Dave Mitchell
HPE MSA 2060 Storage review: Storage tiering for dummies

Server & storage
HPE MSA 2060 Storage review: Storage tiering for dummies
HPE’s affordable Gen6 MSA 2060 array boosts storage performance for SMBs
3 Mar 2021
Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 review: A sound investment for small businesses

Server & storage
Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 review: A sound investment for small businesses
This 1U rack server includes top management features and plenty of upgrade potential
1 Mar 2021
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions

video conferencing
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions
A great video conferencing setup can make a genuine difference to how teams communicate. This is what to look for
26 Feb 2021
HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 review: A storage-centric marvel

Server & storage
HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 review: A storage-centric marvel
Dual CPU sockets provide huge performance potential, while the storage capacity is great for the price
24 Feb 2021
Canon imageFormula DR-S130 review: A great choice for remote workers

peripherals
Canon imageFormula DR-S130 review: A great choice for remote workers
A wireless desktop scanner built for small businesses, delivering fast, clean scans at a very reasonable price
15 Feb 2021
IDrive Business review: A file-sharing flop 

cloud storage
IDrive Business review: A file-sharing flop
An interesting alternative to mainstream cloud services, but collaboration isn’t up to snuff
11 Feb 2021
Aruba Instant On AP22 review: A perfect springboard into Wi-Fi 6

wifi & hotspots
Aruba Instant On AP22 review: A perfect springboard into Wi-Fi 6
This affordable Wi-Fi 6 AP is perfect for SMBs, combining good performance and slick cloud management
9 Feb 2021
How to choose networking software for your business

network security
How to choose networking software for your business
A healthy network is a productive network – and, therefore, a profitable one. Here's what to look for in a network monitoring system
5 Feb 2021
Tresorit Business Plus review: Perfect for handling confidential data

cloud storage
Tresorit Business Plus review: Perfect for handling confidential data
Tresorit offers an affordable and highly secure file sharing service
4 Feb 2021
How to protect your endpoints

cyber security
How to protect your endpoints
With more people than ever working from home, it’s vital to ensure that laptops, mobiles and PCs are secure
3 Feb 2021
Fujitsu Primeflex for VMware vSAN Appliance review: A piece of cake

Server & storage
Fujitsu Primeflex for VMware vSAN Appliance review: A piece of cake
Fujitsu’s Primeflex makes VMware HCI deployment and management a breeze
2 Feb 2021
Qsan XCubeNXT XN8024D review: Nice try, but no cigar

network attached storage (NAS)
Qsan XCubeNXT XN8024D review: Nice try, but no cigar
Qsan’s speedy NAS cluster provides automatic failover but no transparency
29 Jan 2021
Egnyte Business review: Enterprise-friendly cloud storage

cloud storage
Egnyte Business review: Enterprise-friendly cloud storage
This file-sharing platform offers a wealth of useful features, including a smart hybrid storage option
28 Jan 2021
Progress Software WhatsUp Gold 2020 review: A strong choice

Network & Internet
Progress Software WhatsUp Gold 2020 review: A strong choice
Not everything is included in the standard package, but WhatsUp Gold makes network monitoring a joy
26 Jan 2021
Box Business review: A terrific package

cloud storage
Box Business review: A terrific package
A great all-round service, with powerful collaboration tools and unlimited storage for a good price
21 Jan 2021
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 20.3 review: Masterful monitoring

Network & Internet
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 20.3 review: Masterful monitoring
With no hidden costs and a wealth of sensors, PRTG is a great way to stay on top of the big network picture
19 Jan 2021
Zyxel WAX510D Unified Access Point review: A Wi-Fi 6-enabled wonder 

wifi & hotspots
Zyxel WAX510D Unified Access Point review: A Wi-Fi 6-enabled wonder
A temptingly affordable Wi-Fi 6 upgrade with slick cloud management and a good turn of speed
13 Jan 2021
EnGenius ECS2512FP review: Bang on target

network switches
EnGenius ECS2512FP review: Bang on target
This multi-Gigabit switch combines plenty of ports with high-power PoE++ and cloud management
11 Jan 2021
Fujitsu SP-1130N review: Souped-up scanning

peripherals
Fujitsu SP-1130N review: Souped-up scanning
A fast, affordable network scanner that combines good quality with great workflow management
8 Jan 2021
ManageEngine OpManager Plus 12.5 review: Virtually perfect

business software
ManageEngine OpManager Plus 12.5 review: Virtually perfect
An impressive suite of monitoring tools for a great price – and virtualisation hosts are covered
7 Jan 2021
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus review: Pint-sized perfection

