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., 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.
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