In addition to price, there are other features to take into account when trying to find the right data recovery service:

Turnaround Time- the time it takes to have your data retrieved for you is an important consideration- sometimes this is more important than the cost for the project. Virtually all data recovery companies will offer expedited turnaround in addition to their standard turnaround times. Some even offer economy data recovery, saving you money for those projects that are not urgent. Naturally, the quicker you want the data recovered, the higher the cost will be.

Security- if the data you need to be recovered is of a confidential or proprietary nature, you need to make sure it is protected during the recovery process. There are different levels of security that you can get, and some data recovery companies accommodate this better than others; many will have their engineers sign confidentiality agreements and have the data recovery performed in secure rooms. The most secure version of data recovery is to have engineers actually travel to your site to perform the work under your supervision. Naturally, the more secure the work required, the higher the cost will be.

Delivery Services- if time if of the absolute essence in getting your data back, make sure you find out the delivery process for getting your data back. Confirm the format and media that your data will be saved to, and make sure overnight delivery is available. Some data recovery services will upload your data to a secure server, where you can download it immediately after completion.

Status Tracking- especially for high-priority data recovery projects, knowing and tracking the status of the project can be very helpful. Some data recovery companies provide real-time tracking so that you can check the status online; others will be in contact with you via phone or email. The better companies will be prompt and will provide written documentation for all work involved.

Guarantee- it's important to separate marketing from reality when evaluating various data recovery companies. Pay attention to what is actually guaranteed; some data