HP gets the best out of iSCSI with a smart backup appliance that’s easy to manage and good value for small businesses.

A low-cost SSL-VPN appliance that may fit your bill, but sacrifices are inevitably made to hit the sub-$250 price

Not the best value, but this desktop NAS appliance offers good backup and webserver facilities.

The easyStore is basic, but it’s good value and its iSCSI capabilities give it an edge over the competition

An easily managed appliance for small offices. Performance is modest, but it offers useful remote access features

A versatile web security appliance made even better with the new user-authentication and lexical-expression features.

D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

Netgear delivers a highly affordable SSL VPN appliance that’s also relatively easy to configure.

A wealth of web server load-balancing and traffic-management features; ideal for those on a tight budget.

Finjan delivers unique security measures and stiff anti-virus protection in an easily deployed and managed appliance.

Certainly not a speed merchant, but it delivers plenty of backup facilities, good security and unique design concepts.

A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance

We review the SSG 5, a UTM security appliance from Juniper Networks.

Adaptec could offer a higher storage capacity for the price, but the 650 certainly delivers on performance and features.

A huge capacity, classy specification, plenty of business-related storage features and lightning performance

The HomePlug networking standard has been around in the States and other countries for a few years, and has proven a popular alternative to running CAT 5 cabling in your walls or for the (then) expensive cost of setting up a wireless network. HomePlug is wired networking for sure, but it uses an existing infrastructure in your office or domicile: your copper electricity power 'network' that feeds your TV, hair-dryer, fridge and any other electrical appliance the juice it needs to run. In short, HomePlug uses your house's electrical wiring.

A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50

Oodles of storage and middling performance, but found lacking

A wireless security system with good roaming support, but it isn’t perfect

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook