Samsara Inc. announced on February 3, 2026 that it will build a permanent data‑center and fulfillment network in Canada to keep customer data within national borders and to provide faster, more reliable service to fleets and industrial customers across the country.
The new Canadian data‑center will be hosted on Amazon Web Services’ Canada region, allowing public‑sector and highly regulated private‑sector customers to store and process data locally in compliance with Canada’s strict data‑residency laws. The domestic fulfillment hub will reduce shipping lead times for hardware and support services, addressing the connectivity challenges that have historically limited the adoption of connected‑operations platforms in remote northern regions.
Samsara’s decision to invest in Canada comes after a strong Q3 FY2026 earnings report in which the company posted $416 million in revenue—up 29% year‑over‑year—and $1.745 billion in annual recurring revenue, a 29% increase. The quarter also marked the company’s first GAAP‑profitable period, with a non‑GAAP operating margin of 16% versus 5% in Q4 FY2025. The robust financial performance gives Samsara the resources to fund the Canadian expansion while maintaining its momentum in other international markets, where more than 15% of net new annual contract value is generated each quarter.
Liz Klein, Samsara’s Director for Canada, said the investment “will give Canadian customers the confidence that their data stays within Canada while still benefiting from the same AI‑driven insights that power our global platform.” She added that the domestic fulfillment network will “eliminate the need for customers to choose between regulatory compliance and cutting‑edge technology.”
The expansion is part of Samsara’s broader strategy to capture growth in international markets, where the company has seen a steady rise in net new contract value. While the 15% figure refers to overall international growth, the Canadian initiative is expected to accelerate adoption in a market that has been underserved by connected‑operations solutions, potentially unlocking new revenue streams and strengthening the company’s competitive position in North America.
The move also positions Samsara to better serve the Canadian public sector and Crown corporations, which have stringent data‑residency requirements. By localizing data storage and reducing latency, Samsara can offer more reliable real‑time analytics, a key differentiator in safety‑critical industries such as transportation and utilities. The investment signals management’s confidence in sustained demand for AI‑powered operational intelligence and a commitment to regulatory compliance as the company expands beyond the United States.
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