| Finding a Reliable Data Recovery Company |
Data loss situations usually require the intervention of a professional data recovery company to restore lost data. But what factors should we consider when choosing the most suitable company for our requirements? The answer to this query has been discussed in detail below.
What are the Ways?
How does one find out about data recovery companies at all? We know that they are there, but we need to get in touch with them, and make a survey of several companies before we decide which one would suit our purpose, location and budget best. Here are some ways of tracking down data recovery companies.
If you have a friend/ colleague/ business partner or know another company that had suffered a similar mishap, you may ask for their recommendation. Please do not go by the recommendation of someone who is unsure about what exactly happened, or someone who does not have first hand experience. If you are a home user or SME owner, do not go by the words of your friendly neighbour or geek nephew, this can sum up to a potential loss.
The next best choice is internet directories. You will notice that there are several data recovery company directories available on the net, and there are technology departments of reputed universities that mention certain recovery companies such as Kroll Ontrack and Fields Data Recovery. This is safer than a throw in the dark as it is not easy to get enlisted in a directory or mentioned by an academic body.
You could do a general search on the net if you know what you are looking for. Better still, you can ask someone more techno-savvy to do this for you. But you must go through the results yourself before zeroing in on a choice.
You could back up your search by referring to the Yellow Pages or newspaper classifieds. Once again, check on the net before you finalise your choice, and go through an appreciable number of companies (at least five).
Which One to Choose and Why
Which search method should you choose, and how would you know that this is the right one for your purpose? Try going over these points to help you decide.
Do you know someone who can be a good and reliable reference point? If the source of reference is not right, the whole plan will fall through. Besides, you must check up on the company itself to see whether the peg fits in, or an extra rosy picture has been painted for you. In other words, trust a reliable source only, and then trust your own sense of judgement.
There are several directories available on the net. You can go through at least three of them, and note the top ten companies. When you compare the list, you will probably notice that several names recur as common for all lists. These are the companies you can shortlist and contact before you take your pick.
Are you comfortable enough to search thoroughly on the net? Finding the right company does not mean a simple search on a popular engine. You need to look up the company properly. If you are not sure about this, ask a friend.
If you own a company, make sure your IT department does its job properly while searching and there is no personal bias.
The same set of rules applies while searching through ads. You have to double check on the company as well.
Preparing Your Checklist
How to choose the best company? Consider this checklist.
How long has the company been around? Do not trust inexperience.
What is their rate of success?
How good is their infrastructure? A Class 100 clean room is the minimum requirement.
What are their terms and conditions?
Do they guarantee recovery? Do they have a ‘no recovery, no charge’ policy?
How good is their customer service policy guideline?
Do they have prestigious clients who will readily vouch for them?
Are there any hidden costs and fine prints?
Will their treatment nullify your hard drive warranty clauses?
Are they using a non-destructive method of data recovery, i.e. no data will be overwritten or the disk further tampered?
James Walsh is a freelance writer and copy editor. If you are concerned about data loss and would like more information on Data Recovery see http://www.fields-data-recovery.co.uk
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