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Finding products and services that work as advertised can be a painful! Below a list of some of the tools of our trade that we have found not just useful and beneficial but also that they deliver as advertised.

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Please do not buy any of these products unless you are of the opion that you need them and that they will be useful and beneficial to you in achieving your goals."

Henk Smit

Mac Data Recovery Software

Backup Software

Windows Data Recovery Software

Password Management Tools

Windows Data Recovery Software

R-Studio Undelete And Data Recovery Software

We have been using R-Studio undelete and data recovery software on a regular basis over a number of years with consistent results to assist us in the recovery of damaged file systems and partitions, formatted drives and deleted files.

R-Studio has the capability to recover files from NTFS, NTFS5, ReFS, FAT12/16/32, exFAT, HFS/HFS+ (Macintosh), Little and Big Endian variants of UFS1/UFS2 (FreeBSD/OpenBSD/NetBSD/Solaris) and Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 FS (Linux) partitions. It can also be used for heavily damaged or unknown file systems recovery via the raw file recovery (scan for known file types) option.

Backup Software

Goodsync Backup and Sync Software

Finding a feature rich, easy to use and affordable synchronization and back-up software program is not as easy as it seems. We have tried a large number of programs over a number of years but settled on Goodsync being the most balanced backup and synchronization program we have used and are currently using.

With GoodSync you can back-up files to your portable drives, mobile devices and to FTP, S3, GDocs, SkyDrive, DAV or another computer. Goodsync can also synchronize files between your computer, mobile devices, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Drive, SkyDrive, WebDAV and Azure. Back-ups and file sync can be run on demand or you can setup a schedule or an action. Goodsync is available for Windows, MAC or can be run directly from any portable device like a USB drive or portable hard drive.

Testimonials

I had previously had my corrupted hard drive at other "experts" who told me the drive was irrecoverable. Tecleo Lab recovered 95% of my precious 15,000 photos which are priceless! Not only did they do it timeously and efficiently, they were some of the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you, Tecleo for giving me back my memories!!!!"
Sharon Hoffman
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A huge thank you to the Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab team for recovering the matric farewell photographs of our 3 princesses (which was part of a charity drive) from a corrupt SD card. You assisted to turn a nightmare back into a fairy tale!"
Jessica van Wyk and Juan Gerber
- MD CJ Consulting Pty (Ltd) and Juan Gerber Photography
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Had a customer with a failed external drive with NO backups - Tecleo took a lot of extra time and effort and in the end were able to recover all of the data. The customer was exceptionally grateful as the data lost had significant value to them."
Patrick Moore
- Office Support Solutions
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I dont know how to thank you enough! you guys really saved my life (and data). Thankyou for giving fast, efficient and above all friendly service to a layman like me! You have my highest recommendations."
Aneldi Grundling
- Student
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I want to thank Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab for their service that they offered me. I was really struggling to find a place that is affordable yet trustworthy with my broken HDD. It was a WD Elements 1TB hard drive. Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab from the beginning was very helpful and could assist me immediately in the friendliest manner. I especially want to thank Martin Smith for the quick response and kind heart. It was an absolute pleasure working with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab and I would suggest their service to anyone that has lost data on any memory device. Thank you very much!"
Bernard De Villiers
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I had a pleasant experience with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab. They were very friendly and could manage to save most of my data from my HDD. They were very efficient in sending the quotes and invoices; always ready to reply to any queries that I had throughout the process. I would suggest that they keep the client updated as to where in the data recovery process they are: eg. started working on the HDD; finished with the HDD. Upon collection of the HDD just a synopsis as to why the HDD may have failed if it was an electro-mechanical failure. Thank you Tecleo for your help!"
Nicole Steyn
Testimonials

