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## [Sonim Rugged Devices and Applications Improve Productivity for Community Fire Department](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-devices-and-applications-improve-productivity-for-community-fire-department)

The Lick Hill Community Fire Department is based in Butler, Pa. Made up of 25 volunteer members, the department serves the 7,000 citizens of Summit Township, and provides additional services to the 187,000 citizens in Butler County. The department is a municipally certified emergency response...

 June 7th, 2022

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## [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

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## [Rugged Devices in Action: A Day in the Life of a Field Scientist](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-devices-in-action-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-field-scientist)

We talk a lot about the use of rugged devices in public safety, construction, logistics and industrial settings. One use case that’s pretty obvious but not often discussed is field science work. Dr. Mike Simpson, ecology consultant and communicator at Earth-Rooted Ecology Projects, reached out to...

 October 5th, 2021

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