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Samsara's SOCO Study Highlights Small-Asset Tracking as IoT Growth Driver

Jul 15, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The vendor-commissioned but methodologically disclosed study quantifies sizable ROI from asset visibility, potentially accelerating SMB IoT capex and Samsara's orders in the near term, while expanding the broader IoT asset-tracking narrative; credibility is aided by Wakefield Research, yet not a neutral third-party.

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Samsara's 2026 State of Connected Operations report quantifies an CAD $18M annual drain from untracked assets in mid-size firms, with 72% of losses from items under $14K. Real-time visibility could curb downtime and emergency rentals, boosting demand for Samsara's asset-tracking devices and accelerating SMB IoT adoption across North America and Europe.

  • Samsara releases 2026 SOCO report quantifying asset theft costs. CAD $18M annual drain for mid-size firms.
  • 72% losses come from assets under $14K (tools, sensors, parts). Heavy machinery theft less dominant.
  • 71% of operations without asset tracking face quarterly theft. 25% of equipment budgets replace losses.
  • 35% of Canadian firms cut insurance premiums via asset tracking. 66% report fewer project delays.
  • Survey covered 1,500 executives across 7 countries Feb 5–17, 2026. Wakefield Research conducted the study.

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