Data Recovery — Should You Attempt DIY or Call an Expert for the Job?

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You never know when your hard drive can crash, and in the process, you lose sensitive data that is important for your company. You will panic as the downtime will cost your company dear, and you will try to attempt to recover the data on your own. If you are sound in IT skills you can be a success, however, if you are not adept at IT skills, make the smart choice and call in professionals for the task.


3 Reasons not to recover lost data yourself

In a bid to save time and money, it is apparent that you will make the desperate attempt to recover the lost data on your own. Chances are you will damage the situation further. The following are the key reasons why you should not attempt to recover data on your own-

Permanent loss of data – You never know when you can permanently lose data and cause severe damage to your company. Be wise and call in licensed professionals that have experience and skills in the task.

More costs – Yes, in case you damage the situation further, you would need to incur more costs to repair the problem, and there is no guarantee that you will receive your data back.

A loss to the company- If you lose sensitive data and information, this will be a loss to your company, and you might even lose customers. There have been instances where companies have lost loyal customers in the process of making personal attempts to get the lost data themselves.


Reasons to call in experts for your data recovery needs

The following are the top reasons as to why you should call in experts for the need-

Experience – As mentioned above experience matters. Ask them to look into the problem and take the appropriate steps. They will identify loopholes and counsel you accordingly.

Skills - These professionals have the skills that are needed for data recovery and so big or small- no project is hard for them. They focus on data recovery, and this is why they can be relied upon when it comes to getting data recovery services for emergencies and your general needs.

Licensed – They have licensed professionals, and so you know your systems are in safe hands.

Privacy – It is crucial for you to retain the confidentiality and the privacy of your company while professionals are working on data recovery services. You will have peace of mind as company data, and vital information will never leak out

Safety – You need professionals that will work safely and ensure you get the best for your individual needs. They will guide and counsel you on the measures that you must take for data recovery services. They will submit reports and help you resolve concerns and problems as well.

Ask for price quotes and compare prices
Data recovery Philadelphia experts say you should shortlist the names of the data recovery services in your area and compare their services along with price quotes. Some companies give you free estimates, and with them, you can get a general idea about the nature of the services they provide if there are cases of data recovery of lost or corrupt data in your company.

Check the after - service support
After service support is an important criterion that you should check on when you are going in for data recovery services. This support might cost you money, but at the same time, it will help you get the peace of mind when you need to call these professionals again for data recovery immediately after their primary service.

Call professionals and speak to them
Check the attitude and the friendliness of the professionals that are making data recovery for you. Ask them questions and see how they respond to your queries. They should be patient and have the enthusiasm to answer all your queries and concerns successfully.

Bank on reputed professionals only
Credibility has a value and so ensure that the experts you call for data recovery have integrity and goodwill in the market. You must research well and check proven track records so that you can be reassured when they step in to manage your data recovery needs. Read customer testimonials and check on what their ratings are. Read honest reviews and always speak to the professionals for any clarifications you might have.

Therefore, from the above, it is evident that you should always call in professionals over trying to recover lost data on your own from the hard drive. Once you have managed to rely on a good data recovery company, you can save their number and call them over every time you need help when your drive crashes, and you have lost your data!

Author Bio:
Sujain Thomas is a data recovery manager with https://americantechpros.com/, and she says take time and research well when you are looking for competent data recovery professionals for your company needs.

SAGC Speech During Signing Ceremony: Donation of E-Trikes For Marawi City

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Below is the speech of Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi during the signing ceremony of the donation of E-Trikes for Marawi City in Mindanao:

"Task Force Bangon Marawi Chairman and concurrent HUDCC Chief Eduardo Del Rosario, Partners and friends, good morning.

Welcome to the ceremonial signing for the donation of E-Trikes for Marawi city. Today’s event is a significant step in our persistent efforts to rebuild Marawi.

Under president Rodrigo R. Duterte’s directive not just to rebuild, but to rebuild better, the department of energy is among the many government agencies working very hard with Task Force Bangon Marawi for this tremendous cause.

Providing our brothers and sisters in Marawi with E-Trikes is not only about providing them with an energy-efficient mode of transporation. These E-Trikes also represent a means to support their livelihood and jumpstart increased economic activity in the area.

To further enhance the benefits of these E-Trikes, the doe, together with our stakeholders in Mindanao, is expediting the establishment of charging stations to maintain and increase the durability of these energy efficient vehicles.

I commend the Task Force Bangon Marawi, our colleagues in the government, members of the energy family, as well as our electric cooperatives, particuarly Lasureco, in all your efforts to ensure the speedy re-energization of the city.

Our dear partners for change, we assure you that we will not rest until Marawi returns to the beautiful and culturally rich city it truly is. Maraming salamat po at magandang umaga po uli sa ating lahat."

Sec. Alfonso G. Cusi
DOE Media Center
12 January 2018

DOE Donates 200 E-Trikes to Marawi

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E-TRIKES for MARAWI: Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi driving an energy efficient Electric Tricycle, one of the 200 E-Trikes donated by the DOE to Marawi through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today Friday at the Energy Center in BGC, Taguig City.

The Department of Energy (DOE) donated 200 units of energy efficient electric tricycles to the local government units (LGUs) of Marawi as part of its efforts to help rebuild the city.

The donation was made through Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the turnover of the E-Trikes.

The MOU between Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and TFBM Chairperson and HUDCC Secretary Eduardo D. Del Rosario was signed today, Friday, January 12 at the DOE Headquarters witnessed by local government unit (LGU) of Marawi and other DOE officials.



The vehicles are expected to help those affected by the siege for their livelihood and daily movement from point to point.

The E-Trikes donation comes as Marawi City is undergoing rebuilding after the end of a five-month take-over by terrorists that resulted to more than P17 billion in property damage and opportunities lost.

“Under President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s directive to rebuild, the DOE is among the many government agencies working very hard with Task Force Bangon Marawi for this tremendous cause,” said Cusi.



According to Cusi, the rehabilitation for Marawi aims to develop sustainable and equitable resettlement areas for the affected population of the siege.

Cusi said, “More than having an energy-efficient mode of transportation, the DOE E-Trikes for Marawi will provide livelihood to its beneficiaries and jumpstart economic activities in the area.”

The DOE E-Trikes are alternative transportations that are safe, comfortable with relatively reduced noise and environment-friendly compared to other common tricycles.

Local commuters can use the E-Trikes for their daily trips to and from relocation sites, schools, health centers, markets, places of worship and other destinations.

The E-Trikes can be charged at home through common electrical outlets.

The DOE, with the help of the stakeholders in Marawi/Mindanao, is also expediting the establishment of charging stations to maintain and increase durability of these energy efficient vehicles.

Cusi assured that “the DOE will continue to uphold its mandate in providing secure, reliable and sustainable energy to spur sustained growth with inclusivity.”

The signing ceremony was attended by the DOE family and representatives from the TFBM, National Economic Development Authority, LGU of Marawi led by City Mayor Majul Gandamra, Officials of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Asian Development Bank, and members of the media.

The DOE is the implementing agency of the Market Transformation through the Introduction of Energy-Efficient Electric Vehicles Project otherwise known as the Electric Vehicle Project and is in the process of deploying the same.

TFBM, which was established under Administrative Order (AO) No. 3 issued by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on June 28, 2017, is a group of different government agencies tasked to facilitate the rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction of Marawi City.

The mandate of the Task Force is to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery program based on a post-conflict needs assessment.