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
![The EnGenius Wi-Fi 6 hub](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BL2bXXSPZVzoJUTxV29kRQ-320-80.png)
EnGenius ECW336 review: A mighty Wi-Fi 6E package
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews It's expensive, but this tri-band Wi-Fi 6E AP offers top performance and great cloud management services
![The Ionos hidrive user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7pbgjoEYm9bmKFSyTy5Nhn-320-80.jpg)
Ionos HiDrive Pro review: Simple cloud file-sharing
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Best suited to SMBs seeking uncomplicated cloud file sharing and device backup at a fair price
![The ShareFile user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qF8d6bTUEgAW74SW9ttyCW-320-80.jpg)
ShareFile Premium review
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Good value, unlimited cloud capacity and large file support make this a top collaboration choice for SMBs
![The Egnyte file sharing portal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EVgMkhoP4V9AKqfFEVMXDk-320-80.png)
Egnyte Business review: The perfect collaboration partner for SMBs
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A top collaboration service with great access controls, built-in malware protection and versatile app integration
![The Qnap user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yRyc3HYwEgZBXdF6Hsn34B-320-80.png)
Qnap TS-1655 review: A desktop storage leviathan
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Qnap's mighty 16-bay NAS puts more storage on your desk than anyone else
![The Tresorit user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/exYqBqvBN4M3TaRdD5NVQE-320-80.png)
Tresorit Business Standard review: A great choice for SMBs handling sensitive data
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Light on collaboration tools but heavy on encryption, Tresorit is ideal for SMBs seeking secure file sharing
![The Epson Workforce Pro on the IT Pro background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RzhcLCcjBAK6yaRbt4pGKd-320-80.png)
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890DWF review: Ticks all the right boxes for busy workgroups
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Low running costs, a high-duty cycle and an extensive software bundle make this MFP ideal for demanding workgroups
![The Allied Telesis TQm6702 router on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UKbvRw6vs3fpHgZoVaga9k-320-80.png)
Allied Telesis TQm6702 GEN2 review: Built for wireless speed
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A pricey but powerful Wi-Fi 6 AP with great performance and intelligent management software
![The SolarWinds NPM console](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K7o8QuCLZYQDJwN3cSh2AD-320-80.jpg)
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 2022.4 review: Quirky licensing and a remarkable range of troubleshooting tools
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Lots of optional extras to consider, but NPM delivers a big monitoring toolbox in a smart web console
![The Paessler prtg network monitor user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tCKndqzr9pApDbykuMYMyM-320-80.png)
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 22.4 review: Extremely versatile network monitoring
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews With all sensors included in the price, PRTG is a great choice for SMBs that want the big network picture
![The Zyxel XMG1930-30HP](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CcLfRSPMH7LqMpRYrzZnk-320-80.png)
Zyxel XMG1930-30HP review: An extreme versatility wireless network
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Plenty of multi-gigabit ports and high-power PoE services make this affordable switch ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E use
![SolarWinds HCO user interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZADSjKwGWq84MXvKFXBft8-320-80.png)
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability review: The big network picture
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews SolarWinds HCO offers a bumper all-you-can-eat buffet of network monitoring tools
![The Qsan XS3312D NAS device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vTCymD3jm7NXFDKfbtLRy6-320-80.png)
Qsan XCubeSAN XS3312D review: Top SAN speed, super value
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A high-performing and versatile hybrid SAN array at a price that's right for SMBs
![The TP-Link EAP670 router](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aE5DtkEG7Xcc4ev3wLZHnj-320-80.png)
TP-Link Omada EAP670 review: A Wi-Fi 6 solution well suited to high-density environments
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews An affordable business-class Wi-Fi 6 AP offering smart cloud management and good performance
![The Kandao Meeting Pro unit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EKv4fLqeAWdzt7KLsEhztY-320-80.png)
Kandao Meeting Pro review: A highly versatile camera ideal for most meeting scenarios
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A versatile panoramic meeting camera with good image quality and fast speaker tracking
![The Qnap TVS_H874 unit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3TzemfTnN4iaAHweJBKTD-320-80.png)
Qnap TVS-h874 review: Headline-grabbing NAS and IP SAN performance
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews The price is high, but this well-endowed desktop NAS delivers enterprise-class storage features
![The Aruba Instant On device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/44r5AEGwL4SqVt6qwnhJcc-320-80.png)
Aruba Instant On AP25 review: A simple wireless network management choice for SMBs
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews Below-par performance, but Aruba makes network installation and management a very pleasant experience
![The Epos Expand Vision 3T](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQED52TYLxxv3BDJyqxLWF-320-80.png)
Epos Expand Vision 3T review: A worthy collaboration partner for Microsoft Teams Rooms
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews This smartly designed and versatile bar integrates seamlessly with Microsoft's video conferencing platform
![The Avocor Desk 27](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yajC3CPaqwKMvf9vnRkzTY-320-80.png)
Avocor Series One Desk 27 review: Meeting halfway
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A versatile all-in-one Google Meet desktop solution but missing some important features
![The Zyxel WAX630S](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hjPhBfNTre48fTeYCNdRVf-320-80.png)
Zyxel WAX630S review: A feature-rich router
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A business-class Wi-Fi 6 AP with great performance, cloud management and threat prevention measures
![The Meeting Owl 3 unit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ApPeh7TiqhAxEnaWwTacKk-320-80.png)
Owl Labs Meeting Owl 3 review: Unparalleled video conferencing
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews The Meeting Owl 3 and its clever panoramic sound and vision ensures everyone gets a piece of the meeting action
![The Logitech Rally Bar Mini webcam](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UaqYGbyxgMLPYe4EuHCSwf-320-80.png)
Logitech Rally Bar Mini review: Everything SMBs need for professional video meetings
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews A professional solution for medium-sized meeting rooms with great video quality
![The Netgear WAX615](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yYpdnvxpga3hFSYi3YSQuf-320-80.png)
Netgear WAX615 review: Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance for SMBs
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews An affordable AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 AP with great performance, classy cloud management and easy meshing
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