March 13, 2026 — Effective immediately, Pepperl+Fuchs’ explosion-protected mobile devices are also available through Everphone’s Device-as-a-Service model. Industrial and energy companies, among others, now benefit from secure, flexible and cost-efficient management of all their tablets and smartphones — including in hazardous environments.
Secure DaaS mobile devices now available for hazardous areas
Pepperl+Fuchs smartphones and tablets not only offer strong mobile performance with features such as 5G connectivity, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth and dual SIM, but are also specifically designed for frontline use and meet certification requirements such as IP68 and MIL-STD-810H.
They feature extremely scratch- and impact-resistant displays, can be operated while wearing gloves, offer push-to-talk functionality and support intrinsic safety for frontline workers (lone worker protection).
“With Pepperl+Fuchs, we are gaining a strong partner that brings safety expertise and industrial know-how into our DaaS model. Together, we enable frontline workers to work digitally in a safe and efficient way — while companies retain full control over their device fleets,” said Jan Dzulko, CEO of Everphone.
The following devices from the Pepperl+Fuchs mobile product line are now available through Everphone:
- The Smart-Ex 03 smartphone
- The Smart-Ex 203 smartphone
- The Pad-Ex 01 P12 Windows tablet
- The Tab-Ex 05 Android tablet
Everphone’s DaaS offering also includes a broad range of accessories for industrial use — from USB-C connectors for connecting external displays to the Bluetooth-enabled RSM-Ex 01 BT Z0 remote speaker microphone for safe use in high-noise environments.
“Smartphones and tablets are becoming the central link between people, cloud and machine through AI: they consolidate data, present AI results in context, enable fast and intuitive interaction — and are evolving into intelligent assistants in everyday workSascha Lekic, Global Portfolio Strategy lead, Mobile communication and HMI bei Pepperl+Fuchs.
Industrial hardware meets smart services
Through Everphone, these rugged devices can now be rented as needed via Device-as-a-Service — including lifecycle management, staging and free device replacement in case of damage. Companies benefit from consistently high SLAs, transparent costs and significantly reduced IT administrative effort.
Companies can now procure Pepperl+Fuchs devices via the Everphone portal as usual, ensuring standardized procurement and management processes for all required mobile devices — including explosion-protected models.
“Our customers want to put Industry 4.0 into practice — with secure mobile technology that is easy to deploy. Even for hazardous areas, Everphone offers the ideal service model: flexible usage, centralized management and simple, fast incident management," said Hendrik Haag, partner Alliance Manager at Pepperl+Fuchs.
From clipboard to tablet — digitalization at the frontline
The partnership aims to fundamentally simplify mobile work in industrial environments — from plant maintenance and quality assurance to real-time data collection.
Tasks that previously required a clipboard, flashlight, radio and measuring device can now be consolidated into a single rugged mobile device. Pepperl+Fuchs devices combine powerful cameras, sensor technology, lone worker protection, data capture, communication and augmented reality functions in explosion-protected hardware.
Through Everphone’s centralized management, companies can digitize their frontline workforce without having to manage complex device processes themselves — an ideal solution for energy providers, chemical and manufacturing companies, and logistics businesses with high safety requirements.
About Pepperl+Fuchs
As one of the leading companies in the automation industry, Pepperl+Fuchs is considered a pioneer in its markets worldwide with groundbreaking technologies. For conventional and future applications, the company based in Mannheim, Germany, offers a comprehensive portfolio for factory automation and for the process industry. At the same time, Pepperl+Fuchs is constantly advancing pioneering technologies and thus paving the way for its customers to meet the coming challenges of Industry 4.0.
About Enterprise Mobility
The Enterprise Mobility division of Pepperl+Fuchs provides comprehensive support to customers from a wide range of industries in the digitalization of explosion-protected and industrial applications as well as processes. Pepperl+Fuchs advises and supports as a global one-stop partner that connects infrastructure, mobile devices and accessories, software and employees in digital workflows and processes and implements state-of-the-art IIoT applications. The company’s more than 40 years of expertise is based on market and technology leadership in the areas of mobile solutions, mobile computing and communication (ECOM Instruments), human machine interfaces (HMI) for industrial and hazardous areas as well as industrial tablets and tablet-based solutions for industrial applications (Aava Mobile).
About Everphone
Everphone is the Device-as-a-Service platform for smartphones, tablets and laptops in enterprises. As a leading DaaS provider, Everphone manages the procurement, administration, security and replacement of mobile devices in mid-sized and large organizations — and enables free device choice for employees through its “Choose-your-own-Device” model. Existing device fleets can easily be transferred into the DaaS model through the “Buy-and-rent-back” rental repurchase option. In addition, Everphone offers managed services for MDM, mobile threat defense and carrier plan management.More than 1,000 organizations — from DAX-listed corporations to international consultancies — already trust Everphone. The company was founded in 2016 by Jan Dzulko and employs around 250 people across its offices in Berlin, Munich and Miami. In 2024, Everphone was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal for sustainability and, in 2026, the German Sustainability Award.
