- Virtual CIO
How to Create an IT Budget That Actually Works
11 Mar, 2026







£113.35 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ATEN VK101 passive holder is one of those “it does one job” accessories that’s fine when you actually need it, and pointless when you don’t. If you’re mounting an ATEN solution in a workspace where you want the device neatly held and protected, this is the kind of component that saves faff and stops people improvising with random brackets. In that context, the £94.42 ex-VAT doesn’t feel outrageous—because the alternative is often buying something incompatible, losing time on fitting, or ending up with a sloppy install.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it unless you’re already sure it’s the correct fit for your setup. It’s a passive holder, so there’s no “upgrade” value—no clever extras, just physical support. If you’re expecting it to improve performance, tidy cable management in a meaningful way, or make a mismatched device work, you’ll likely be disappointed. Best suited to IT resellers or installers supporting AV/collaboration deployments where standardising mounting and presentation matters, and you know you’ve got the right ATEN kit to pair it with.

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