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.

Valet Self-Storage Startup Omni Enables Item Sharing, Renting Between Customers

Oct 19, 2018

Update 10/19/18 – Omni now allows its valet self-storage customers to rent out their stored items, with the option to move any collected income to an XRP cryptocurrency wallet instead of a conventional bank account. XRP is a form of cryptocurrency...

Self-Storage Co-Op StoreLocal Partners With Empower Software to Bring Storage Commander to Australia, New Zealand

Oct 12, 2018

StoreLocal, a cooperative created by independent self-storage operators to offer member benefits with economies of scale, has partnered with Empower Software Technologies Inc. to offer Storage Commander property-management software to facility...

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Finding Self-Storage Operational Success With an IoT (Internet of Things) Platform

Oct 02, 2018

This case study from PTI Security Systems explores how Advantage Storage in McKinney, Texas, is achieving its company objectives by using an IoT (Internet of Things) platform. The free publication highlights the challenges the self-storage...

ISS News Desk: New Self-Storage Technology Products Hit the Market

Sep 26, 2018

Like the world at large, the self-storage industry is being changed by technology. As consumers and professionals, we’re regularly introduced to new tech tools and features that make our lives and businesses more streamlined, convenient and...

Self-Storage Software Provider SiteLink Integrates With OpenTech CIA API

Sep 25, 2018

Self-storage technology firms SiteLink and OpenTech Alliance Inc. have arranged an integration between two of their products to facilitate automated gate access. Sitelink’s cloud-based facility-management software now integrates with the API ...

Data Breach and Cyber-Attack in Self-Storage: Risk, Prevention and Response

Sep 20, 2018

Data breaches and cyber-attacks are real threats for self-storage businesses, even small, independent operators. Here’s a review of national incidents from 2017, tips for lowering your risk and preventing exposure, and strategies for responding in...

Inside Self-Storage, Janus International Host Webinar on Self-Storage ‘Smart’ Technology

Sep 18, 2018

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Janus International Group LLC are hosting a free webinar on Oct. 18 focused on new industry technology and its impact on business revenue. “Creating ‘Smart' Self-Storage Facilities” will be presented by Terry Bagley...

WEBINAR - Creating ‘Smart’ Self-Storage Facilities: Shaking Up the Industry!

Sep 15, 2018

Learn what it means to have a "smart" self-storage facility and how it can positively impact your business in a new online event hosted by Inside Self-Storage and Janus International Group.

CallPotential Releases 2.0 Version of Its Platform for Self-Storage Operations

Sep 07, 2018

CallPotential, a provider of lead-management and do-it-yourself call-center solutions for self-storage operations, has released version 2.0 of its platform. The update includes omni-channel enhancements and new capabilities, including two-way...