
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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Best cloud file sharing services
Best Cloud file sharing is ideal for companies embracing a hybrid workforce – we find the best business solutions that could be your next collaboration partner
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Best network monitoring tools
Best We feature the best network monitoring tools, to make it simpler and easier to manage all aspects of remote monitoring of your IT infrastructure
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Best business backup software
Best Businesses that don’t protect their data are playing with fire - we find the best backup solutions that could stop you from getting burnt
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Qnap TBS-h574TX review: A desktop NAS dynamo ideal for video editors
Reviews A well-designed desktop NAS with fast Thunderbolt 4 ports and an interesting SSD storage proposal
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Sophos Firewall Virtual review: Affordable network protection for those that like it virtualized
Reviews Extreme network security that's cheaper than a hardware appliance and just as easy to deploy
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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 review: An affordable liquid-cooled rack server with a massive core count
Reviews The DL325 Gen11 and its innovative cooling design puts big EPYC processing densities in small rack spaces
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Qnap TS-h3077AFU review: An expandable all-flash array with a price that's right for SMBs
Reviews With a 2U 30-bay all-flash array, powerful hardware specification, high memory capacity, and plenty of room for further expansion, the TS-h3077AFU is in a league of its own
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Ugreen NASync DXP6800 Pro review: An affordable NAS alternative to Qnap and Synology
Reviews A great value desktop NAS with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports but software development has a way to go
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HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 review: A smart liquid-cooled rack server for budget-conscious enterprises
Reviews The DL560 has a unique closed-loop liquid cooling system capable of handling a diverse range of heavy-duty workloads
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Broadberry CyberServe Ryzen RY1-104 review: A core-heavy Ryzen rack server at an entry-level price
Reviews Broadberry presents a very affordable and more powerful entry-level alternative to Xeon E rack servers
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Qnap TS-h1677AXU-RP review: Fast Ryzen-powered storage for SMBs
Reviews A versatile and powerful rack NAS with excellent 25GbE performance and plenty of data protection features
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Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 V2 review: Lenovo ditches the frills to provide serious firepower to those tight on space
Reviews The SE350 V2 is a slim-line chassis that sports a more powerful D-2700 CPU and faster 3,200MHz TruDDR4 memory
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Dell CloudIQ review: No-cost classy cloud monitoring for Dell systems
Reviews CloudIQ keeps your entire Dell infrastructure healthy with smart monitoring, cybersecurity, and predictive analytics
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HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen11 review: A graphically great server
Reviews This powerful 2U rack server combines a high GPU density with classic ProLiant build quality
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Lenovo ThinkEdge SE360 V2 review: The littlest edge server
Reviews A versatile and NVMe-dense edge server that puts big power in tight spaces
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How to choose a UTM device in 2025
In-depth If SMBs want to stay safe, they should switch to all-in-one business protection devices
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Park Place Technologies Entuity review: A great network monitoring contender
Reviews This easily deployed network monitoring software scores highly for its rich set of features and smartly designed web console
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Best business servers
Best Whether you need systems, services, or storage power, we find the server solution that’s best for your business
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HPE GreenLake Compute Ops Management review: Smart cloud-direct management for ProLiant servers
Reviews A natural choice for distributed businesses that want cloud-controlled server lifecycle management
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Qnap TVS-h874T review: The Thunderbolt 4 NAS you need
Reviews This powerful desktop NAS appliance and its high-speed Thunderbolt 4 ports will appeal to video editors
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What to look for in a VoIP system
In-depth Whether your making the transition from analog to digital systems, or your just shopping for an alternative, here's what to look for in a VoIP system
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Fujitsu Server Primergy RX2530 M7 review: A well-designed and affordable rack server
Reviews This 1U rack server delivers plenty of power and high scalability at a great price
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HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 review: A supremely versatile rack server
Reviews An ideal partner for SMBs and enterprises with diverse and demanding workloads
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Sophos Intercept X Advanced review: A huge range of endpoint protection measures for the price
Reviews A superb range of security measures and a well-designed cloud portal make endpoint protection a breeze
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