FM World Survey - Sonim Technologies

Some employees in the facilities sector work in demanding and risky environments, often on their
own. For these people, reliable communications devices are essential.

Sonim Technologies, a provider of ultra-rugged, water-submersible mobile phones designed for
workers in challenging environments, is running a one-minute survey to better understand how
the FM sector views and uses rugged communication devices.

As a thank you for taking part in this poll, you will be entered into a prize draw. One person will
win a case of champagne, another will win half a case and six more participants will receive an
individual bottle of fizz.

1. Do you use rugged communication devices in your organisation?

Do you use rugged communication devices in your organisation? Yes

Considering using them

2. If yes, which staff use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply)

If yes, which staff use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply) Security guards

Cleaning operatives

Maintenance operatives

Air-conditioning engineers

Lift engineers

Technical engineers

Pest control specialists

Construction workers

Surveyors

Management

Other (please state)

If Other (please specify)

3. Why do you use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply)

Why do you use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply) To support and protect lone workers

Real time attendance reporting

Track cleaning and security guard tours

To cope with extreme workplace environments such as working at height, in dusty, noisy or humid conditions

4. Which of the following do you look for in a rugged communication device? (tick all that
apply)

Which of the following do you look for in a rugged communication device? (tick all that apply) Water-submersible

Ability to drop from height

Long talk time and standby time

Extended (such as three-year) warranties as standard

Ability to operate in temperatures from -20 to +55 Celsius

Functionality in dusty environments

Functionality in environments with chemicals and toxic substances

Widely-spaced keys for ease of use with gloves

Camera and bright flash to report critical job site damage in real time with photo evidence

Ability to track employees by scanning Near Field Communication tags placed around the worksite

Outdoor tracking using GPS

Lone worker safety support

Other (please state)

If Other (please specify)

5. In what environments do you use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply)

In what environments do you use rugged communication devices? (tick all that apply) Transport

Security

Chemicals

Cleaning

Ports

Engineering

Entertainment and leisure

Emergency services

Manufacturing

Health and social care

Utilities

Oil and gas

Waste management

Distribution centres

Agricultural and forestry

Construction sites

Other (please state)

If Other (please specify)

6. In which sector do you work?

In which sector do you work? Facilities management or security service provider

Agriculture, fishing or forestry

Oil, chemicals, mining

Engineering, construction, manufacturing

Electricity, gas, water

Wholesale and retail trade

Leisure, hotels, catering

Transport and storage

Communications and media

Finance, banking, insurance, law

Property

Management consultancy

Recruitment consultancy

Central government, NGOs

Local government

Armed Services and MoD

Healthcare

Training and education or professional body

Charity/ voluntary sector

Other (please state)

7. To be entered into a draw for a chance of winning one of eight champagne prizes, please
fill in your details below:

To be entered into a draw for a chance of winning one of eight champagne prizes, please fill in your details below: Name
Organisation
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Thank you for your time filling out this poll.