The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a notable rise in technology use by self-storage operators. In this Sounds of Storage podcast, Kristi Adams of OpenTech Alliance discusses the most widely adopted tools in the industry today, how to choose...
Is it time for your self-storage business to go “cashless”? Technology has opened a new world for operators including how and when they receive payments for storage rentals.
StoreEase Virtual Management, which operates self-storage facilities and offers an online third-party management platform, has received a seed investment led by New York-based investment-management firm Bienville Capital Management LLC. StoreEase...
Access control is critical at every self-storage property. This article focuses on the technology that can be used at the main entry points such as the facility gate and management office. These tools offer so much more than security, providing...
PTI Security Systems, a provider of access-control and security solutions for the self-storage industry, has updated its StorLogix Cloud access-control software to incorporate several new features. Changes include a dark-mode user interface, which...
We’ve been hearing a lot about contactless technology since the start of the pandemic, but do you truly understand how it works and what it could mean for your self-storage business? Get a synopsis of benefits for facility operators and customers...
As self-storage security systems become more robust and technologically advanced, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting can seem complicated. Learn some effective strategies for keeping your modern components running smoothly.
Crime is rising across the nation in response to conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic. As a self-storage operator, you should be looking for ways to increase the fortification of your facility and avoid bad customer behavior. Here’s some...
Consumers like choices, so it’s no surprise that self-storage operators whose customer-service experience includes high-tech and high-touch (i.e., human) options will fare much better in today’s market than those that offer only one or the other...
While you might not think working as a self-storage operator is a risky job, it can be. There are many possible scenarios in which you could face some kind of danger. Would you know how to react?
