
Dave Mitchell
Dave is an IT consultant and freelance journalist specialising in hands-on reviews of computer networking products covering all market sectors from small businesses to enterprises. Founder of Binary Testing Ltd – the UK’s premier independent network testing laboratory - Dave has over 45 years of experience in the IT industry. He started his career working on mainframe computers including ICL and Unisys within the pharmaceutical, services and corporate financial sectors and managed one of the largest Unisys mainframe installations in the world.
Since moving into journalism in 1994, Dave has produced many thousands of in-depth business networking product reviews from his lab which have been reproduced globally. Writing for ITPro and its sister title, PC Pro, he covers all areas of business IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, network security, data protection, cloud, infrastructure and services.
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WatchGuard Firebox T45-W-PoE review: Enterprise-class gateway security measures at an affordable priceReviews Delivers joined-up wired and Wi-Fi 6 network security plus classy cloud management at a fair price
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Sophos XGS 126w review: Easy deployment and deep security featuresReviews Only Wi-Fi 5 services, but it delivers Xstream power, lots of security measures, and great remote management
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Zyxel ZyWALL ATP500 review: Tough and affordable gateway securityReviews Zyxel delivers tough gateway security and advanced threat protection at a very appealing price
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Firewalla Gold review: An impressive range of network security measuresReviews Simple to deploy and manage, Firewalla Gold delivers valuable threat protection for small networks
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Qnap TS-855eU-RP review: Ideal for space-poor SMBsReviews This short-depth rack NAS provides big storage in a small space and delivers strong performance
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Configuring servers: Four steps to a successful setupIn-depth Bear these essential points in mind when building or upgrading your infrastructure
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Synology RackStation RS2423RP+ review: Speedy rack-dense storageReviews A good value rack NAS with a high storage capacity, a fine performance and great data protection features
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Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2 review: A big entry-level server at a small priceReviews A powerful and expandable tower server that's an affordable option for SMBs
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Backup Everything Cloud Backup Plus review: A good data protection choice for small businessesReviews Lacks documentation, but this hybrid backup solution is great for small businesses that want to keep a firm grip on costs
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Biamp Parlé VBC 2500 review: Can't be beaten for presentation qualityReviews A big meeting room VC solution with top video quality, stunning audio output, and a smart setup process
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IDrive Business (2023) review: Client deployment doesn't get any easierReviews A top choice for SMBs and remote workers that's big on value, features, and platform support
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TP-Link Omada EAP690E HD review: All a business needs to satisfy high-density wireless network plansReviews Great performance and slick cloud management make this Wi-Fi 6E AP perfect for high-density networks
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Acronis Cyber Protect 23 Advanced review: An attractive alternativeReviews Acronis delivers a one-stop shop for cloud-managed hybrid backup and endpoint malware protection
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Dell PowerEdge R660xs review: Rack dense power at an attractive priceReviews This affordable 1U Xeon Scalable rack server delivers plenty of power to air-cooled server rooms
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WatchGuard Firebox M5800 review: Affordable enterprise network securityReviews Ideal for large distributed businesses that want the toughest network security at a palatable price
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Barracuda Backup Vx review: Hybrid backup really doesn't get any easierReviews Virtually perfect hybrid backup that's simple to deploy, easy to manage, and affordable for SMBs
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Xerox D70n Scanner review: A high-volume networked desktop scanner at an affordable priceReviews A furiously fast networked desktop scanner with great paper handling and smart scan management tools
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Canon imageFormula RS40 reviews: An interesting, yet limited, desktop scannerReviews This versatile scanner will appeal to home workers with lots of photos that need digitizing and enhancing
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Epson WorkForce DS-870 review: Top output quality and solid scan management appsReviews There's no integral network support, but this fast and accurate scanner is ideal for high-volume scan jobs
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Synology DiskStation DS1823xs+ review: A powerful eight-bay NAS at a reasonable priceReviews A high-capacity desktop NAS with great features, superb 10GbE performance, and a keen focus on data security
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Brother ADS-4700W review: A fine choice for small businessesReviews An affordable desktop scanner with good speed, great output quality, and a destination for every occasion
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EnGenius EWS377-FIT review: An easy-to-deploy wireless network with totally free cloud managementReviews Expensive, but wireless deployment couldn't be any easier and this Wi-Fi 6 AP offers good performance
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How businesses can get the most out of a desktop scannerIn-depth It's time to ditch your filing cabinet and go digital, as we introduce you to the world of desktop scanners
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How to choose a 2U rack serverIn-depth Don’t put up with old, energy-chewing, space-hungry servers
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