Articles by Dave Mitchell

Probably the most respected tester of IT equipment in the UK, if you’ve bought a piece of kit for the office - whether printer, server or rack appliance - then you’ve probably read Dave’s verdict at some point along the way.

Articles by: Dave Mitchell

Desktop screenshot of the Jabra PanaCast 50 during a video conference

Hands on: Jabra PanaCast 50 review

By Dave Mitchell published 4 March 25

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Delivers the big meeting room picture with great sound and vision plus classy remote management features.

Hands on: Tresorit Business file-sharing review

By Dave Mitchell published 24 February 25

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This affordable file-sharing service is ideal for SMBs that demand the highest levels of data security.

Hands on: D-Link DSS-200G-28MP review

By Dave Mitchell published 11 February 25

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Best partnered with D-Link’s IP cameras, this affordable PoE switch offers a decent power budget.

Hands on: Box Business Plus review

By Dave Mitchell published 11 February 25

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A classy cloud collaboration service with a generous storage capacity and an app integration for every occasion.

Hands on: I tried out the Asus ExpertWiFi EBR63 - read how easy this Wi-Fi 6 router is for price, and security

By Dave Mitchell published 6 February 25

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An easily managed all-in-one Wi-Fi 6 router crammed with great security features at an astonishing price.

Hands on: I tested the Zyxel XMG1915-10EP - see how this pocket-sized switch delivers on power

By Dave Mitchell published 6 February 25

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A pocket-sized switch that delivers multi-gigabit ports and high-power PoE++ services at a tempting price.

Hands on: I tried the TP-Link VIGI NVR1004-4P, see what I thought of this surveillance and recording solution

By Dave Mitchell published 6 February 25

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A low-cost surveillance and recording solution with good analytics features that work best with TP-Link’s cameras.

Hands on: Qsan XCubeNAS XN5104R review

By Dave Mitchell published 4 February 25

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An affordable, low-profile storage solution with huge expansion potential and good 2.5GbE performance.

Hands on: TelephoneSystems.Cloud review

By Dave Mitchell published 28 January 25

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A smart business VoIP-to-go service that’s easy to order and use, and is packed with great call-handling services.

Hands on: Gradwell Wave review

By Dave Mitchell published 27 January 25

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A classy cloud-hosted VoIP service with easy deployment, great call handling and affordable call packages.

Hands on: 3CX Phone System V20 review

By Dave Mitchell published 22 January 25

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The best IP PBX gets even better with a new admin console, tighter security and a wealth of affordable options.

Hands on: Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP2260(E) review

By Dave Mitchell published 2 December 24

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A top-value Wi-Fi 6 AP with good performance, excellent cloud management and slick provisioning services.

Hands on: IDrive Business review

By Dave Mitchell published 22 November 24

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Perfect for SMBs, this hybrid backup service offers a wealth of features and platform support at a great price.

Hands on: Commvault Cloud review

By Dave Mitchell published 21 November 24

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A secure cloud backup solution with a data protection module for every business requirement.

Hands on: Barracuda Backup 290 review

By Dave Mitchell published 21 November 24

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This easily managed backup appliance is a one-stop shop for all your on-site and cloud data protection needs.

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Hands on: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 Advanced review

By Dave Mitchell published 21 November 24

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Hybrid backup, endpoint protection and tough security measures all rolled into one easily managed solution.

Hands on: TP-Link Omada EAP783 review

By Dave Mitchell published 8 November 24

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TP-Link offers early adopters an affordable business Wi-Fi 7 AP with great performance and fine cloud management.

Hands on: Owl Labs Meeting Owl 4+ review

By Dave Mitchell published 8 November 24

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The Owl 4+ puts the magic in meetings with its 4K camera and smart 360-degree sound and vision.

Hands on: Netgear PR60X Pro review

By Dave Mitchell published 22 October 24

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A feature-rich, business-class router that’s 10GbE- ready, easy to manage and priced right for SMBs.

Hands on: Zyxel Nebula FWA505 review

By Dave Mitchell published 21 October 24

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This versatile 5G wireless router will appeal to SMBs that want freedom from wired networks.

WatchGuard FireboxV Micro review

By Dave Mitchell published 24 June 24

Small in price and big on features, the FireboxV Micro delivers virtually perfect network perimeter security.

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