When you suffer from data loss, not once, (crashed drive) BUT twice, (portable hard drive housing the recovered data stolen!!) … who could possibly step in and help out?? Big up to the TecLeo team for going above and beyond in ensuring my data is back where it belongs … Yes, data recovery is an expensive business but dealing with a professional, motivated team takes some of the sting out of it – Thanks for your understanding and outstanding service!! – will recommend you again and again."
Duncan Battison
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I own a pharmacy in a small suburb in Chatsworth, Durban. The pharmacy over many years, has gained approximately 13 000 patients profiles and has done over 125 000 scripts. I thought having 2 back-ups and various power surge protectors, nothing could affect me – how wrong I was. In a matter of seconds my life I thought was over, as I lost almost 2 decades of patient & account information in a nano second. It was discovered that a high power surge through my computer had destroyed my hard-drive and both the back-ups. I approached my computer software company and they told me my data was lost forever, every other pharmacy that had this problem had zero success of recovery and if anything was recovered at all, it was useless or corrupted. In approximately 24 hours Tecleo changed that statistic forever. Not only did Tecleo recover 100% of my data, but also none of my files or information was damaged or corrupted. The computer software company was left speechless. The attitude of the two technicians roused displayed confidence & mature professionalism. They calmly assessed the three hard drives sent to them, always updating me, via-mail, so I could make an informed decision about what data must be extracted. Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab expediently recovered the data from my hard-drives and transferred it on to 2 CD’s which was soon safely sent via courier in a convenient wrapping. This experience was unforgettable, as they turned a nightmare into pure utopia & bliss. As a health professional and somewhat of a computer fundi I cannot commend Tecleo anymore but to say, you guys have set a standard that surpasses simple data recovery.
Thank you."
Ds Motley
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My first time recovery with Tecleo. I was hugely impressed by the response and professionalism and the quality of the works done. Got all my "lost" data back after an external HDD refused access from any computer. Thanks to all, very impressed. I can recommend any business with Tecleo, especially if you are in dire straights."
Walter Gygax
- Media Solutions Botswana
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Thanks guys for assisting me with my hard drive. I was really stressed when it crashed. But coming to you guys were my only solution. once again thanks guys."
Niral Gopal
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I just want to thank you for the excellent service that we have received at the time that we needed your assistance. I will in the future use your services again as I know how important data to our users are."
Willem Schmidt
- Access Freight Africa (PTY) Ltd
Testimonials

Na skade aangerig weens oorspanning - verkeerde kragbron ingeprop - kon Tecleo die skyf binne twee dae herstel tot weer in werkende toestand. Waaroor my dogter baie dankbaar is aangesien baie van haar data as gevolg van die fout wat sy gemaak het verlore sou wees sonder die herstel. Baie dankie Tecleo, en Corrie Theron van Tecleo."
Harm Boer
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Fantastic service, going beyond and pushing the boundaries of service to move to that sweet zone, where a company can be called exceptional. If you need data recovery, "You are in good hands here"
Bob Glenister
- Telpro Management (Pty) Ltd.
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Saved my 4 years of university! much appreciated. Good, friendly and welcoming service with great results in my case! thank you."
Harshal Thaker
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I came across TecLeo Data Recovery with a quick internet search and was completely surprised to find that they are one of the most efficient and professional data recovery companies that I have come across. The personal service, courtesy, professionalism and responsiveness is really exceptional. I would recommend TecLeo to anyone that is looking to recover any lost data."
Aadil Hassim
- CISCO Systems
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Down right amazing service. From the start till the end and by end I mean them recovering my SQL DB off a drive that was totally trashed. Friendly helpful staff clear straight forward website no hidden cost. TecLeo Will always be my first choice save myself the hassle in the future of trying to do it myself first. Thank you for the service. outstanding!"
Shane Seagreen
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It was a pleasure to work with Tecleo. Tecleo recovered all my data.I am very satisfied with Tecleo and will always sent all my recovery work to them. Keep on being the best !!!"
Thys Buitendag
- TB Computers
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I have used TechLeo on several occasions and they have always delivered. Prices are reasonable and staff are well equipped. Will more likely use them again when in need of a data recovery."
Richard Johnston
Testimonials

Thank you very much guys, you’re professional and punctual service recovered 100% of my data. I would have been lost without you."
Louis Nel
-Cooperate forensic investigator and Polygraphist
Testimonials

I just want to say Thank You for the fast and efficient service you provided in recovering my data. I know this almost seemed like an impossible job with the memory stick in pieces, but I am so delighted that you managed to pull off a miracle!!! And you certainly are the most cost effective service provider around!"
Gerda Botha
- The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Truly a pleasure working with a company that's dedicated to the craft of data recovery. With crucial data at stake, it’s a daunting task discerning the right place that would be able to do the essential, retrieve as much data as possible. With a 100% recovery, we are very pleased by the more than capable hands we chose."
Riaan Stoman
Testimonials

