In the News: BlackBerry Smartphones vs. Rugged Devices
There is a continuing debate surrounding the best type of device for use in field service or enterprise businesses: BlackBerry smartphones or rugged devices? This article, from Mobile Enterprise Magazine, looks at the merit of both, and suggests that rugged devices still have the upper hand in the industry. Here are some advantages rugged devices offer over smartphones:
- While the BlackBerry’s versatility is an attractive feature, rugged devices are designed specifically for the needs of the job and don’t blur the lines between business and personal use.
- For large field forces that have a large inventory of devices used by employees on a daily basis, the ability to personalize a BlackBerry offers no particular advantage; rugged devices, in this case, are more desirable.
- Rugged devices stand up to harsh environments, such as construction sites. BlackBerry smartphones are more susceptible to damage and have a shorter life cycle.
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