Rugged goes mainstream
Why every business needs rugged devices to get the job done


Front-line workers demand more from the company-supplied devices they use, with the majority having to deal with damaged cases and screens. And when more businesses are continuing to rely on these mobile workers, there’s now a new generation of users requiring rugged phones and tablets.
No longer associated with those in hi-vis jackets, rugged devices are replacing standard work-provided smartphones across industries, and as this Samsung report explains, this is boosting productivity and reducing costs - one device can now mean multiple uses.
Download this resource now to learn:
- What “rugged” really means
- How companies can get greater ROI from rugged devices
- How partnering with Samsung can provide a stable operating system for continued high-level performance
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