In a slight panic ,and fearing for the worst ,I took my damaged hard drive to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab. The friendly and professional staff quickly turned my frown into smiles by fixing my hard drive in no time - and with their competitive prices , I managed to also save money! You rock!"
Setshaba Mampe
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After trying various other companies to recover my data with no luck I tried Tecleo and I'm absolutely forever thankful to you! I'm a Wedding Photographer and no price can be put on someone's wedding memories! After my external hard drive fell and various attempts by other companies to recover the data I thought my business will get a bad reputation because of it, but thank God for Tecleo and your professional fast service, they recover 100% of my data and I was able to give the bride her wedding memories after all and also keep my good reputation! I pray that your business will continue to be Blessed!"
Driekie Potgieter
- 3'kie's Photography
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I am a PhD student on a very tight time schedule. Losing my data at a critical time this year by accidentally dropping my external hard drive was traumatic for me. Especially as I hadn't backed up the last few months of detailed data analysis work. But being a student means I am on a tight budget too. Tecleo were able to turn this situation around. They gave me hope and a solution. Martin was full of technical knowledge and so professional to deal with. Henk was brilliant in reviewing the final costs and charging me only for the amount of data recovered. That is a huge concession to a student. It is good old-fashioned customer service like this, that make them stand head and shoulders above other companies. It is this combination of technical expertise, individual tailoring and fair treatment that will keep me a loyal customer of theirs. You get a well-deserved 5 stars from me and keep up the good service!"
Tracey Laban
Testimonials

After dropping my laptop by mistake, I thought I had lost everything in my HDD when it prompt me to format it after I've switched it on. A friend of mine told me about Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab and advised me that I take it to them. They assisted me very quickly in no time and I managed to retrieve all my data back. Thank you very much Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab for your best service."
Kgotso Letele
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Transparent and efficient service. Can honestly recommend Tecleo to those who need their data back. I felt relaxed leaving it in their capable hands on would certainly make use of their expertise again. Many thanks."
Pierre Hamman
-Sezela Group of Companies
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I have done business with Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in the past and was very happy with their service and standards. When my mom's external hard drive bracket broke recently I rushed to them expecting the worse. It was data that would have taken months to recreate and a stressful and untimely problem. They helped me immediately and was willing to help to find the most cost effective way to fix the problem. I can recommend their service 1000 x over! Tecleo Data Recovery Service is a reliable, professional and cost effective... definitely the solution to all your data recovery problems."
Tharina du Preez
Testimonials

My external hard drive crashed and I was not able to retrieve any data. An IT specialist in Port Elizabeth referred me to Tecleo. Martin and his team were able to recover my entire data set. Great communication and great skills, thank you for recovering my data."
Murray Obbes
Testimonials

Quick, efficient and professional. Just what you need when you've lost everything."
Kabelo Kekana
Testimonials

My server's hard drive crashed and Martin at TecLeo was recommended. What service!! Thank you! I highly reconmmend this company for all your data recovery."
Mara Scholtz
- Owner at Fleet Figures
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Absolutley fantastic. My work hard drive failed recently, and these guys were able to get my data back at a good price. I received regular updates which helped keep my stress levels down. Overall, these guys are great, and super friendly. Would recommend any day to any one! Thanks again!"
Richard Bower
- SKF
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Loosing access to our data on our little NAS device was very traumatic, especially because we do a lot of training and outreach work in difficult to reach communities. We rely on the various types of data for preparations and to provide feedback to donors and supporters. We are truly greatful for TecLeo's support and low cost in recovery of the data and providing the full solution to our data needs. We want to really thank TecLeo for their friendly assistance, professional advice and service. May the Lord bless you with the riches of his blessings."
Hannes and Elzaan de Villiers
- Missionaries
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TecLeo gave great service and did a great job! My hard drive accidently got formatted and it seemed like everything was lost forever. But TecLeo did an amazing job! What I have seen from the result of the recovered data everything seems to be there and in good conditions. I really recomend TecLeo!."
Linn Johansson

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Very professional. Did exactly what they said they would at a reasonable price."
Michael Eibl
Testimonials

