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.
Latest articles by Dave Mitchell
IDrive RemotePC Team (2023) review: Affordable cloud-hosted remote support
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Secure cloud-hosted remote support that's easy to use, rich in features and exceptional value for SMBs
Why and how should I switch my business to virtual servers?
By Dave Mitchell last updated
In-depth With servers increasingly sold as a service, rather than a piece of on-site hardware, is it time to shift?
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 V2 review: Server power for tight spaces
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews This affordable and expandable small business rack server packs a big punch in the storage department
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 review: A powerful low profile rack server
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews HPE's ProLiant DL360 Gen11 has the muscle to handle a wide range of demanding workloads
WatchGuard Firebox T45-W-PoE review: Enterprise-class gateway security measures at an affordable price
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Delivers joined-up wired and Wi-Fi 6 network security plus classy cloud management at a fair price
Sophos XGS 126w review: Easy deployment and deep security features
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Only Wi-Fi 5 services, but it delivers Xstream power, lots of security measures, and great remote management
Zyxel ZyWALL ATP500 review: Tough and affordable gateway security
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Zyxel delivers tough gateway security and advanced threat protection at a very appealing price
Firewalla Gold review: An impressive range of network security measures
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Simple to deploy and manage, Firewalla Gold delivers valuable threat protection for small networks
Qnap TS-855eU-RP review: Ideal for space-poor SMBs
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews This short-depth rack NAS provides big storage in a small space and delivers strong performance
Configuring servers: Four steps to a successful setup
By Dave Mitchell last updated
In-depth Bear these essential points in mind when building or upgrading your infrastructure
Synology RackStation RS2423RP+ review: Speedy rack-dense storage
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A good value rack NAS with a high storage capacity, a fine performance and great data protection features
Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2 review: A big entry-level server at a small price
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A powerful and expandable tower server that's an affordable option for SMBs
Backup Everything Cloud Backup Plus review: A good data protection choice for small businesses
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Lacks documentation, but this hybrid backup solution is great for small businesses that want to keep a firm grip on costs
Biamp Parlé VBC 2500 review: Can't be beaten for presentation quality
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A big meeting room VC solution with top video quality, stunning audio output, and a smart setup process
IDrive Business (2023) review: Client deployment doesn't get any easier
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A top choice for SMBs and remote workers that's big on value, features, and platform support
TP-Link Omada EAP690E HD review: All a business needs to satisfy high-density wireless network plans
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Great performance and slick cloud management make this Wi-Fi 6E AP perfect for high-density networks
Acronis Cyber Protect 23 Advanced review: An attractive alternative
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Acronis delivers a one-stop shop for cloud-managed hybrid backup and endpoint malware protection
Dell PowerEdge R660xs review: Rack dense power at an attractive price
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews This affordable 1U Xeon Scalable rack server delivers plenty of power to air-cooled server rooms
WatchGuard Firebox M5800 review: Affordable enterprise network security
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Ideal for large distributed businesses that want the toughest network security at a palatable price
Barracuda Backup Vx review: Hybrid backup really doesn't get any easier
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Virtually perfect hybrid backup that's simple to deploy, easy to manage, and affordable for SMBs
Xerox D70n Scanner review: A high-volume networked desktop scanner at an affordable price
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A furiously fast networked desktop scanner with great paper handling and smart scan management tools
Canon imageFormula RS40 reviews: An interesting, yet limited, desktop scanner
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews This versatile scanner will appeal to home workers with lots of photos that need digitizing and enhancing
Epson WorkForce DS-870 review: Top output quality and solid scan management apps
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews There's no integral network support, but this fast and accurate scanner is ideal for high-volume scan jobs
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