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The SOS Data Recovery blog covers all topics related to data recovery, cybersecurity and the protection of digital storage media. Our experts share in-depth technical analyses, prevention tips and insights from over 20 years of laboratory experience.

Whether you are an individual looking to protect your photos and documents, or an IT professional managing RAID servers and NAS systems, you will find practical, verified information here. SOS Data Recovery is CyberSafe certified and CyberSafe partner and rated 4.5/5 on Avis Vérifiés (249+ reviews).

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Hard Drives: Samsung Belongs to Seagate

Hard Drives: Samsung Belongs to Seagate

Following the European Commission's approval of the acquisition of Samsung's hard drive division by the giant Seagate in October, the news was officially announced recently. According to the Commission, this acquisition does not create competition problems.

January 19, 2012 Author Stéphane Chapuis Read More
SOS Data Recovery and Computer Forensics

SOS Data Recovery and Computer Forensics

On the trail of illicit manipulations...

In the age of modern technology, SOS Data Recovery is involved in computer forensics, i.e., digital investigation on computer media.

With the evolution of computer technology, the development of new possibilities for using digital information has obviously led to the opening of new possibilities for illicit actions by malicious individuals.

Thus, it has become vital for both companies and judicial services to sometimes have access to the data contained on a computer medium.

December 20, 2011 Author Stéphane Chapuis Read More
Resumption of Hard Drive Motor Production

Resumption of Hard Drive Motor Production

Also affected by the floods in Thailand, the motor manufacturer Nidec, unlike the hard drive manufacturers, has restarted its factories since December 1st.

Nidec, which produces essential hard drive motors with its compatriot Minebea, is unfortunately very established in Thailand. This is a logical location since hard drive manufacturers are also very present in the Asian country.

The floods have consequently affected the entire sector, including manufacturers of the final product (Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, etc.) and manufacturers of fundamental parts such as Nidec and Minebea. Six out of ten factories that were hit by the floods have now restarted, and three others have had their production moved to other factories. However, this does not mean that the factories are running at 100% and no date for a return to normal has been given by Nidec.

December 14, 2011 Author Stéphane Chapuis Read More
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