Tecleo are the best at what they do. They certainly over delivered in my case. All my data was recovered within a period of less than 7 days and I was kept informed of their progress all the way to the end of the recovery process where, to my pleasant surprise, every piece of data had been recovered and the integrity tested. Big ups guys!!! Thanks a stack."
Zenzele Nzama
Testimonials

After I lost my data and tried several data recovery software to no avail, Techleo came to the rescue. Fantastic friendly service. Tecleo went the extra mile to recover my lost data. I would most certainly recommend them. The data recovery rate was extremely fair and everything is explained during the recovery process. Thank you."
Lleroy Botha
Testimonials

The service of Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab is spectacular! I would like to thank your technicians who recently helped me with a hard drive failure. The technical staff is very competent and very responsive! I hold your company in the highest regard as far as customer service goes. I will never hesitate in recommending you to my colleagues and friends. I am so impressed with your company as well as your ability to provide the skills needed to resolve the issue. Your customer service and dedication to your customers is superb!!! So many companies now have poor customer service, it is great to find a company that cares and does the right thing. I realize mine was a single small voice among the many requests you receive for assistance and I truly appreciate the time spent to resolve the problem."
Lindy van Wyk de Vries
Testimonials

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the quick and professional service you have provided in recovering the data on my harddrive. The data I was on the brink of losing is 2 years worth of phD research and if it wasn't for TecLeo I would have lost it and my future would have gone down the drain. Thank you again for your help and securing my future. I will gladly recommend your service should someone I know encounter a similar problem. Please feel free to post my testimonial on your website, I could not see an option to type it myself."
Tshepo Matemane
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I would like to congratulate the Tecleo team for the a Job well done. Almost all the files we need were recovered. Thank you so much for the excellent service. We will definitely refer and use your services in future. Thank you so much."
Anna Maliboho
- The Citizen
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I have a NAS device with 6 drives that is on a network where all our work finally sits. After a years work of Video production (close to 17TB), I replaced the Drives with fresh new drives for the new years worth of work and kept the old drives as back-up to be used whenever we might need those files. The NAS continued to work fine until 2 months later when I put the old set of drives back to access the old data. To my horror, none of the drives where readable anymore - they showed up as having data - just that the NAS could not read it! The NAS could see only the new drives if fitted back but not all my old work. No joy at all was received from the manufacturer in decoding the info to be read by our computers. We realised only too late that the NAS worked like that - once reconfigured, it could not see the old stuff. I am very thankful to come across a company like TECLEO who not only saved the day by decoding and safely transferring all the data onto readable new drives but in such an efficient and cost saving way. They kept us timeously informed of progress and most importantly, kept to the agreed price despite the laboriously long job. I will definitely recommend this company that stands out among the rest because of their principles and not being driven by greed as is so commonplace nowadays."
Suda Sing
- African Lotus Productions
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The reception was prompt and professional. 2. Quotation received the same day. 3. Service request - recovery of data a week earlier than expected. 4. Discount was negotiable and fair. Although still expensive(only complaint) the rest is worth a 5 star rating which left me as a happy customer of Tecleo Data."
Eugene Goosen

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Ek wil net baie dankie sê vir die moeite wat julle gedoen het om my data terug te kry. Dit beteken ontsettend baie vir my. Ek sal julle uitstekende diens aan almal wat dit nodig mag hê, ten sterkste aanbeveel."
Lynnette Swart
-Lynne's Wedding Services
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Just want to take this opportunity to Thank Tecleo Data Recovery with great services they provide to their customers. I have sent my dead drives to them several times with no hope that they will able to recover my DATA back but with commitments and willingness and great attitude and hard time they putting they managed to save my life. I really appreciate their work and looking forward to work with them going forward."
Michael Ndaba
Testimonials

Great experience. Efficient and patient with my specific requests. Highly recommended."
Elaine Dougherty (Pixeled Photography)

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Great service from Tecleo, definitely a company that cares about their customers. Really did their best to ensure that we minimized our downtime. Thanks to Martin and his Team."
- Gus Woolridge
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Excellent service and turn around time. I would recommend them to any one needing data recovered."
Johan Fourie
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My first dealings with Tecleo, excellent service, professional and friendly."
Tinus Joubert
- MMI Holdings
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My Samsung HD crashed due to age and accidental impact. A number of IT companies attempted to recover the data using data recovery software, but were entirely unsuccessful. TecLeo managed to repair the HD and recover 100% of the lost data. I can recommend them for the services they offer."
Johann van Zyl
Testimonials

