Alan Stevens

A highly scalable 12-bay network storage appliance, the TVS-1271U-RP can do quite a bit more than just share data.

Dell has managed to cram even more compute power, faster RAM and more storage options into the latest PowerEdge R730.

Updated Cheaper and faster, HP's revamped MicroServer is a compact and well-engineered option for small businesses and power users alike.

Smaller companies can create, manage and operate their own virtual servers on-demand, and on a simple pay-as-you-go basis.

This is an extreme density solution delivering the latest Intel server and networking tech in a highly scalable format.

A promising home/SMB NAS as far as hardware is concerned, sadly the Zyxel NAS540 falls down in some areas.

A solid general purpose server that leverages the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors to good effect.

A scalable business NAS with 10GbE connectivity that bridges the divide between SME networks and the corporate datacentre.

Nobody gets fired for buying an HP printer and the LaserJet Pro MFP M225dw is no exception, with all the right print, scan, copy and fax options the SME needs.

Lots of enterprise-class functionality in this surprisingly affordable 10GbE switch

A new colour inkjet All-in-One, the HP OfficeJet Pro 6830 is quick, capable and well equipped in terms of wireless and mobile connectivity.

Best considered as a way of quickly adding storage to an existing Windows network, the DX4200 is a good fit for companies with expertise to match.

It's not the fastest out there, but the W530 is an impressive package for workstation users on a budget.

The T5810 is clearly aimed at professionals on a budget, but can still be upgraded to deliver extra performance.

Boston gives its high-end workstation a Haswell Xeon makeover, along with ultra-fast DDR4 memory.

The QNAP HS-251 is a two-bay NAS which makes for a near silent set-top box for home cinema enthusiasts.

This fast five-bay network storage appliance can survive just about any disaster going.

It adds capacity and a bit more besides to the media transcoding and streaming capabilities of its smaller brother, the DS214play.

The first desktop NAS to feature 10GbE networking as standard, the ReadyNAS 716 is an impressive performer.

A quick and very capable four-bay small business NAS with lots of features beyond basic file sharing.

The EDS14 isn't the fastest or cheapest NAS box around, but it fills an important niche in the market.

The PowerEdge T20 is fast and has room for lots of storage, but the base configuration is rather too lean.

This NAS is suitable for either SMBs or the demanding home user, but its budget price means a number of corners have been cut.