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The future of the workplace is changing. Learn how Samsung is merging the office with the flexibility of remote work right here.
First there were smartphones, then there were cracked screens. Too often, for field workers and others with active jobs, a dropped phone has meant a shattered interface. The phone repair industry boomed, and those bills became a painful reality for enterprise users.
Then came the ruggedized phone. Drop- and shatter-resistant smartphones allowed manufacturing and construction workers to work effectively in harsh environments. Demand is high for such devices, with sales expected to exceed $10 billion by 2023, according to Research and Markets.
A new wave of ruggedized devices is now emerging. These smartphones deliver enterprise-grade durability in a more user-friendly format. Rugged devices offer enhanced durability and better work-life balance for active users, pairing the toughness to withstand drops and splashes with the flagship features and functionality of higher-end consumer phones.
These devices are “beginning to look more like their consumer counterparts in terms of processing power and user interfaces,” notes Field Technologies. “That should be good news for end users as they leverage their mobile investments to run more complex applications and generate additional benefit.”
Analysts see strong interest in such devices, with their “slimmer, thinner and lighter designs.” They foresee that ruggedized phones’ adoption in the lifestyle market will be a key driver of overall demand for them.
The features inherent in Samsung’s Galaxy XCover Pro can serve as a kind of template, illustrating six key points to look for when choosing a smartphone with your active, frontline employees in mind. With built-in security, long battery life and push-to-talk capability, the Galaxy XCover Pro is more than just a sturdy workhorse. Here’s why:
For mobile devices in the workplace, the rugged smartphone represents a step forward. Field workers and employees in other heavy-use industries know the value of having a phone you can drop or douse. Now, they’re asking for more: a smartphone with the same high-grade features as the top consumer devices, plus workplace extras that support productivity in the field.
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The Galaxy XCover Pro fills that niche, with features from field-replaceable batteries to push-to-talk to enhanced touch. Adding robust security, NFC and programmable buttons to support that functionality, the newest devices take rugged to a whole new level.
See how Samsung’s Galaxy XCover Pro can revolutionize your business’ field work. And learn how paperless workflows can help you compete effectively and optimize productivity.