Connected operations are a driving force of the global economy; an estimated 40% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is linked to this type of activity. It is in this context that corporations have identified the need to continue investing in technology that enables greater security, protection, and, of course, efficiency.

Samsara ‘s most recent study, “The State of Connected Operations: Building for the Next Generation: Workplace Trends in Physical Operations,” yielded three key findings: Workers crave greater investment in safety and security; technologies are improving workforce safety, security, and efficiency; and leaders are successfully using technology to attract and retain the next generation of workers.

In the study presented by Samsara, it is reported that in Mexico, 71% of leaders plan to invest a moderate or significant amount in technology over the next five years to improve security and workforce protection; this result is only behind Germany, where 75% of leaders have this in mind.

“Innovation is already happening. In the case of trucking, what’s happening is that when your company faces certain challenges and problems, and you find out that a company in the same situation is achieving results, and these results are associated with technology, then technological adoption begins,” Brendali López, marketing director of Samsara in Mexico, commented in an interview with T21.

Based on Brendali López’s statement, the incorporation of technology accelerates when business owners see that it’s not so distant, but rather tangible in results such as road safety and asset security. This is true regardless of the company’s size.

One element that stands out and that they have visualized within the transportation sector at Samsara is that technology is not a threat, but rather can be a disruptive agent for a company that is more efficient and resilient.

One example of this is what Brendali López said about the opposition operators faced with the installation of cameras in the cabin : “Five or six years ago, they felt invaded by cameras; today, they see them as a work tool.”

From the executive’s perspective, this advancement in technological solutions allows them to embrace new developments, having a positive impact on their businesses. “This element has been key to technological adoption in organizations,” Brendali López considered, especially by achieving impacts not only in one part of the business but also by finding comprehensive solutions.

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In response to the need for companies in the connected operations market to be more efficient, but also to strengthen their activities in the field of property security and road safety, Samsara presented new products within the framework of Smart Operations Mexico 2024.

This is the first edition of this event that brings together current and potential Samsara clients. Julia Monroy, Samsara’s regional sales director in Mexico, described that by listening to the market, they identify the needs in four major areas: property security, road safety, efficiency and improving operations.

In this context, Samsara officially launched two innovations in its platform and two products: the asset tracker, the engine immobilizer 2.0, connected workflows and detection with artificial intelligence for its cameras.

These new features are designed to continue boosting the results achieved by Samsara, with more than 200 thousand accidents, 230 thousand digitalized workflows and 1.3 million tons of CO2 emissions emitted, this during just one year of ecosystem operation.

In the area of ​​connected workflows , the launch of Samsara is aimed at reducing the use of paper, connecting the central office with field operations and that this translates into efficiency, but also into real-time security, as presented by Cristina Sánchez, Samsara’s Pre-Sales Engineering Manager.

Among the advantages of Connected Workflows are the ability to automatically assign forms, manage approvals and create tasks based on contextual information, enter geofences or detect accidents on roads.

Regarding innovations with artificial intelligence, they are based on three solutions: fatigue identification, lane change warnings and frontal collision alert, which, as explained by Rodrigo Papetti, Director of Product Management at Samsara, seek to reduce the imminent risks of collisions and accidents.

As for lane departure detection, these systems have been identified as being able to reduce accidents by up to 25% on their own, Papetti said.

Regarding fatigue, Samsara’s global director said that it is a risk factor that is even more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol. “The solution analyzes 17 inputs from a drowsy driver , which can include touching the face, closing the eyes, yawning, or head movements, among others.”

The Asset Tag is the first enterprise-grade asset tracker designed for tracking and managing high-value assets. “It is one of the smallest and most powerful devices in the industry,” said Cristina Sánchez. It can be used on assets with or without power.

“This team uses the Samsara network and takes advantage of all telematic terminals to be able to locate them. The more the network grows, the more coverage there is,” added Cristina Sánchez.

Meanwhile, the 2.0 engine immobilizer is a solution designed for the Mexican market, which responds to the security needs demanded by transporters. “There are various user interfaces, roles and permissions that can be applied in the Samsara Web Panel, to achieve a more secure solution,” Pepetti said.

Various solutions such as asset tracking, innovations in detection with artificial intelligence and connected workflows were presented last June at the Beyond Samsara event, held in Chicago.

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