineers can restore any type of tape media, safely recovering sensitive data. And our tape audit service will let you know whether your data is readily accessible, providing insight into what has been kept beyond the retention period.

Data migration on and off-site

Choose any tape format or backup system for our experts to migrate your data. Our data migration and data copying services can be requested to be done on-site or off-site.

Data copying and cataloging

Archiving tape data may seem like a tough job, especially if it's been around for a while. Let us organize your legacy information and make it easier to manage.

100+ locations near you

With over 100 locations across North America, our data recovery experts are near and ready to help. Contact us or submit a case today to learn more about how we can help you recover your data.

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Secure recovery

Annual SSAE 16 Type III SOC and internal HIPAA compliance audits to assure complete confidentiality with a wide range of security & confidentiality standards.

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Leading experts top ranked

Top ranked and recognized by numerous organizations and publications for our outstanding accomplishments and stringent dedication to quality services.

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Types of tape storage

Here are the more common types of tape data storage that our experts can restore data from.

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How tape data recovery works

Our proven 5-step process ensures secure and successful tape data recovery.

Free evaluation

Start your case, contact us, ship the device, or bring it to a drop-off location.

Recovery

Our certified engineers in our ISO-certified lab start the recovery.

Review results

See the list of files recovered in our secure portal.

Payment

Only pay if you approve the recovered data.

Receive data back

Get your data back via secure download or shipped on a new drive.

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Certified secure protocols to recover tape data

In order to satisfy the stringent security requirements set by the corporate customers and government agencies we serve, SalvageData also undergoes annual company-wide SOC 2 Type II audits.

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Certified experts

Get your data recovered in a ISO-certified laboratory and highly-rated professionals with years of experience in secure data recovery.

No data, no charge

It's simple: on the unlikely chance that the data is unrecoverable, there's no charge for our data recovery attempt.

Free diagnostic

Get an expert evaluation to find out exactly what's the issue is with your device and determine the complexity of the recovery.

Fast recovery

We offer a range of turnaround times that you can choose from so you can get your data recovered as fast as you need it.

24/7 emergency services

Count on our 24/7 emergency data recovery options. Call now to speak with a data recovery advisor and get your data recovered ASAP.

Based on the size of data restored from your tape data storage, we can send it to a new external media, or send it via download. Data download limitations are 50 GB for economy service, 100 GB for expedited, and 500 GB for an emergency.

To assure our customers' data is as secure as possible, we utilize SSAE 16 SOC3 TYPE III certification coupled with a strict chain-of-command protocol. This way your data is kept safe and well-protected.

Yes. Before proceeding with any payments, you will be provided with a list of the data we were able to retrieve for review and approval.

1. Submit a case providing detailed info on your tape storage and structure
2. Get a free in-depth assessment and quote
3. Approve the scope of recovered data
4. Receive your data

Yes. Whenever our engineers need to physically open the media during recovery, we employ our certified ISO-5 cleanroom.

With more than a decade of experience, SalvageData can boast over 90% successful recovery rate on tape storage media.

In case your tape storage is found to be unrestorable, you will be given the choice to either safely dispose of the device, or have it returned by mail. The cost of return shipping is at the customer's expense.