Blog — Data Recovery and Cybersecurity

PMR Hard Drives

Since 2006, hard drives have used a technology called PMR (Perpendicular Magnetic Recording) for data recording.

Hard Drives Exceeding 60TB with HAMR Technology

In March 2012, Seagate was the first manufacturer to successfully store more than 1Tb per square inch using HAMR technology.

Hitachi and the 4TB Hard Drive

As announced some time ago, Hitachi has released a 4TB hard drive.

SOS Data Recovery Expands its Partner Network Throughout Switzerland

Over 200 partners throughout Switzerland!

From 40 partners in 2009 to over 200 in 2011, this clearly demonstrates the ever-increasing popularity of SOS Data Recovery, a data recovery service offered by Tesweb sa. Furthermore, with now more than 50 partners in German-speaking Switzerland, the company is developing on a national scale.

Cybercrime

As we mentioned in a previous note, SOS Data Recovery has launched a new service called "forensic computer," focused on finding evidence on computer equipment.

It is in this context that we followed with interest a study that ranked different European cities according to their vulnerability to cybercrime.

SOS Data Recovery Mobile Application

A brand new, free SOS Data Recovery mobile application is now available on the Android Market Store.

Developed by SOS Data Recovery to meet the demands of modern society, this mobile application has many features.

Hard Drives Only 7mm Thick

Hard drive manufacturer Hitachi recently announced a new range of hard drives intended primarily for laptops.

The specificity of these hard drives lies in their size, since they will measure only 7 millimeters thick. Available in 3 capacities - 250 GB, 320 GB and 500 GB - these hard drives all operate at 7200 rpm, have a S-ATA 6 Gbps interface and have a reduced consumption: 1.8 watts in read/write and 0.8 watts in standby.

SSD Hard Drive Price Drop in the United States

Whether a consequence of the floods that affected "classic" hard drive manufacturers in 2011 or a favorable economic situation, the price of SSD hard drives seems to be decreasing endlessly in the United States.

Highly Specific SD Cards

Transcend has just announced the creation of very special SD memory cards. Named Copy Protection SD and micro SD, these new generation memory cards are equipped with a data protection system.

Software Failure? Hardware Failure?

One day, your hard drive stops working.

Not being a computer scientist by trade, you rush to said computer expert to find out what's happening to your hard drive. They examine the precious storage of your years of photography, music, documents, and other photos. The verdict is final: your hard drive has failed.

It is then that you turn to a data recovery company - such as SOS Data Recovery - which informs you of the two possible types of failure: software or hardware.

Not having become a computer scientist in the meantime, you remain silent, not knowing what it's all about.

Intel Enters the SSD Market

International manufacturer Intel finally unveils its first PCI-Express SSD, the SSD 910. Announced in 400 and 800 GB versions, which actually hide 448 GB and 896 GB of MLC-HET Flash - announced as more durable than classic MLC - this SSD hard drive uses a PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface.

Hard Drive Crisis, Episode Two

Following the floods in Thailand in 2011, global hard drive production was severely disrupted due to the presence of numerous hard drive manufacturer factories - such as Seagate or Western Digital - in the affected areas.

Computers Deprived of Hard Drives

As a result of the floods that struck Thailand in 2011, the hard drive reserves of many computer manufacturers were depleted in the last quarter of 2011. Thus, at the beginning of 2012, many computer manufacturers no longer had enough storage devices to meet demand.

SanDisk Unveils New SSD Drives

Manufacturer SanDisk, a global leader in flash memory cards, has announced the release of two new SSD hard drive models: the Extreme and the x100.

Security of New Technologies: A Conundrum for Businesses

With the widespread adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile computing devices that allow users to be reached, consult, and respond to emails virtually anywhere, companies are increasingly facing security problems.