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# Disaster-Proof Hardware
The ioSafe Defies Fire and Water (CES 2009)

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-01-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iosafe-ces-2009-disaster-proof-hardware-fireproof-waterproof-hard-drive
References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/01/iosafe_solo_flo.php) & [iosafe](http://www.iosafe.com/)

ioSafe has a great system to protect your hard drive’s data. They demonstrated the efficacy of their product at the 2009 CES Show in Las Vegas by throwing an [ioSafe hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-speed-gd10) into a swimming pool, heating it with a torch and then running data from it. Another great part of the ioSafe is their insurance. If, for some reason, your [hard drive suffers a disaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4) and doesn’t function afterwards, ioSafe will spend up to $1,000 to [recover your data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-recovery) for you.

I’m officially impressed.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Disaster-proof Hardware:** Opportunity for innovative hardware solutions that can withstand extreme weather conditions and protect valuable data.
- **Data Recovery Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of data recovery services that offer insurance and guarantees for data retrieval in case of hardware failure or disaster.
- **Rugged Technology:** Emerging trend of developing rugged and durable technology products that can endure harsh environments and provide reliable performance.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Hardware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for hardware manufacturers to create disaster-proof solutions that appeal to consumers and businesses seeking data protection.
- **Data Storage and Backup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the data storage and backup industry to develop more robust and reliable solutions for safeguarding data against disasters.
- **Technology Insurance:** Emerging industry of technology insurance that covers data recovery expenses and provides peace of mind to consumers and businesses.

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