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Technology Trends That Will Impact UK SMEs in 2026
15 Dec, 2025





£16.98 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £14.16 ex-VAT for a 1m USB‑C to USB‑C lead, this is the kind of “boring but dependable” cable you buy when you don’t want hassle. StarTech tends to be solid on build quality and consistency, and the USB‑IF certification is a good sign if you’ve been burned by no‑name cables that either negotiate poorly or charge inconsistently. In real office use—docking stations, quick data transfers, or connecting peripherals—this should behave as expected without drama.
I’d recommend it for teams that want a short, reliable run and don’t mind paying a bit more for peace of mind. It’s also a sensible choice for “spare cable” stock where you care more about consistent compatibility than squeezing every penny. That said, if you’re only charging slowly from a wall charger or you’re buying in bulk and your current cables already work fine, there are usually cheaper options that do the job—just with more variability. If you’ve got critical setups (dock + multiple devices, recurring transfers), then paying for something like this is worth it.

STARTECH
StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 4x USB-C Ports, USB 3.1 10Gbps, Portable USB C Hub with 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through, Portable USB Type C Hub w/ 9.8in (25cm) Wrap-Around Cable - USB Expansion Hub (HB31CM4CPD3) - Hub - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 - desktop

STARTECH
StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter, USB-C Travel Docking Station with 4K HDMI, 60W Power Delivery Pass-Through, Ethernet (GbE), 2x USB-A 3.0 Hub, Portable Mini USB Type-C Dock for Laptop - Portable USB-C Dock (DKT30CHPD) - Adapter - TAA Compliant - USB-C male to RJ-45, HDMI, USB Type A, USB-C female - 9.6 cm - black - 4K support, USB Power Delivery (60W) - for P/N: ARMPIVOT, ARMPIVOTE, ARMPIVSTND, ARMSLIM, ARMUNONB

STARTECH
StarTech.com Juniper SFP-GE10KT13R14 Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-BX-U, 1 Gigabit Ethernet Bi-Directional (BiDi) Fiber Single Strand SFP, LC 10km, Mini GBIC Transceiver SFP, Upstream - Lifetime Warranty (SFPGE10KT3R4) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Juniper SFP-GE10KT13R14) - 1GbE - 1000Base-BX10-U - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 (TX) / 1490 (RX) nm

ATEN
ATEN UC10KM - Keyboard / mouse adapter - USB