--- title: Sonim Blog | Alex Lawson description: From new products and features, to partnership announcements, promotions, and free resources – The Sonim blog will keep you up to date on what is new at Sonim. --- [![](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SonimTechnologies_November2020/images/sonim-header-logo-2.png?width=500&height=128&name=sonim-header-logo-2.png)](https://www.sonimtech.com/) Search for: - Solutions - [Industries](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/industries/) - [Case Studies](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/case-studies/) - Products - [Devices](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/devices/) - [SonimWare](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/sonimware/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/accessories/) - [RDK](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/rdk/) - [Our Standards](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/standards/) - Partners - [Carriers](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/carriers/) - [Applications](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/applications/) - [Reseller Partners](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/reseller-partners/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/partner-accessories/) - [Infrastructure](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/infrastructure/) - About - [Corporate](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/corporate/) - [News](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/news/) - [Investor Relations](https://ir.sonimtech.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/contact/) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/code-of-conduct/) - [Media](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/media/) - [Blog](https://www.sonimtech.com/blog/) - Support - [Online Support](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/online-support/) - [Repair Status](http://www.sonimxperience.com/service_portal/?q=rma-status) - [Register Warranty](http://www.sonimxperience.com/registration_portal/portal/registration.php) - [Warranty Information](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/warranty-information/) - [Recycling Program](https://sonim.re-teck.com/takeback/index.action) - [SHOP](http://store.sonimtech.com/) - Solutions - [Industries](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/industries/) - [Case Studies](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/case-studies/) - Products - [Devices](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/devices/) - [SonimWare](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/sonimware/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/accessories/) - [RDK](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/rdk/) - [Our Standards](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/standards/) - Partners - [Carriers](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/carriers/) - [Applications](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/applications/) - [Reseller Partners](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/reseller-partners/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/partner-accessories/) - [Infrastructure](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/infrastructure/) - About - [Corporate](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/corporate/) - [News](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/news/) - [Investor Relations](https://ir.sonimtech.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/contact/) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/code-of-conduct/) - [Media](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/media/) - [Blog](https://www.sonimtech.com/blog/) - Support - [Online Support](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/online-support/) - [Repair Status](http://www.sonimxperience.com/service_portal/?q=rma-status) - [Register Warranty](http://www.sonimxperience.com/registration_portal/portal/registration.php) - [Warranty Information](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/warranty-information/) - [Recycling Program](https://sonim.re-teck.com/takeback/index.action) - [SHOP](http://store.sonimtech.com/) # Sonim Blog [Home](https://www.sonimtech.com) | Sonim Blog [![Webinar: Breaking Free from Radio with Zello and Sonim](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/zello%20webinar%20blog%20image%20large.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/breaking-free-from-radio-webinar-download) ## [Webinar: Breaking Free from Radio with Zello and Sonim](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/breaking-free-from-radio-webinar-download) April 25th, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/breaking-free-from-radio-webinar-download) [![Rugged XP8 & FirstNet are Critical in Radiological Terrorism Exercise](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/FirstNet-XP8-Video-Blog-Image.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) ## [Rugged XP8 & FirstNet are Critical in Radiological Terrorism Exercise](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) The San Francisco Bay Area ranks fifth nationally for a terrorist attack risk by the Department of Homeland Security. Watch how local and state public safety and government agencies from Northern California use the FirstNet platform and Sonim XP8 smartphones during a planned radiological terrorism... April 14th, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) [![Use the Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie Application with your Sonim XP8](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/walkie%20talkie%20blog%20image.