Why “data recovery near me” is not the best way to go

Take, for example, the possibility that you or someone you love is experiencing a severe medical emergency. You should remember that choosing the most conveniently located hospital is not always ideal when one’s health and the quality of care one receives are the only considerations.

There was no need to rush to the nearest clinic if you had taken the time to research the top doctors in town.

Similar considerations apply to retrieving lost data. To be sure, Google will return “data recovery near me” results that are convenient but not always the best.

Knowing that choosing the most convenient option for data recovery is a risk you incur every time.

Thus Investing the time to research reliable providers is usually a good idea.

The reason you still trust “data recovery near me” over the best data recovery services could be a handful.

Here’s us listing them out:

You mistake virtual for physical

While Google might show you that a data recovery company is located in a specific city- nearby or far- the truth often looks different. 

When it comes to technical errands such as data recovery – what is advertised as physical labs in a particular city or several cities is just a virtual office that ships or mails their products and services across the mentioned cities. 

Businesses might save money if they use a virtual office to run their business instead of renting a physical space. The cargo or mail you are waiting for is on its way to where the company says its data recovery office is, but it is still a long way away.

It’s natural to feel more comfortable giving your data to a local company. Or being wary of the most reputable data recovery services because they seem far away.

In reality, though, both ways cost the same amount of time and money to communicate with a faraway place.

You underestimate shipping companies

We often underestimate the efficiency of shipping companies like FedEx and UPS, distrusting our data being in the hands of a 3rd party.

But here’s something that might help build trust: when factoring in services being on time and delivered by the end of the day or within one extra day. UPS fares at a stellar 99.3%, FedEx has an equally impressive success rate of 97%, and USPS at 98.5%.

Moreover, renowned shipping companies like FedEx, UPS, or USPS rarely lose packages and are usually highly reliable.

They provide a tracking number so that you can track your package throughout the shipping process. If you do not wish to have your box left unguarded near the door when you are not home. They provide the option of signature confirmation to heighten security and address your legitimacy concerns.

Choose the best data recovery company instead of the ones near you, and let reputable shipping companies handle the rest for you. 

You overthink the risk of physical damage

Hard drives can be mentioned when discussing the dangers of physical damage, and the promise of drop-proof packing can be offered as a countermeasure.

Over the past few decades, shipping accidents resulting in damaged goods are becoming increasingly uncommon thanks to vast advancements in packaging. A reliable shipping firm is an excellent option for those who store sensitive information on hard drives.

You may rest easy knowing that your solid-state drive (SSD) or memory card (SD, microSD, CF, CF Express) will survive a fall. SSDs and memory cards, in contrast to hard drives, contain no moving components. Significantly reducing the likelihood that your data may be corrupted.

Your worries regarding the safety of your data while it travels via the mail are natural. But modern technology ensures that it will remain unharmed at any point.

You are unaware of the current trend

Out of roughly 20 hard drives and five memory cards we receive from our clients each day at Platinum Data Recovery, nearly 15 are scheduled to be mailed in upon request. 

With the rise in virtual offices and the increase in requests for mailed data recovery services. It’s time to bid adieu to the age-old concept of walking to the nearest data recovery physical office solely to vouch for legitimacy. 

Conclusion

Data recovery services can recover information lost on damaged or non-working hard drives (and other media).

Similarly, complicated storage systems, such as RAID arrays, are not beyond the realm of data recovery. Engineers specializing in data recovery are well-versed in working with a wide variety of storage media and file systems. They employ cutting-edge data recovery methods and procedures to guarantee the best possible recovery rates.

Data destruction services are also available at comparable laboratories to guarantee that your private information has been irretrievably erased and is no longer recoverable.

To find data recovery or data deletion services, “near me” is not the best option. Now more than ever, the proximity of a company is less important than its quality.

Jasmin Kahriman
About author:

IT professional with more than ten years of experience and 20 technical certifications. He has provided over 50 training courses, developed over 10 training programs, and authored four books. With his extensive knowledge and dedication to sharing it with others, Jasmin is a highly respected figure in the tech industry.

David Green
About reviewer:

Engineer with a passion for solving complex problems and keeping up with the latest technology trends. With years of experience in the industry, he has become an expert in data recovery, using state-of-the-art tools and techniques to recover data from damaged or corrupted devices.