SAN FRANCISCO - Samsara Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:IOT), known for its Connected Operations™ Cloud, has been chosen by USIC to digitize its operations. USIC, a leader in underground utility damage prevention, will utilize Samsara's technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in its operations. The integration of Video-Based Safety, Panic Button, and Vehicle Telematics is expected to improve service delivery and reduce costs.
USIC marks underground utility lines across the United States, a task that involves 12,000 field service technicians and approximately 84 million projects annually. The company's services are increasingly in demand due to population growth in rural regions and ongoing government investments in infrastructure.
USIC's Chief Operating Officer, Richard Batelaan, emphasized the importance of Samsara's real-time data in ensuring technician safety and effective service delivery. The technology aims to keep technicians safe and support the company's goal of zero safety incidents and injuries.
Tom Karnowski, USIC's Vice President of Environment, Health, and Safety, highlighted the critical need to protect technicians from vehicle incidents, the most significant risk they face. Samsara's platform was selected for its user-friendly interface and potential safety improvements. In a pilot program with Samsara, USIC saw a significant reduction in mobile phone usage, no seat belt incidents, and rolling stops among its technicians.
Samsara's Vehicle Telematics is also expected to boost USIC's environmental stewardship by increasing fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The real-time data provided by the platform will allow for improved vehicle utilization and customer service, a notable upgrade from the 20-minute data delay experienced with USIC's previous provider.
Lara Caimi, President of Worldwide Field Operations at Samsara, praised USIC's strategic innovation and deployment of new technologies. She acknowledged USIC's leadership in serving communities and shaping the future of utility services.
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