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Traditionally, commercial office spaces have provided AC sockets for charging devices, but this approach falls short of meeting the diverse needs of today’s employees. Many professionals dislike carrying bulky laptop chargers, which are inconvenient and often difficult to store. To ensure productivity in the workplace, office designers and managers should prioritise the integration of universal power sources compatible with a wide range of devices, accessible to all employees no matter where they choose to work. 

The transition from conventional USB-A outlets to the more versatile and reversible USB-C connectors has the potential to revolutionise the charging landscape in commercial offices. USB-C connectors provide not only an easy and secure connection but also higher power capacity, suitable for charging laptops. The widespread adoption of USB-C in modern laptops makes it a feasible solution, allowing employees to replace cumbersome laptop chargers with high-power USB-C cables. This transition is further supported by new legislation, such as the European Commission’s requirement for common chargers for all small electronic devices. Read more on that here.