Samsara and General Motors Work to Optimize Cloud-Based Fleet Management

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Samsara Inc. (IOT) has announced a partnership with General Motors (GM) to enhance fleet management for shared customers. The integration allows 2015 or newer GM vehicles equipped with OnStar to connect to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud without any additional hardware. This solution provides a comprehensive view of vehicle data, including fuel usage, location, speed, and tire pressure, all accessible through a single dashboard. The offering aims to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety within fleet operations.

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• Integration with GM enhances visibility and management of commercial fleets.
• No additional hardware installation required for connected vehicles.
• Provides critical real-time data through a single dashboard.

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New Integration Provides Shared Customers with Streamlined Access to Commercial Vehicle Insights

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at its customer conference Beyond, Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) announced it will work with General Motors (GM) (NYSE: GM) to give shared customers a holistic view of their commercial fleets and help them operate more efficiently. Through this integrated solution, properly equipped 2015 or newer GM vehicles with the OnStar embedded module will gain connectivity to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud with no installation or additional hardware required.

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Samsara’s integration with GM vehicles is now available for fleet customers in the U.S. with Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac MY2015 or newer OnStar equipped GM vehicles. Access to GM’s connected vehicle data through Samsara’s integrated solution will streamline and increase the visibility of eligible GM vehicles through a single dashboard on Samsara’s platform. This holistic view of vehicle insights – including fuel levels and usage, fleet vehicle location, speed, and tire pressure – alongside additional operations data on Samsara’s platform, will help optimize fleet productivity and safety, simplify workflows, and improve efficiency.

“We know our fleet customers value the opportunity to protect their assets and make their business operations more productive,” said Michelle Calloway, Director of OnStar Business Solutions at GM. “By leveraging OnStar’s embedded hardware for our integrated solution with Samsara, fleet managers will now have access to a singular platform that includes valuable insights, helping to make fleet operations more seamless and efficient.”

“At Samsara, we’re building integrations that help our customers digitize their physical operations and provide streamlined access to critical, real-time data,” explained Chris Mozzocchi, Senior Director of Product Management at Samsara. “Our work with GM will help fleet managers quickly and easily connect their OnStar embedded vehicles to our Connected Operations Cloud, consolidate their data, and better manage their day-to-day operations.”

This integrated solution is currently available in early access for eligible GM vehicles in the United States. Learn more at https://www.onstar.com/us/en/business-solutions and on Samsara’s App Marketplace.

About GM
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

About Samsara
Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. 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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Media contact:

Andie Rodriguez, andie.rodriguez@samsara.com, 6507043044

Source: Samsara

FAQ

What is the new integration between Samsara and General Motors about?

Samsara's integration with General Motors provides customers access to connected vehicle data, improving fleet management through a single dashboard.

Which GM vehicles are compatible with Samsara's solution?

The solution is available for GM vehicles from 2015 or newer that are equipped with OnStar.

How does the Samsara and GM integration benefit fleet managers?

It offers a unified platform for vehicle insights, improving efficiency, productivity, and safety.

When was the Samsara and GM integration announced?

The announcement was made at Samsara's customer conference.

Is there any hardware needed for the Samsara integration with GM?

No, the integration requires no additional hardware installation for eligible GM vehicles.