QuikStor Security & Software

Enterprise Suite: corporate office and management software

QuikStorSecurity & Software, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., is pleased to introduceits new Enterprise Suite corporate office and management software. Features ofthe package include:

Account Management

QuikStor's account-management software provides business answers when theyare needed. Customer service representatives, district managers and thecorporate office can view real-time site information about occupancy, vacancyand details regarding individual tenants. No more waiting for overnighttransmissions or backup disks to arrive from the sites. Corporate personnel canhave instant access to modify tenant records, add notes, take payments, etc.

QuikStor's enterprise management tools are optimized for the bandwidth of anyInternet connection or private frame-relay network. It even works on a 56Kconnection. The entire system is seamless and non-intrusive--the corporateoffice can even access tenant files without the property manager's interventionor knowledge.

Call Center

Fromone centralized location, or from multiple corporate call centers, sales agentscan help prospective customers select and reserve a unit at any storagelocation. They can process payments and deposits by credit card, and immediatelydirect that money into the property's merchant account or a master corporateaccount. Agents can even perform complete tenant move-ins or reservations, andthe information at the site is updated immediately. Tenant account records areupdated instantly and reflect the latest call-center activity. Each agent's workis in "real time" and does not require any action on the part ofproperty managers. Likewise, all work done by the property managers is instantlyreflected at each call-center workstation.

Corporate Office

QuikStor's corporate-office software automatically prints site-specificreports on whatever schedule they are needed. Each morning, those reports arewaiting for the property manager and his account representatives andcustomer-service employees. Reports can also be automatically e-mailed to thedistrict manager, regional manager, business partners and accountants. Thecorporate-office software also includes a full suite of consolidated sitereports. The monthly revenue and marketing information from an entire district,region, division or enterprise is aggregated for quick and accurate executiveviewing.

To protect a business against disaster, the Enterprise Suite canautomatically retrieve daily offsite backups from each facility for storage atdesignated headquarters. For added protection, QuikStor software canautomatically back up to removable media.

Individual Door Alarms

QuikStor's QuikGuard and QuikSentry door alarms provide a competitive edge intenant security. Both systems are true wireless and designed specifically forthe harsh metallic and abusive environment of a self-storage facility.Installation is extremely easy, without pulling any wire or accessing a tenant'sunit.

QuikStor door alarms provide wide area coverage and a visual crime deterrent,all within a sleek, rugged case. They are available in either a 10- or 20-yearbattery version. The company's management software automatically tracks whichstorage units have door alarms and monitors all door activity. It allowsmanagers to rent door monitoring for a modest surcharge, typically $5 per month.This can increase a facility's gross revenue by an additional 5 percent to 10percent. Managers can alarm their entire site or purchase only as much securityas needed. Expand-on-demand security is a QuikStor specialty.

The company's support staff can even service its security systems though atelephone line. With more than 100,000 wireless alarms installed, QuikStor hasthe proven products and expertise to provide a reliable, affordable securitysolution to any size facility and budget.

Management Software

QuikStorintroduced the industry's first Windows management software in 1995. This yearthe company introduced Express, its successful third-generation version.QuikStor Express automatically completes dozens of time-consuming tasks withoutany manager intervention, eliminating human error and the manager's "closeof day" routine. The package offers options for automatic credit-cardbilling and multistation networking.

QuikStor's QuikEmail option reduces the time, materials and postage costs ofmailing letters. Without any work on behalf of the manager, tenantsautomatically receive e-mail messages of late notices, invoices, receipts, aswell as copies of any certified notices. The manager controls the list of whichtenants receive materials by e-mail, postal mail or both.

QuikStor uses strong encryption and multilevel security so owners canrestrict who has access to their business records. The software supports optionsfor rental incentives, such as $1 move-in; free days, weeks or months; discountcoupons; reduced rent for any time period, etc. Owners can even createadditional income accounts to meet specific needs.

QuikStor understands managers' concerns about being able to use Windows andoperate Windows software. Because of the intuitive design of Express, it is verysimple to use. The company provides expert data conversion from a site's currentmanagement software and can train employees at a corporate headquarters and eachmanager's office.

Every week, QuikStor helps sites convert from DOS management software to itsWindows management products. These clients experience a very mild learningcurve. And with QuikStor, it is simple to add a second, third or 100thworkstation at any busy property.

QuikStor has the power to integrate self-storage management, retail salesand site security. It can custom-program integrations with a site's truck rentaland routing, accounts payable, payroll or other software. For more information,call 800.321.1987, e-mail [email protected];www.quikstor.com.