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Industries That Can benefit from Rugged Phones

• Posted by John Driver September 8, 2021 Filed in Business 96 views
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  A rugged device is essentially a device that will extend office efficiency to the field, as well as bring low total-cost-of-ownership, and fast ROI to your bottom line. In addition to this, rugged mobile phones and computers are far more durable than your typical mobile phones, computers, and tablets. In fact, these devices undergo strict testing to determine their ruggedness. It is important to note that the ruggedness of a device will differ depending on the type of work performed. To put it into perspective, what is rugged for one user may not be rugged enough for another. This is why the ruggedness of the devices need to be determined by testing various environmental specifications. The three most common tests are for the temperature range, military standards (MIL-STD), and IP rating.

  Once these tests have been conducted, and the device is tested for all 24 MIL-STD methods, and its IP definition is determined, companies can then determine how rugged the device is, as well as what environments it can withstand. Think about it, someone that works in the construction or mining industry will require far more rugged mobile phones than someone in the transport industry would need, due to the environments it would be exposed to.

  Not all industries require the same level of ruggedness when it comes to their rugged devices. However, all industries can benefit from having rugged devices. The different industries that should consider investing in rugged mobile phones will be discussed below.

  • The Agriculture Industry: Since agricultural work can happen in a wide variety of environments, where devices will be exposed to a variety of weather, and environmental and temperature conditions, it would be wise to consider investing in a device that can not only withstand these obstacles, but also assist with profitable business management.

   

  • The Construction Industry: This is possibly the most obvious example. Construction sites contain various hazards that can jeopardise the technology being used. With rugged mobile phones and devices, workers will have the tools needed to manage and carry out their tasks more effectively.

   

  • The Warehousing Industry: Did you know that there are rugged mobile phones, computers, and tablets that have become indispensable tools for efficient warehousing? They can be mounted on the machinery being used without the fear of them being damaged by vibrations and rough handling. Thanks to wireless communication options, and barcode scanners, they have also become a must-have tool for efficient inventory management, as they provide visibility of a complete inventory database.

  As you can see, there are several different industries that can benefit from having these devices. While some may require devices that are more rugged than others, it does not mean that the industry will not benefit from the device. Regardless of how durable the device is, it still extends office efficiency to the field, and is far more practical than a traditional mobile phone or tablet. Other industries that can benefit too include those in security, public transport, utilities, waste management, public safety, and oil and gas.