U-Haul Introduces Self-Storage ‘Scan & Go’ Technology in Response to COVID-19

Apr 21, 2020

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,500 self-storage facilities across North America, is introducing contact-free shopping technology across its Canada and U.S. properties in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Janus Releases All-in-One External Smart Lock for Self-Storage Unit Doors

Apr 15, 2020

Janus International, a global manufacturer and supplier of building components and security technology for the self-storage industry, has added an all-in-one, external unit-door lock to its suite of smart-entry products. Nokē One is a retrofit...

OpenTech Simplifies Kiosk Purchases to Assist Self-Storage Operators in Touch-Free Facility Operation

Apr 08, 2020

OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of self-storage kiosks, call-center services and other technology, is helping self-storage owners achieve touch-free facility operation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by accelerating...

Virtual Management in Self-Storage: Combining Automation Technology With a Human Touch

Apr 03, 2020

Unattended self-storage facilities have had their challenges, but virtual management blends human presence with technological advancements to improve operation and the customer experience. Read how.

Leveraging PWAs Together With SEO to Boost Your Self-Storage Marketing Power

Mar 27, 2020

Market saturation is threatening the effectiveness of traditional self-storage marketing practices. Learn how Progressive Web Apps and search engine optimization can work in tandem to increase online visibility and boost rentals.

Self-Storage REIT Life Storage Increases Digital Rental Services in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Mar 26, 2020

Life Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management company, has launched “Rent Now 2.0,” the second generation of its online rental platform, to increase digital rental services for customers during...

Store Space Self Storage Launches ‘Touchless Rentals’ to Combat Spread of COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020

Store Space Self Storage, which operates 30 facilities in 12 states, is using its Storage360 property-management platform to launch a “Touchless Rentals” program at all locations, effectively allowing customers to rent a unit and move in without...

Cyber Scams to Avoid During the Coronavirus Pandemic and Other Times of Crisis

Mar 25, 2020

Safeguarding your self-storage business against cyber attacks is always important, but it’s even more critical in times of crisis when the criminal element will step up its game. Here’s how to practice “virtual hygiene” during the coronavirus...

Inside Self-Storage World Expo Offers 4 Open-Forum Q&A Sessions

Mar 23, 2020

Update 3/23/20 – The ISS World Expo has been postponed to July 21-24, and the show’s four self-storage Q&A sessions have been rescheduled accordingly. Greenberger’s Legal Q&A will now take place on July 23, 4:30-6 p.m. The three other open-forum...

OpenTech Offers Self-Storage Operators Free Use of Its Online Rental Software

Mar 23, 2020

OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of self-storage kiosks, call-center services and other technology, is offering self-storage operators free use of its online rental software for six months to help them deal with the impact of the...