As normality is slowly returning, companies across the country are juggling a new way of working. Inevitably, many organizations and businesses – including our brave front and field workers – rely on mobile and hybrid working to get the day through.
With months of lost revenue and juggling Covid-proof operations, such heavy-duty mobile technology is vital for any industry – especially those who work in customer-facing roles or in the field. These are the workers who show up every day and perform, no matter the conditions.
For Chris Torpey and Craig Pennington, co-founders of Future Yards – an innovative 350-seat music and arts venue in Birkenhead – reliable mobile technology is essential to their work. The two regularly organize shows at their lively venue – in addition to renting out their studio space and leading a light and sound mixing internship for young people from the area.
The complex on-site operations mean a constant shift between business planning, gig production, teaching and booking management – and Chris and Craig have chosen the Samsung Rugged range – including the Galaxy XCover 5, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy XCover Pro and the Galaxy Tab Active Pro – to work wonders across operations, knowing these devices can endure the chaos and mishaps of a pressurized life.
Security and data management
With Samsung’s Knox security platform built into every device, the Future Yards team can rest assured that all customer data is protected from the moment it is switched on. While protected from malware and malicious threats, data is also isolated and encrypted within the device – giving you peace of mind if a device is lost or stolen.
A mobile point-of-sale (MPOS *) function can be connected to any point-of-sale facility to enable customers to make quick payments on site. A user-friendly “S Pen” * is also available for the Samsung Tab Active range to collect signatures when required. The convenient barcode scanning feature * normally used by the delivery and retail industries has enabled Chris and Craig to switch to Covid-safe measures since the venue reopened – they securely manage their ticket systems and make it easier to access events and concerts .
Meanwhile, the programmable button * of the Galaxy XCover Pro and XCover 5 works in conjunction with Microsoft Teams to turn mobile devices into a walkie-talkie – with a “push-to-talk” function that allows the team to do so without unlocking them communicate with their device throughout the venue. The perfect tool for on the go in hectic and loud show nights.
Regardless of the environment
All Rugged devices are equipped with glove-friendly touchscreen sensitivity and face recognition for easy unlocking, which works wonders for the security team at Future Yards, who spend many winterly chaotic nights in front of the door, switching between booking systems and ticket lists.
Those who are on the road for longer will appreciate the long-lasting battery performance of the Rugged series. However, anyone who needs extra charge can easily take a replaceable battery * with them for a seamless power change without worrying about downtime.
Plus, Samsung’s rugged technology is tough and versatile – each model has passed rigorous testing to U.S. military standards (MIL-STD 810 *) and can withstand a 1.2 meter drop onto concrete – handy for working late in the night and for longer periods of time in a packed gig setting.
An IP68 rating means that the devices are dustproof and waterproof – the latter up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes – and ensures that the handsets will withstand even the harshest of environments, the weather – and dare we say it Withstand spilled drinks.
Tailored technology
In addition to the built-in features of Rugged, Samsung smartphones and tablets enable innovative business ideas to be realized. Future Yards’ light and sound mixing internship, for example, runs through a specially developed app that keeps students in touch with their tutor and in addition to their class notes, lesson plans, and attendance schedules.
Each device comes with the Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition, which enables companies to securely distribute devices to employees for longer, regardless of their location. You don’t have to worry about security breaches or lack of technical support. Instead, productivity, flexibility and future orientation can be the focus of every company.
For small but fine companies like Future Yards, which are always on call, reliable and resilient technology is at the heart of their work. Fortunately, owners like Chris and Craig now have the peace of mind that comes with Samsung’s Rugged range.
to Find out more, tune in to see TheAktuelleNews journalist and writer Harriet Hall talk to Future Yards about the use of rugged equipment in their venue.
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