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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.

Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and we will earn a commission, at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase any of these products.
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 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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Tecleo Data Recovery was able to help me recover my data after I learned that my hard drive disc failed. There is no worse feeling than to find that your computer does not want to switch on..... first thoughts are that you have lost all your data! What a nightmare! I came across Tecleo Data Recovery on the web and with their accurate directions it was easy to find them. I am so grateful to Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab who recovered my hard work, documents, photo's and very important data. I would like to thank their technicians for their excellent fast service. I am definitively saving Tecleo Data Recovery's contact details on my phone should I ever need data recovery done in the future!"
E Matthysen
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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 assistance and service I got from Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab was excellent. They immediately replied to my request for a quotation, and assisted me promptly with the recovery of all my data that I lost. Will highly recommend their services to anyone, and will definitely be using their services in future."
Andre Meyer
- Meyer Productions
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Very reliable, trustworthy and efficient service. Feedback on a daily basis. Highly recommended."
Cas Lausberg
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Very good very quick service, very satisfied with Tecleo! Recovered my data very well."
Geert Van Kempen
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Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab has again recovered me from almost disaster. I have used them before and knew they will be able to help with the recovery of my data from a broken hard drive, these guys can almost recover data from anything you can think of. They assisted me with quick and professional service and really saved the day with their ability to recover and secure my data, thanks TecLeo."
Jaco van der Westhuizen
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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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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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Best data recovery company in town."
Fritz Vermaak

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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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Thanks Martin for restoring my faith in data storage !! Really appreciate the flexibilty Tecleo offers individuals - the anxiety & prospect of losing data as a photographer was a nightmare! Appreciated"
Raouf Abed
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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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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
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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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Thank you. It was a pleasure doing business with you."
Barrie Broos
- Credit Agricole
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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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I am extremely pleased with the TecLeo team and service I received. TecLeo showed a level of professionalism and service that I come across on very rare occasions. Providing reliable information and informed descriptions of the data recovery process. The process from my first call to delivery of rebuilt hard drive was smooth and hassle free. The service was very friendly and very professional. I will not hesitate to call them again and I will gladly work with Martin and the TecLeo team again. A pleasure having them as a support company of Deltech IT."

Celeste Joubert
- Deltech IT
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"Very good service, will always use your company.."
Justin McCallum

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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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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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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 am extremely pleased with the TecLeo team and service I received. Their personal approach was impressive and they were very helpful in every aspect. They retrieved all the data that I was devastated to have lost. Their collection and return delivery service were greatly appreciated. Overall, their service was quick and efficient and very professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them further."
Lynne Malcolm
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Great experience. Efficient and patient with my specific requests. Highly recommended."
Elaine Dougherty (Pixeled Photography)

