Since the presence of industry 4.0 and the pandemic era, business digitization has increased and has been implemented by various companies. During this period, business operations were continuously encouraged to evolve to a more digital way, following the Work from Anywhere and also hybrid work models.
In implementing remote working, companies actually need more sophisticated technology support and adapted to hybrid needs. One way is to use a rugged device, such as a rugged phone. As the name implies, a rugged phone is a smartphone that has special capabilities and can withstand extreme conditions. Ideally, a rugged phone is designed for users who have high mobility and work from anywhere, especially for those who are in the field.
This time, Helios will discuss the challenges faced in adopting technology in the remote working era, as well as the relationship of rugged phones to this need. For more, read in the following article.
Main Challenges in Remote Working
Implementing remote working is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. In fact, many companies find it difficult to transform their business into hybrid or fully digital. One of the reasons is because they don’t yet have tools that are easy to use for field work. Of course, devices for this need must be able to support mobility, high multitasking, and not easily damaged.
When choosing the device in question, businesses need to look again at the specifications of the desired device. In this case, rugged devices–including rugged phones–are the top recommendations that can meet these demands.
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Why is a Rugged Phone the Right Device for the Hybrid Era?
Hybrid or remote working allows employees to work from anywhere. This work model may have been normalized earlier by industries such as manufacturing, retail, agriculture, health and logistics, which spread their workforce to operate in the field.
However, as mentioned above, in implementing remote working, a device such as a rugged phone is needed. This is because rugged phones carry high durability, which can be used in various types of environments and any weather. Rugged devices like this also usually meet durability certificates such as IP68, which makes them resistant to water and dust.
In addition to durability, rugged devices also have powerful screens, and can even be used by users who wear gloves. This feature is ideal for those who work in the field with gloves and must communicate via the device. Not only that, the rugged phone also has a powerful battery, making it the device with the most power and helping the user’s productivity not to get dizzy if it runs out of battery.
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Samsung Galaxy Rugged Smartphone to Support Productivity and Field Work
The two Rugged Devices from Samsung, namely the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3, are solutions for businesses that want to optimize their remote work productivity in a practical, comfortable and safe way. With these two tools, businesses in high-demand industries can manage and control their activities effectively, so they can focus more on work, increase profitability and most importantly: reduce operational costs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is designed with military standards and is IP68 certified, which makes it resistant to water, dust, soil, sand and shock. This high durability, is able to make the Galaxy Tab Active3 can be used in any environmental conditions.
For features, this device has the Samsung DeX feature, which makes it easy for users to connect the device to various other supporting devices, so that it can operate like a PC in one hand. When connected to a monitor via a USB converter, the Galaxy Tab Active3 can directly replace the computer used.
Regarding the kitchen runway, the GalaxyTab Active3 is reinforced with an Exynos 9810 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory with expansion up to 1TB. The device is supported by a main camera with a resolution of 13MP, and a front camera with a resolution of 5MP. For connectivity, this device can also run with the latest WiFi, namely WiFi 6. In terms of power, the device is equipped with a replaceable battery up to 5,050mAh, as well as an 8-inch responsive screen that can be used with gloves, and comes with the Samsung S Pen.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover5 is a smartphone with high durability, which can also perform various types of heavy tasks with reliable performance. Not only durable, the multitasking that this device can do also performs optimally thanks to the octa-core processor and 64GB of internal storage capacity which can be expanded up to 1TB. This smartphone with a 5.3-inch HD+Display screen is also supported by a 16MP main camera with Dual LED Flash, and a 5MP front camera.
Just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3, this smartphone has a screen that is sensitive to the touch of gloves, and has a replaceable battery of up to 3,000mAh.
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Samsung Rugged Smartphone Ideal in Various Industries
This rugged device from Samsung is ideal for use in various industries, especially industries that require employees to work outdoors and multitask. Here are some sectors that are suitable for implementing the use of Samsung Rugged Phone.
Retail
Retail businesses that have many branches can use the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 to run operations more efficiently. The S Pen feature of this device can help the process of signing contracts and documents more practical. Not only that, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 also has Samsung DeX to support the multitasking work of retail employees, and is supported by the NFC barcode scanning feature to make it easier for employees to check databases and check inventory.
Manufacture
Military standard, the Samsung Rugged Phone is ideal for manufacturing companies in Indonesia who need powerful devices for their employees while in factories and in the field. They can use the Samsung Rugged Phone without having to take off their gloves. Just like retail, this device also helps the manufacturing sector to check databases and inventory with the NFC barcode scan feature. Not only that, the Samsung Rugged Phone also functions as a push-to-talk device, which makes it easier for employees to communicate in the field.
Insurance
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 provides convenience for insurance agents as a high-mobility support device in meeting the needs of registration and policy claims quickly. In addition, this device also facilitates multitasking with other devices to support agent activities. Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 also supports the paperless process, for example, signing digital documents using the S Pen. The Face Recognition and Fingerprint features are able to provide extra security for collecting and storing customer data on the device.
Distribution and Logistics
For the distribution and logistics sector, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 device is very compatible, because it comes with the POGO charging dock feature, which can easily charge from 3rd parties. The No Battery Mode feature also makes it easier for users in this sector because they can use the Galaxy Xcover 5 without a battery, only by connecting this device to the power supply in the vehicle. Apart from the Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is also suitable for use by distribution and logistics employees, because it has a document signature feature practically from the device.
Agriculture
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ideal for use in the agricultural sector because it has high durability, which is suitable for use in various types of environments and extreme weather. The push-to-talk feature on this device also makes it easier for staff on farms and plantations to communicate more easily in any situation.
Health
The healthcare sector, which has started going paperless, is also ideal for using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3, because it allows the medical team and admin to better control the patient’s condition and care, and use this device without having to take off medical gloves. The Galaxy Tab Active3 can be used like a portable computer, which can help doctors conduct consultations and monitor patient conditions remotely. The NFC barcode scan feature on this device also helps medical staff monitor patient history.
Get the Samsung Galaxy Rugged Phone from Helios
You can get the Samsung Galaxy Rugged Device line, both the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 from Helios Informatika Nusantara. Helios as an authorized partner from Samsung will help you adopt this device, starting from the consultation, deployment and after-sales stages.
Helios certified and professional IT team will also help you avoid trial and error. Find out more about Samsung Rugged Devices by contacting us via WhatsApp Helios.
Penulis: Jeko Iqbal Reza
Content Writer CTI Group