Samsung surveys the need for smartphone features in construction industry

Samsung offers a bundle of smartphones for every price segment, be it flagship, mid-range, or budget. Not just this, the company also provides rugged equipment that is needed by people working in extreme weather conditions like a snowstorm, dirt, dust, water, and more. Samsung surveys the deep need for rugged tech in the construction industry.

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The current Samsung Galaxy Rugged series – Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, set a new benchmark for technology that can withstand the rigors of the front-line business. Galaxy rugged devices meet the diverse needs of field workers across Canada and are designed to match the patience and resilience of construction workers who need them most.

While today’s construction workers clearly need technology that matches their working conditions, fortunately, the Galaxy Rugged Series provides a solution. The latest survey reveals that workers need a replaceable battery device that helps them get through their workday without interruption. It is another demand for Samsung’s anticipated Galaxy Rugged series.

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According to a new survey sponsored by Samsung Electronics Canada, construction workers often don’t have mobile devices to match their flexibility. Over 40% of Toronto Architectural Society members say their current mobile devices can’t handle the job.

However, as per Samsung, more than 40 percent of 713 respondents to the Toronto Construction Association ass said none or less than half of the mobile devices they use at work are built for the region’s extreme environments.

More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents said they spend half of their workday on site, and nearly half (46%) said dust and dirt were the most prevalent conditions they encountered. Nearly a quarter of respondents said they were exposed to humid environments or dealing with extreme temperatures that could damage equipment.

These environments are harmful to mobile technologies unsuitable to handle them. Due to inadequate current technology, nearly one-third (31%) of respondents say at least five mobile devices are broken or damaged at work each year, with nearly 10% estimating the number is closer to 10.

Samsung’s latest Galaxy rugged device meets the requirements of field workers and is military-grade certified for protection against drops, knocks, and vibrations. The devices themselves have also rated IP68 or dust and water resistance – a rating that extends to the S Pen included with the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro, allowing construction workers to take notes, mark up documents, and more.

Paul Edwards, Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Mobility at Samsung Electronics Canada:

“This is an industry that builds our communities and keeps them growing stronger, but durable technology to support the work remains a blind spot. This is the exact issue that Samsung is equipped to support. This survey demonstrates the need for increased adoption of rugged mobile devices across all construction environments.