Sonim Technologies, Inc..
SONM.US | Manufacture of communication equipment
Sonim Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets ruggedized mobile phones and accessories primarily for workers in extreme, hazardous, and isolated environments. The company's products include ultra-rugged mobile phones, barcode scanners, and various accessories like headsets, remote speaker ...Show More
Better Health for All
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Sonim Technologies' core products, rugged mobile phones, deliver substantial health benefits by enhancing safety and hygiene in critical environments. Their devices are designed for public safety, healthcare workers, and school personnel, enabling critical communication during emergencies and reducing response times.
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The phones can be disinfected with various cleaning products, which helps prevent pathogen transmission, particularly relevant for hospital staff where nearly 99% of smartphones were found contaminated.
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The company's crisis communications solutions for schools aim to improve safety and minimize risk during emergency situations.
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There is no evidence that Sonim's products have negative health outcomes. While the company's products support first responders and healthcare workers during emergencies,
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there is no evidence of specific actions taken by the company during public health emergencies beyond the utility of its products. There is no evidence of the company collecting or managing health-related data, nor any information on specific health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, or mental health initiatives.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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As of December 31, 2024, none of the company's 131 full-time employees and 29 contractors are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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The company states it has not experienced any work stoppages and considers its relations with employees to be good.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Sonim Technologies conducted on-site audits for its ODM factory, a tier-1 supplier, in 2018 and again in February 2023, indicating an audit frequency of approximately 5 years between on-site reviews for tier-1 suppliers.
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The company integrates social or environmental clauses into supplier contracts, and 100% of FIH (an ODM supplier) completed a JAC audit on February 13, 2023, which included signing a supplier code of conduct.
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Sonim has a policy on conflict minerals and formally adheres to the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
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Information regarding conflict minerals is available for at least 50% of suppliers, and the company reports that tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold only originate from scrap or recycled sources.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on Planet-Friendly Business.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Sonim Technologies, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Sonim Technologies states that no known material cybersecurity incidents have occurred.
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The company utilizes Binarly's Transparency Platform for automated security scanning of Android OS and firmware, identifying potential security risks before device deployment.
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This includes continuous, automated scanning for known vulnerabilities and hidden backdoors.
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Additionally, the company conducts regular vulnerability scans and tests using threat intelligence feeds for hardware and software.
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Sonim's products are built to conform to wireless standards and are regulated by government agencies like the FCC and NTIA, which also regulate testing and certification for wireless devices.
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The company is committed to maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance, particularly with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) initiatives, and uses Binarly to automate the creation of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for compliance verification and carrier approvals.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Sonim Technologies' products are designed to exceed industry benchmarks for durability, ensuring performance in extreme conditions, and many devices come with a three-year warranty covering defects and accidental damage.
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The company supports product repairability by making spare parts available for 7 years after a product is no longer sold.
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Furthermore, no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to waste or sustainability have been mentioned in the provided articles.
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