Technology

It’s critical that today's self-storage professionals be tech-savvy. Successful operations invest in management software, mobile technology, online tools, automation, security equipment and other amenities that provide tenant convenience and a higher level of performance and service.

Using a Computer-Based System to Manage Self-Storage Site Maintenance

Oct 02, 2020

Self-storage maintenance can be time-consuming and costly, but it’s critical to site safety, curb appeal, customer experience and the property endurance. A computer-based system can streamline site upkeep, helping you eliminate risk, improve...

A 3-Point Strategy to Operate Safely During COVID-19: Insight from Store Space Self Storage

Oct 02, 2020

Self-storage operators everywhere are adapting to the new reality of business in a time of coronavirus, embracing new operational tools and strategies. Store Space, which owns or manages more than 30 facilities in 15 states, shares its three-point...

DSV Panalpina Launches Unmanned Self-Storage in Copenhagen, Denmark

Sep 29, 2020

DSV Panalpina A/S, a Danish transport and logistics company, has entered the self-storage industry with the opening of Smarter Storage in Copenhagen, Denmark. The automated, multi-story facility at Blushøjvej 9, 2450 København is accessible via a...

CallPotential Adds Customer Call-Back Feature to Self-Storage Contact Center Software

Sep 25, 2020

CallPotential, a provider of lead-management and communications software for the self-storage industry, has added a new feature to its Contact Center software that allows customers who reach out to a storage company by phone to request a return...

Self-Storage Workplace Safety: Simple Steps to Minimize Hazards

Sep 24, 2020

Any self-storage facility can present safety hazards for tenants, staff and guests. To minimize risk at your property, be proactive through these simple steps.

Self-Storage REIT CubeSmart Launches Mobile App

Sep 04, 2020

CubeSmart, a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust and management company, has launched a mobile app that provides tenants with their gate codes, and allows them to manage their accounts and receive push notifications...

HowsMyStore.com Launches Smart Monitoring Solution for Self-Storage Operators

Sep 02, 2020

HowsMyStore.com (HMS) launched a new “smart” solution this week that helps self-storage operators monitor various systems and functions at their properties and gather facility data. Through an IoT (Internet of Things) platform, a central gateway...

Self-Storage E-Commerce Startup OpenUnit Receives $150K in Pre-Seed Funding

Sep 01, 2020

Toronto-based startup OpenUnit Inc., which offers a suite of software-style operational tools for self-storage operators via an e-commerce platform, has received $150,000 in pre-seed funding from Y Combinator, a U.S.-based startup incubator and...

Toronto Startup OpenUnit Launches Shopify-Style Platform for Self-Storage

Aug 25, 2020

Toronto-based startup OpenUnit Inc. has launched a new e-commerce platform for the self-storage industry that also offers many functionalities of a facility-management software. Aiming to be similar to Shopify, the all-in-one solution offers a...

Advice for Choosing the Right Management Software for Your Self-Storage Operation

Aug 25, 2020

The ability to run a self-storage operation efficiently and profitably has never been easier thanks to robust management-software solutions. The challenge is choosing the right one. Here’s some insight to help you make a smart decision.