Server & storage
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus review: Pint-sized perfection
HPE’s smallest MicroServer yet delivers a surprising package for the price
5 Jan 2021
WatchGuard AP225W review: Strong, secure and speedy

wifi & hotspots
WatchGuard AP225W review: Strong, secure and speedy
This affordable and feature-packed wireless AP offers great cloud management and unique security skills
30 Dec 2020
Synology DiskStation DS1621xs+ review: The Lewis Hamilton of desktop storage

network attached storage (NAS)
Synology DiskStation DS1621xs+ review: The Lewis Hamilton of desktop storage
A desktop NAS with great features and stunning performance
22 Dec 2020
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 review: Living on the edge

Server & storage
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 review: Living on the edge
The compact and powerful XE2420 puts advanced analytics at the outer limits
17 Dec 2020
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5210DW review: Quality that’s beyond reproach

peripherals
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5210DW review: Quality that’s beyond reproach
High-quality printing is slow, but this colour inkjet offers excellent running costs and great-looking output
16 Dec 2020
Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 review: A JBOD of distinction

Server & storage
Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 review: A JBOD of distinction
The Ultrastar Data60 offers a massive storage capacity at a compelling price
15 Dec 2020
Broadberry CyberServe AM2-B8252 (Tyan TS75-B8252) review: Astonishingly capable

Server & storage
Broadberry CyberServe AM2-B8252 (Tyan TS75-B8252) review: Astonishingly capable
A hugely powerful Tyan-based server with a generous helping of RAM, plenty of storage and scope for further expansion
11 Dec 2020
Aruba Instant On AP12 review: An outstanding SMB solution

wifi & hotspots
Aruba Instant On AP12 review: An outstanding SMB solution
Highly affordable for small businesses, Aruba’s Instant On makes wireless network installation a piece of cake
9 Dec 2020
Kodak Scan Station 730EX Plus review: A mighty all-in-one scanner

peripherals
Kodak Scan Station 730EX Plus review: A mighty all-in-one scanner
Walk-up scanning couldn’t be easier: this little marvel is perfect for SMBs with big digitising demands
2 Dec 2020
Lexmark C3426dw review: Laser precision

peripherals
Lexmark C3426dw review: Laser precision
A capable middleweight colour laser, offering pin-sharp prints at good speeds and great cloud support
25 Nov 2020
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 review: The ideal SMB companion

Server & storage
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 review: The ideal SMB companion
An ideal first server, this affordable tower has bags of power and top-flight remote management services
19 Nov 2020
Canon i-Sensys LBP664Cx review: A great choice for small businesses

Hardware
Canon i-Sensys LBP664Cx review: A great choice for small businesses
Cheap to buy and run, this colour laser is easy to manage – and also delivers outstanding print quality
18 Nov 2020
How to protect your business from cyber attacks

cyber security
How to protect your business from cyber attacks
Hackers are always looking for new, lucrative targets. Unified threat management appliances can help reinforce SMB defences
18 Nov 2020
DrayTek VigorAP 1000C review: Impressively powerful for the price

wifi & hotspots
DrayTek VigorAP 1000C review: Impressively powerful for the price
A very affordable tri-band Wi-Fi 5 AP that delivers versatile and pocket-friendly wireless mesh networks
14 Nov 2020
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C529RDTW review: A flexible business-class printer 

managed print services
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C529RDTW review: A flexible business-class printer
Speeds are variable, but this inkjet produces good quality prints and guarantees predictable running costs
11 Nov 2020