Self-storage real estate investment trust Extra Space Storage Inc. has implemented Centershift Inc.'s Storage Enterprise rental-management software at all of its 900-plus facilities. After significant analysis, the self-storage operator decided to use Centershift's technology as the foundation of its newly developed, cloud-based, proprietary property-management and sales system.

Centershift was selected because real-time access to accurate and timely data saves us money, enhances operational performance and creates a better customer experience," said Karl Haas, chief operating officer for Extra Space.

Centershift is very pleased to partner with a world-class organization like Extra Space. We have several things in common, including the passion to deliver a unique product with exceptional customer service," said Terry Bagley, president and CEO of Centershift. "We love clients that embrace technology to enhance their customer experience and integrate operational systems to enhance the bottom line. Extra Space Storage is one of those companies.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Extra owns and/or operates 910 self-storage properties in 34 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The company's properties comprise approximately 610,000 units and 66.5 million square feet of rentable storage space.

Based in Salt Lake City, Centershift provides software solutions to the self-storage industry. The company's client base includes two self-storage REITs as well as many large ownership and management organizations. Its Store Enterpise and Advantage applications were designed for integration with websites, call centers, corporate offices and other business systems.