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/use-the-microsoft-teams-walkie-talkie-application-with-your-sonim-xp8) ## [Use the Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie Application with your Sonim XP8](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/use-the-microsoft-teams-walkie-talkie-application-with-your-sonim-xp8) The Walkie Talkie app in Microsoft Teams now supports the Sonim XP8 rugged smartphone. The XP8 combined with Walkie Talkie in Teams is a powerful solution for frontline workers and employees who run day-to-day operations inside companies. The digital push-to-talk solution enables clear, instant,... March 15th, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/use-the-microsoft-teams-walkie-talkie-application-with-your-sonim-xp8) [![Info Sheet: Rugged Devices vs Consumer Devices](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Ruggedvsconsumer-blogimage-small.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/info-sheet-rugged-devices-vs-consumer-devices) ## [Info Sheet: Rugged Devices vs Consumer Devices](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/info-sheet-rugged-devices-vs-consumer-devices) Access to increasingly powerful mobile devices has significantly changed the way we work. With more than 50% of the workforce mobile—representing 1.7 billion workers—mobile solutions are no longer a luxury but rather a necessity for mobile workers to perform their jobs. Be it field service... January 18th, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/info-sheet-rugged-devices-vs-consumer-devices) [![Sonim Rugged Device Survives 10 Floor Drop](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/shutterstock_781236235.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) ## [Sonim Rugged Device Survives 10 Floor Drop](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) At Sonim we pride ourselves on creating the industry’s most ultra-rugged devices built to withstand Sonim’s 12 benchmarks of endurance and durability known as Sonim’s Rugged Performance Standards. Sonim customer, AB Courier, recently encountered a situation where these Rugged Performance Standards... December 14th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) [![Reasons to Consider an Ultra-Rugged Flip Phone](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/XP3plus-why-flip-phone.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/reasons-to-consider-an-ultra-rugged-flip-phone) ## [Reasons to Consider an Ultra-Rugged Flip Phone](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/reasons-to-consider-an-ultra-rugged-flip-phone) While sophisticated smartphones serve an important purpose in the digital world, those in mission critical industriesare often in situations where a simple, borderline indestructible device is imperative. Sonim’s newest devices, the ultra-rugged XP3plus, will make you re-think what a flip phone... December 9th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/reasons-to-consider-an-ultra-rugged-flip-phone) [![Webinar: Introducing the Ultra-Rugged Sonim XP3plus](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/XP3plus%20Webinar%20Blog%20Image%20Small.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/introducing-the-ultra-rugged-sonim-xp3plus) ## [Webinar: Introducing the Ultra-Rugged Sonim XP3plus](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/introducing-the-ultra-rugged-sonim-xp3plus) October 29th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/introducing-the-ultra-rugged-sonim-xp3plus) [![Webinar: Intro SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/SonimWare%20Webinar%20Blog%20Header.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-sonimware) ## [Webinar: Intro SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-sonimware) Your ultra-rugged phone is now also ultra-smart, ultra-capable, and ultra intuitive. August 30th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-sonimware) [![Webinar: Intro to the Fully-Rugged Sonim RS60 and RS80 SmartScanners](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/RS-Webinar-Blog-Image.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-the-fully-rugged-sonim-rs60-and-rs80-smartscanners) ## [Webinar: Intro to the Fully-Rugged Sonim RS60 and RS80 SmartScanners](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-the-fully-rugged-sonim-rs60-and-rs80-smartscanners) Sonim’s RS60 and RS80 rugged SmartScanner devices were created to better serve industrial, field service and public safety workers in demanding work environments. These new devices can lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) as a result of their proven durability while improving the barcode... July 30th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/webinar-intro-to-the-fully-rugged-sonim-rs60-and-rs80-smartscanners) [![Sonim XP8 Push to Talk Over Cellular Guide](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/XP8-PTToC-Guide-Blogimage.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-xp8-push-to-talk-over-cellular-guide) ## [Sonim XP8 Push to Talk Over Cellular Guide](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-xp8-push-to-talk-over-cellular-guide) Whether on site, enroute, in-the-field or on the manufacturing line, the simplicity and reliability of instant Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications is essential for critical communications. Historically, radio systems, such as land mobile radio (LMR) or walkie-talkies have been the answer, but with... 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