--- title: Sonim Blog | Lisa Perez 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 [![How Tough is the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SonimXP8Rugged_blog_graphic-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-tough-is-the-sonim-xp8) ## [How Tough is the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-tough-is-the-sonim-xp8) Mission critical situations require smart communication, data collection, sharing, and connectivity more than ever before. For those working in extreme conditions or demanding environments, no ordinary smartphone will do. The Sonim XP8 is the ultra-reliable, ultra-rugged smartphone that’s... January 4th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-tough-is-the-sonim-xp8) [![PrioCom and Sonim Partner to expand mission critical communications on 4G (MCPTT) in the Netherlands](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/priocomlogo_blogfeatimg-1.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/priocom-and-sonim-partner-to-expand-mission-critical-communications-on-4g-mcptt-in-the-netherlands) ## [PrioCom and Sonim Partner to expand mission critical communications on 4G (MCPTT) in the Netherlands](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/priocom-and-sonim-partner-to-expand-mission-critical-communications-on-4g-mcptt-in-the-netherlands) Historically, land mobile radio (LMR) has been the cornerstone of mobile critical communications, particularly in industries like public safety and transportation. The simplicity and reliability of LMR is considered essential for critical communications because when involved in a dangerous or... December 16th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/priocom-and-sonim-partner-to-expand-mission-critical-communications-on-4g-mcptt-in-the-netherlands) [![Can Your Industry Benefit from a Rugged Tablet and Barcode Scanner?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RS60_RS80_PRgraphic-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/can-your-industry-benefit-from-a-rugged-tablet-and-barcode-scanner) ## [Can Your Industry Benefit from a Rugged Tablet and Barcode Scanner?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/can-your-industry-benefit-from-a-rugged-tablet-and-barcode-scanner) 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... November 17th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/can-your-industry-benefit-from-a-rugged-tablet-and-barcode-scanner) [![Capestone International Partnership](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Capestone_blog_graphic_v2-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/capestone-international-partnership) ## [Capestone International Partnership](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/capestone-international-partnership) Sonim Technologies & Capestone , leading distributor of rugged and explosion-proof devices and value added services based in the Netherlands and Germany will expand the distribution of Sonim’s ultra-rugged mobility solutions throughout Europe. Capestone’s comprehensive portfolio combined... October 29th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/capestone-international-partnership) [![How Sonim SOS Improves Lone Worker Safety](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SOS_BlogGraphic-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-sonim-sos-improves-lone-worker-safety) ## [How Sonim SOS Improves Lone Worker Safety](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-sonim-sos-improves-lone-worker-safety) Lone workers carry out their duties in isolation from others, and because of this, they deal with a significant amount of uncertainty while on the job. If something goes wrong, these workers are totally on their own with nobody around to assist them. Many organizations think the solution is... October 14th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-sonim-sos-improves-lone-worker-safety) [![Five Ways SonimWare Increases Productivity](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SonimWare_Productivity_blog_graphic_R3-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/five-ways-sonimware-increases-productivity) ## [Five Ways SonimWare Increases Productivity](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/five-ways-sonimware-increases-productivity) SonimWare is a comprehensive suite of software tools, applications, and utilities featured on all Sonim mobile devices that are designed to improve the productivity of both workers and management, making it an essential tool for any organization. Here are five ways it can help improve... September 29th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/five-ways-sonimware-increases-productivity) [![IWCE 2020 Keynote Recap: Western Fire Chief Association, CEO, Jeff Johnson](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SON7545_FireChief_blog_graphic_v3-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/iwce-2020-keynote-recap-western-fire-chief-association-ceo-jeff-johnson) ## [IWCE 2020 Keynote Recap: Western Fire Chief Association, CEO, Jeff Johnson](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/iwce-2020-keynote-recap-western-fire-chief-association-ceo-jeff-johnson) Chief Johnson shares firsthand knowledge of how FirstNet and public safety broadband continues to change the wireless ecosystem. At IWCE 2020, Jeff Johnson, Western Fire Chief Association CEO and member of Sonim’s Board of Directors, kicked off the virtual event with his keynote where he... September 17th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/iwce-2020-keynote-recap-western-fire-chief-association-ceo-jeff-johnson) [![Sonim Push to Talk Over Cellular Capabilities Supports Emergency Medicine Team](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GWlogo_blog320-1.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-gw-medical-faculty-associates-department-of-emergency-medicine) ## [Sonim Push to Talk Over Cellular Capabilities Supports Emergency Medicine Team](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-gw-medical-faculty-associates-department-of-emergency-medicine) The Company A Sonim customer since 2019 and located in Washington D.C., the GW Medical Faculty Associates Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) provides emergency patient care to three hospitals, educates the next generation of health professionals, and provides a wide range of innovative... September 10th, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-gw-medical-faculty-associates-department-of-emergency-medicine) [![Sonim and Crossover Distribution Announce Distributor Partnership](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Crossover-logo-with-tower-icon-final_320px-1.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-technologies-and-crossover-distribution-announce-distributor-partnership-2) ## [Sonim and Crossover Distribution Announce Distributor Partnership](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-technologies-and-crossover-distribution-announce-distributor-partnership-2) Sonim Technologies , a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobility solutions, will partner with the world-class wireless technology provider, Crossover Distribution . This new combined effort will expand Crossover Distribution solution offerings from core network to end point user... September 2nd, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-technologies-and-crossover-distribution-announce-distributor-partnership-2) [![Birkel Electric Increases Team Productivity with Sonim’s XP8](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BirkelElectric-logo-1.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/birkel-electric-increases-team-productivity-with-sonims-xp8) ## [Birkel Electric Increases Team Productivity with Sonim’s XP8](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/birkel-electric-increases-team-productivity-with-sonims-xp8) The Company Since 1967, Birkel Electric has provided full-service industrial and commercial electrical contracting services throughout the St. Louis area and has been a customer of Sonim Technologies since January 2020. The ChallengeAs a commercial and industrial electrical contracting... 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