Rugged tablets, phones and notebooks for business
Having rugged devices including handhelds, tablets and notebooks in your business means that at last, your mobile devices can work as hard as you do.
Many of our clients work in the toughest conditions - including construction, engineering, utilities, defence forces and transport/logistics - and need rugged tablets and notebooks that can handle the conditions. Tough enough and rated to cope with rough handling including high and low temperatures, drops, bumps, vibrations, dust and water. As a key tool of business, the whole build of the device needs to be toughened, not just the external form factor. We offer rugged devices from leading brands including Panasonic, RuggedTab and Samsung. Operating systems available on different models include Windows and Android, meaning that your team can choose a device to fit in with the current technology suite.
Return on investment in rugged devices
A rugged device costs more, that is a fact. Making the decision to spend more money up front for a rugged tablet compared to a standard tablet or iPad in a rugged case can seem a tough call, and one that IT managers and business owners can struggle with. Investing in high quality rugged tablets, handhelds and notebooks can reduce the total cost of ownership and provide an increase in reliable service delivery with a lower incidence of device failure. As a key tool of business, the failure of your device means:
- Loss of business operating time - device failure during service delivery costs you time as the service call will have to be repeated
- Customer frustration - the client has a delay in having their service performed, with the potential risk of negative reviews by word-of-mouth, social media and other information sharing by clients
- Opportunity cost - by failing to perform your business task well first time, the chance of repeat or upgraded requirements by the client is lost
- Replacement time - the downtime forced upon your business while you repair or replace the device is lost service time.
With a high quality rugged device, your business benefits from:
- Reliable service by you key digital tool of business
- Reduced downtime due to damage to the device
- Maximise the service delivery to clients, and the potential repeat or increased request for service due to a happy customer experience
- The lifetime of a rugged device is longer than a domestic device, so it can be years between replacements
- Some rugged devices are often able to be upgraded and extended with additional modules so can potentially deliver more functionality than a domestic device
Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Heavy-Duty Tablet for Yourself
With so many tablets available nowadays, you might wonder why a heavy-duty option will be the right choice for you. Here are some reasons we believe these make for excellent tablets in any home or business:
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You don’t have to be extra careful with them. Manufacturers make these devices to handle rigours that would otherwise break or seriously damage ordinary tablets. This trait makes these tablets ideal for use anywhere, from outdoor travel to a warehouse or factory.
- They can still do what most tablets and laptops can do. You might wonder what the device sacrifices to have such a high resilience, and the answer is not much. These laptops and tablets are no less capable of doing what you need them to do, but it is certainly more capable of taking a hit. We have rugged devices with a choice of Android or Windows operating systems.
- They are ideal for use on the go. These devices make for excellent options in industries where staff must move around regularly with laptops or tablets. As we know, the more we carry tablets or laptops, the more likely they are to take damage. The added protection mitigates the odds of moving around posing a danger to the device.
Rugged devices help businesses to move fast and efficiently, performing tasks such as:
- Stocktaking and inventory control in retail and warehousing
- Order taking in restaurants and cafes, then as an information hub in wet zones such as kitchens and freezers to manage food production and storage
- Data collection and machine testing for mobile service technicians
- Run management and sign-on-glass service delivery in transport and logistics
- Digital project management in building and construction
- Fast compliance surveillance and inspection reporting
- Mount your device where needed - such as in your vehicle, or mounted to a wall