And again thumbs up to yourself and team for the your expertise. You saved us!"
Pascal Maya
- Aremo LTD
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Thank you all (TEAM) on that side for the great job!"
Whisper Rukanda (PhD)
- Black Forest Technologies
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ALWAYS a pleasure doing business with Tecleo!"
Rianda Bloem
-C.B. Systems
(Computer & Networking Specialists)
Testimonials

Very professional service, with excellent information and responses on status. Met their committed delivery time with completely successful data recovery. Outstanding and exemplary service!"
Michael Olivier
Testimonials

Thank you for my data recovery, great speedy service!"
Ilizma Quinn
- Quinn Attorney
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I highly recommend Tecleo. After trying everything to recover a crashed hard drive, the people at Tecleo came to the rescue and recovered everything. From start to finish they were the best. Professional, sympathetic and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you so much for saving my butt, Tecleo"
Michelle Leslie
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We are very pleased with the service. It was efficient and ahead of schedule. A great deal of our data was recovered of which we are grateful! We will refer them for all data recovery for our clients in the future."
Marcy Meiburg
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Great Service! All my data was recovered. I'm a happy customer"
Peter Parsons
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I lost the first photos of my sons birth date and that was a terrible thing to report to a wife with a 7 day old baby.I took the camera memory card to Tecleo data and they managed to recover all the photos.Thanks guys for saving another mans life.your assistance are greatly appreciated and your services will be revered every time.Thanks for the fast and effective service given."
Johan Nel
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The best data recovery in a very efficient and professional way.Their customer service is of highest regard."
Odirile Pontsho Moloi

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I have to admit, I was very skeptical about Tecleo being able to recover the data of a damaged Bitlocked external hard drive. I am an IT professional and know a few recovery tools of the trade but none worked. Tecleo recovered all of the data in the time frame specified. The service was very friendly and very professional. Great Job guys! I will definitely recommend you as the company of choice when it comes to data recovery. Thanks."
Nic Grobler
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Thank you very much for your quick and efficient data recovery. We do appreciate it!"
Annamine Jonker
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Best data recovery company in town."
Fritz Vermaak

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Tecleo Data Recovery, Thank you so much for your professional service rendered to recover all of my lost data. I cannot thank you enough! My photos that were lost meant the world to me and you guys were the only company who has been able to get that all back for me! I am grateful and again thank you so much for your great service and time put in to recover my data. Definitely worth the money and I will recommend your company to anyone! I want to personally thank Martin and Antoinette for their kind assistance. You guys are awesome!!"
Leanie Basson
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Top Notch Company to deal with. Everything about Tecleo is professional and efficient. No false promises are made, and complete fair policies are in place to protect both parties involved. These are the guys to trust with your Hard drive after hardware failure."
Derrick van Niekerk

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Major disaster averted for my customer who would have lost 9 years worth of videos and photographs of the most important events in their lives. Your service was excellent and your communication back to me equally so. I will be recommending you to others."
Allan Strydom
- Derivico
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To the team at TecLeo, thanks so much for your kind and speedy assistance in recovering my data. I will certainly recommend your services!"
Lucy Visagie
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Graag wil ek julle bedank vir die herwinning van ons kosbare fotos vanaf n SD skyfie. Soos ek aan julle genoem het ek op n wildrit i.d. aand my geheuekaart uitgevee - ons was platgeslaan maar die span van TecLeo het ons weereens nie teleurgestel nie en my eerste kleindogter se fotos was gered!!!
Nogmmaals baie dankie"
Calla Hansen
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I have to say that to you, Martin, Antoinette and the rest of the team, a massive thank you. Your service and communication has been amazing. You guys did exactly what you said you would do and there is nothing more I can ask for. Well done."
Philip Cooper
- IT Centric
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After a lighting incident, I did not expect my data to be recovered 100% but lo and behold Tecleo recovered 100% of my hard drive in about 4 days. Now that's what I call excellent service."
Sebotse Nkhwashu
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Thank you. It was a pleasure doing business with you."
Barrie Broos
- Credit Agricole
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It was a pleasure to work with TECLEO. You are a very professional data recovery company!"
Dilip Samji
- CA Computers

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