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.

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WEBINAR - Self-Storage Mobile Technology: Reaching Your Customers Where They Are

May 20, 2019

Learn how mobile technology affects consumer behavior and self-storage operations in a new online event hosted by Inside Self-Storage and Janus International.

7 Reasons You Should Be Texting as Part of Your Self-Storage Customer Experience

May 18, 2019

Research shows that consumers prefer text messaging over other forms of communication, so why would you contact your self-storage prospects and tenants any other way? Here are seven reasons you should be texting as part of your customer experience.

Self-Storage Co-Op Storelocal Partners With Tenant Inc. to Expand Unassisted Move-In Technology Suite

May 16, 2019

Storelocal, a cooperative created by independent self-storage operators to offer member benefits with economies of scale, has signed a lease-to-transfer agreement with technology-development firm Tenant Inc. The partnership will allow Tenant Inc...

Storage Star Breaks Ground on Smart-Tech, Solar-Powered Self-Storage Facility in Napa, CA

May 13, 2019

Storage Star, a self-storage operator with locations in five states, broke ground last week on a new facility in Napa, Calif., that will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy and equipped with high-tech features. The property at 300 Devlin...

Individual Unit-Door Security Technology: The Benefits to Self-Storage Tenants and Operators

May 03, 2019

Your self-storage customers expect their belongings to be safe at your facility, but they also want convenient access to their space. Individual unit-door security offers both benefits. Today’s technology provides you with a competitive advantage...

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Self-Storage Conversion Case Study: How Keylock Storage in Reno, NV, Hit the Lease-Up Jackpot

May 01, 2019

In this case study from Janus International Group, discover why Keylock Storage chose to convert a former Kmart store in Reno, Nev., to drive-through storage, and the role automation and security technology play in this modern facility. Learn...

Crime-Stopping Security Components for Modern Self-Storage Facilities

Apr 28, 2019

Without a modern security system, your self-storage facility could become a criminal target. Learn about the components every site needs today, the latest technology available, how to maintain your system and when to upgrade.

Speed Trap: Where Self-Storage Meets Technological Evolution in the Age of Acceleration

Apr 26, 2019

Though the self-storage industry has been historically slow to evolve and adopt new technologies, there’s plenty to suggest operators are now embracing advancement, enhancement and evolutionary tools thanks to greater systems integration.

Using GDS Technology in Self-Storage

Apr 22, 2019

Self-storage operators can capitalize on global distribution systems (GDS) to reduce costs while accommodating consumers’ desire for automation. Find out how a GDS works and how it can help you maintain balance between technology and customer...

The Storage Group Integrates ClickandStor Move-In Platform With Storage Commander Self-Storage Software

Apr 17, 2019

The Storage Group (TSG), an Internet-marketing company that serves the self-storage industry, has integrated its ClickandStor online-rental tool with Storage Commander self-storage management software. As a result, Storage Commander customers will...