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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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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 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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It was a pleasure to work with TECLEO. You are a very professional data recovery company!"
Dilip Samji
- CA Computers
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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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My first dealings with Tecleo, excellent service, professional and friendly."
Tinus Joubert
- MMI Holdings
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I would like to thank Tecleo Data Recovery for the excellent service that I received from both their technical and front of house staff. They were very accommodating in formulating a personalized solution for my specific problem, and also keeping me posted on the progress throughout the recovery process. I won't hesitate to refer anyone with a data issue to Tecleo. Thanks!"
CJ van Blerk
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Ek het vandag my hardeskyf van julle ontvang, en wil graag baie dankie sê vir jul uitstekende diens. Nie net is al die data wat ek nodig gehad het beskikbaar nie, julle het ook die hele transaksie in minder as 'n week afgehandel - meer as twee weke vinniger as wat ek gekwoteer is. Boonop was jul kwotasie van meet af tot 3 maal goedkoper as wat ek deur ander maatskappye gekwoteer is.
Ek is baie tevrede, en beplan om julle ten sterkste aan te beveel aan enigeen wat 'n soortgelyke diens benodig."
Leon de Wit
- Nortech International
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Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab have again recovered my data from MSATA hard drive. I have used them before and I knew they will be able to help with the recovery of my data from a broken MSATA hard drive, these guys are professional and their service is very Good and on-time recovery because they did in 45 minutes and off-cause they can recover data from anything you can think off. They assisted me with quick and professional service and really saved the day with their ability to recover and secure my data, THANK YOU TecLeo and keep it up, you are the BEST by far."
Gerald Mathekga
- NERSA
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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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BAIE GOEIE NUUS - Mariana se hardeskyf wat begin Mei gecrash het is uiteindelik recover. Al die fotos is gered! Ons het 8 Mei die hardeskyf ingegee by Intratec in Midrand. Op 15 Julie het hulle ons laat weet dat hulle uiteindelik opgee en dat hulle geen sukses gehad het met die herwinning van die data nie. In al hierdie weke se wag het hulle ons ingelig dat hulle 2 keer moes parte aan die hardeskyf vervang. Ons het Donderdag 16 Julie die hardeskyf by Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in Centurion ingegee. Met die eerste oogopslag het hulle gesê dat Intratec nooit eens die hardeskyf oop gemaak het nie. Die seëls van die hardeskyf van nog heel. Net 1 week later was die job gedoen - suksesvol !! Waar die eerste maatskappy in 10 weke niks kon reg kry nie. Ek beveel met vrymoedigheid Tecleo Data Recovery and Digital Forensics Lab in Centurion aan vir enige Data Herwinning hetsy rekenaar, selfoon, memory kaarte. Hierdie maatskappy weet wat hulle doen."
Chaplain Jaco Vente
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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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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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Julle diens aan my was werklik uitstekend. My herwinde data is gouer aan my terug besorg as wat ek verwag het. Nogmaals vreeslik baie dankie."
Joseph Dicks
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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
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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
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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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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 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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Thank you very much for your speedy response and professional service."
Veronica Sterley
- Supercare Services Group (Pty) Ltd
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Friendly, efficient and an overall awesome company to deal with!"
Kyle Viljoen
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The service of Tec Leo Data Recovery Lab is spectacular!"
Bennie Joubert
- (JSDAAV Internet Solutions CC)
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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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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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Well Done To Henk, Martin And Antoinette, I used their services for the first time, and was really impressed in the service and their turnaround time. There's nothing more daunting than to have lost precious data. Thanks to the team were just another happy smiling customer. Keep up the good work, and will definitely give you more business in the future."
Ishal Haripersad
- KIB College (Pty) Ltd Durban
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Great Service! All my data was recovered. I'm a happy customer"
Peter Parsons
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I am happy to say that ALL my data was recovered. The people at Tecleo Data Recovery were pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and all-round great to work with!"
Mishkah Holdstock
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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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Thanks for all your help and an amazing service, we have been delighted with the results!"
Brian Ballinger
- Tribology Services (PVT) LTD
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"Our client needed a 2TB data drive recovered.Due to the type of failure we could not assist as a computer shop.Tecleo was quick with an estimate with different options from quick to a couple of days. We had a very good experience with these guys
and will definitely use them in future. Professional, fast to respond and friendly staff."

Gerrie Pieterse

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Thank you for excellent service!"
Navi Pillay
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This is the second time I have had the pleasure of using Tecleo Data Recovery. Apart from their friendly and professional service, I was very impressed with the speed at which they were able to carry out the recovery of my data from a crashed external hard drive. Their various recovery solutions allow one to select the one best suited to the urgency of your data recovery situation and are priced accordingly. So if you are like me and land up not being able to access treasured photographs of your children or important documents that you know you kept for that "one day, take my advice and contact Tecleo Data Recovery for a successful data recovery experience."
Jenny Boyd-Davison
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Being an old and satisfied client of Tecleo for a number of years already, it was a no-brainer to task them with the recovery of data for one of my clients, as well as for myself. In current times when good dependable service is hard to come by, it is good to have people like Tecleo who will go the extra mile to recover lost data."
Jan Muller
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The best data recovery specialist around!!! Fast and friendly service. The team at tecleo go out of their way to resolve all issues. They were able to recover all my information on my crashed hard drive server!! Definelty worth every star!"
Rizwan Tayob
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They are very quick and professional, and deliver as promised. I would recommend them for those that need data recovery and someone you can trust."
Ricardo Machado

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Thank you very much. You have given our company EXCELLENT service."
Adele Scholtz
- WBHO Construction (PTY) LTD
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Really great team and impressed by their professionalism...."
Peter Clark
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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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Thanks for the help and the excellent customer service!"
Barry D P Buttress
- Avondale Films
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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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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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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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This was the first time that I required recovery of my stock of e-books that was locked in an external drive. I had lost all hope of recovering it but decided to give Tecleo a try to get my library back and the investment paid off. Tecleo were able to recover my hard drive 100% and they did this in lesser time then they stipulated. I now have my holiday reading material back and its all thanks to Tecleo. Well done Tecleo team."
Roy Naidoo
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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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I would like to thank Tecleo for their excellent responds time, Admin & Technical service. It could not have been better. The end-user was super happy with the results with the recovery and service. Awesome work ladies and gentlemen."
Jaco Hechter
- Divinum ICT
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I would like to thank the team at TecLeo and especially to Corrie for their excellent service, understanding and complete professionalism in dealing with a recovery case that we needed solved, a massive thank you. Well done."
Stephen Perestrello
- Private

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