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Thousands of Public Sector Organizations Nationwide Standardize on Samsara to Achieve Greater Community Impact

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Samsara's AI-powered platform improves the safety and efficiency of operations that support millions of Americans, from daily services to disaster response

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced that thousands of public sector organizations across the United States have standardized on Samsara. This widespread adoption by government agencies and education institutions underscores Samsara's proven ability to help the public sector optimize operations, safeguard communities, and maximize taxpayer dollars through real-time data and AI insights.

“Ever since we partnered with Samsara, we haven’t looked at competitors. Now we have a solution that is a cut above everybody and is helping us find new ways to improve safety and efficiency,” said Brian Blum, Assistant Director at Houston Public Works.

Public sector organizations face immense pressure to serve their communities with greater speed, safety, and transparency while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. From organizations supporting bustling urban centers to those in regions with constant severe weather threats, customers turn to Samsara to solve their complex operational challenges and drive greater impact.

Samsara’s customers include organizations across the public sector: Athens-Clarke County, GA; Berkeley County School District, WV; Canyons School District, UT; City and County of Denver, CO; City of Fort Lauderdale, FL; City of Houston Public Works, TX; City of Memphis, TN; City of New Orleans, LA; City of St. Petersburg, FL; Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA; Kansas Department of Transportation; Maine Department of Transportation; Memphis Light, Gas and Water; Michigan State University, Landscape Services; Mobile County Public Schools, AL; Monroe County, FL; Nebraska DOT; Oklahoma Department of Transportation and; State of Tennessee, Department of General Services, Vehicle & Asset Management, among others.

“Public sector organizations are essential to our communities, diligently working to keep critical services running and ensure public safety, even in the face of unprecedented challenges," said Sean McCann, AVP Public Sector at Samsara. “We’re driven by the opportunity to help our customers operate smarter with AI, and ultimately, better the lives of those that count on their services every day.”

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With Samsara, public sector organizations gain AI insights that empower them to:

  • Maximize budgets and operational efficiency: Samsara helps reduce fuel and energy waste, improve fleet utilization and maintenance, and enable smarter resource planning, leading to savings that can be reinvested back into communities. For example, Michigan State University Landscape Services reduced idling by 71%.
  • Protect frontline workers and communities: With real-time risk detection and 360° video coverage, Samsara enhances safety for frontline workers while protecting them from false claims. For example, Athens-Clarke County achieved a 50% reduction in harsh driving events.
  • Accelerate emergency response efforts: Location tracking with reliable connectivity and Weather Intelligence empowers organizations to efficiently deploy resources and navigate changing conditions during critical events. For example, Memphis Light, Gas, and Water quickly dispatches technicians to outage areas based on vehicle location.
  • Automate workflows and enhance responsiveness: Digital records and visibility into vehicles and equipment allows organizations to respond faster, reduce delays, and track service delivery with confidence. For example, Gwinnett County Public Schools saved more than 400 hours weekly across dispatch, supervisors, and transport managers.

Samsara's platform is further strengthened by its work with companies like Carahsoft, Esri, and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. Through these strategic collaborations, Samsara makes it easier for the public sector to adopt and scale modern technology, while also enhancing their efficiency and community support.

Customers share more stories of Samsara’s partnership and real-world impact*

  • “Samsara allows us to navigate routes more efficiently to avoid unsafe driving behaviors and get the job done quicker,” said Korey Jones, Collections Administrator at Athens-Clarke County. Read how Athens-Clarke County improved fuel efficiency by 58%.
  • “We're just experiencing the tip of the iceberg with Samsara. Everyday, we're finding something that's so neat about the platform. We’re just so glad we have Samsara for our students and our community,” said Eric Keesecker, Executive Director of School Transportation at Berkeley County Public Schools. Read how Berkeley County Public Schools streamlined parent communication and reduced the time spent reviewing video footage from hours to less than 20 minutes per inquiry.
  • “Our old systems only gave us lagging indicators and information after an incident, when it was too late. We wanted one provider that could give us leading indicators to help us make better decisions. Samsara has given us that, helping us improve safety and efficiency across our operations,” said Bill Zollo, Manager, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, Fleet Management Division at the City and County of Denver. Read how the City and County of Denver reduced serious accidents by 60% in one year.
  • “Having engine data in the dashboard gives us better information to make better decisions. When we see an engine fault come through, we notify the appropriate department and ask them to bring the vehicle in for repair. Doing that helps prevent additional damage from occurring and reduces downtime,” said Drew Newstrom, Automotive and Equipment Specialist at City of Fort Lauderdale. Read how the City of Fort Lauderdale reduced vehicle downtime by 28%.
  • “Technology helps us accomplish our mission and deliver services more efficiently and effectively. Samsara makes it possible for us to push the envelope forward,” said Scott Morgan, Director of Public Works at the City of Memphis. Read how the City of Memphis achieved a 75% reduction in distracted driving.
  • "Working with Samsara has been refreshing. Their team sees our vision, and they're always willing to help us overcome challenges and find new ways to improve how we operate,” said TK Kapous, Fleet Information Systems Coordinator at the City of St. Petersburg. Read how the City of St. Petersburg cut harsh driving events by 23%.
  • “One of the reasons we got AI Dash Cams is to keep our drivers safe, and to support the great job they do every day. Our drivers understand that the cameras are there to protect them, and they feel empowered by the accountability too,” said Charley Humble, Executive Director of Transportation at Gwinnett County Public Schools. Read how Gwinnett County Public Schools reduced harsh braking by 60% and seat belt violations by 47% in three months.
  • “Samsara has helped us reduce preventable vehicle collisions by 20%. It’s also helped us deconflict resources, which allows us to get power back on more quickly. All of that has enabled us to keep rates low,” said Doug McGowen, President and CEO at Memphis Light, Gas and Water. Read how Memphis Light, Gas and Water reduced preventable vehicle collisions.
  • "Samsara has given me the ability to stay informed during emergency operations, including snow emergencies, in a more accurate and detailed way than ever before. That means I can more easily keep important stakeholders, students, and staff on campus updated with the most up-to-date information,” said Matt Bailey, Landscape Services Manager at Michigan State University. Read how Michigan State University, Landscape Services improved communication and reduced vehicle idling by 71%.
  • "We get a lot of hurricane and severe storm activity, and filing timely, accurate FEMA reports is critical to our emergency response. With Samsara, we can generate reports that show where crews were, how far they traveled, and how long they were there, which is essential to getting reimbursed quickly,” said Bill Uptegrove, Operations Manager, Fleet Management at Monroe County. Read how Monroe County increased efficiency and improved response time to outages by 15%.
  • "We used to rely on pins on a board for asset tracking. With Samsara, we now have full, real-time visibility across our operations. That means quicker decisions, better resource allocation, and ultimately, improved public safety,” said Gerry Figueroa, Operations Administrative Major, Special Events at New Orleans Emergency Medical Services. Read how New Orleans Emergency Medical Services effectively tracked its fleet and improved safety with a 37% reduction in speeding and a 46% reduction in mobile phone usage.

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About Samsara

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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*All statistics and expectations listed herein are provided by Samsara’s customers.

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