About TazWorks
A MeridianLink Company
20 Years of Industry-Leading Background Screening Solutions
The Story of TazWorks
TazWorks is the largest independent technology platform provider for Consumer Reporting Agencies. We were founded in 2002 by Barton Taylor and Scott Kimball with a vision to provide a robust independent platform for CRAs and background screening professionals to grow their business and automate the process of running background checks.
TazWorks Software is a powerful suite of screening applications that run on TazCloud™, a state-of-the-art cloud-based technology infrastructure that is scalable, sure and efficient. TazWorks is an industry leader with the most innovative background screening solutions in the industry.
TazWorks Founded
TazWorks founded by Barton Taylor and Scott Kimball
2002Launched Instascreen 1.0
TazWorks launches the first version of Instascreen (now called TazWorks Software)
2003Founding Member of NAPBS (PBSA)
TazWorks becomes a founding member of the National Association of Professional Broadcasters (now known as Professional Background Screeners Association)
Visit PBSA 2003One Million Searches
TazWorks achieves 1 million searches through Instascreen.
2005Instascreen 2.0
TazWorks launches the second major release of its industry-leading background screening software.
2006Migration to the Cloud
TazWorks migrates its entire data center to a powerful and scalable cloud-based infrastructure.
Read More 2016TazCloud & Integrations
TazWorks renames its infrastructure of software, integrations and business intelligence tools to TazCloud™
Read More 2019TazWorks Acquired by MeridianLink
TazWorks acquired by MeridianLink — a platform company serving consumer reporting agencies and financial institutions.
Read More 2021
