United Rentals' Wedge Wins 2026 Industrial IoT Product of the Year
Event summary
- United Rentals' Wedge® remote monitoring solution won the 2026 Industrial IoT Product of the Year award from TMC.
- Wedge is part of United Rentals' Worksite Performance Solutions™ portfolio, enabling real-time jobsite monitoring.
- The solution helps customers identify issues earlier, reduce risk, and make more informed operational decisions.
- United Rentals operates 1,658 rental locations globally with a fleet valued at $22.59 billion.
The big picture
The award highlights United Rentals' push to differentiate through digital solutions in a fragmented equipment rental market. As industrial IoT adoption grows, the ability to offer real-time monitoring could become a key competitive advantage. With a global footprint and $22.59 billion fleet, United Rentals is positioning itself as a leader in connected worksite technology.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly construction and industrial customers integrate Wedge into their operations.
- Competitive Response
- Whether rivals like Hertz Equipment Rental or Sunbelt Rentals accelerate their own IoT offerings.
- Revenue Impact
- The extent to which Wedge drives incremental revenue through premium service tiers.
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