Digitization in Hazardous Areas — Industry Survey 2026

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Question 1 of 8

What industry sector does your organization primarily operate in?

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Question 2 of 8

What mobile devices do your field workers currently use in hazardous areas?

Select all that apply.

Feature phones (basic/rugged)

Android smartphones (consumer)

Android smartphones (ATEX/IECEx certified)

iPhones (consumer, not certified)

iPhones (ATEX/IECEx certified)

Tablets

No mobile devices in hazardous areas

Other

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Question 3 of 8

How would you rate your organization's digital maturity in field operations?

1 — Paper-based/manual processes

2 — Some digital tools but mostly manual

3 — Mixed digital and manual

4 — Mostly digital with some manual gaps

5 — Fully digital and connected

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Question 4 of 8

What is the biggest challenge with technology in your ATEX/Ex zones?

Finding certified devices that workers actually want to use

Cost of explosion-proof equipment

Keeping up with certification requirements

Integrating field devices with existing IT systems

Device management and security

Connectivity in remote/offshore locations

Worker resistance to new technology

Other

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Question 5 of 8

Is your organization currently evaluating or planning a digital transformation for field operations?

Yes, actively implementing

Yes, in planning/evaluation phase

Considering it but no concrete plans

No current plans

Already completed our transformation

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Question 6 of 8

How do you currently manage mobile devices across office and hazardous area environments?

Same MDM/UEM platform for all

Separate systems for office vs. field

Manual management (no MDM)

We don't manage field devices centrally

Not applicable

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Question 7 of 8

Would your organization consider iPhone as a standardized field device if it were Zone 1/Division 1 certified?

Definitely yes — we prefer iPhone/iOS

Probably yes — if cost-competitive

Possibly — would need to evaluate

Unlikely — we're committed to Android

No — we don't need smartphones in hazardous areas

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Question 8 of 8

What is your role in technology/device decisions for field operations?

Final decision maker

Key influencer/recommender

Technical evaluator

End user/field worker

Procurement

HSE/Safety

Other

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Any additional thoughts on digitization challenges in your industry?

Digitization in Hazardous Areas — Industry Survey 2026

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