Mid Atlantic Entry Systems Chooses INSOMNIAC® CIA as Their Preferred Self-Storage Access Control Solution

Mid Atlantic Entry Systems Chooses INSOMNIAC® CIA as Their Preferred Self-Storage Access Control Solution

October 16, 2018– Phoenix, AZ. OpenTech Alliance, Inc. announced Mid Atlantic Entry Systems, Inc, headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia, a field service company that has supported Self-Storage operators with their access control and perimeter security needs for over 28 years has become an OpenTech Channel Partner. Tim Morgan acquired the company 3 years ago after working 20 years for Mid Atlantic, Inc. Having seen the company go through expansions and technology advancements he was elated at the opportunity to own and manage the business.

Mid Atlantic, Inc., and OpenTech Alliance have had a relationship for years and Tim was excited to see the launch of the industry’s first cloud-based INSOMNIAC CIA Access Control solution. “In today’s competitive environment we wanted to offer our customers more options,” stated Tim. “We immediately fell in love with the equipment, in fact, I personally installed the first systems at self-storage facilities, so I could see first-hand how easy it is to install. The ease of the retrofit by utilizing the existing wires made the upgrade install simple.” Tim continued, “We are excited for all the recent integrations to the OpenTech IoE including HVAC control and business expansion efforts this partnership has brought to our company.”

Gary Carland, Channel Development Manager for OpenTech Alliance, emphasized the point, “Every technology we develop is designed entirely to help self-storage operators, and in this case our dealers work smarter and more efficiently.” Gary added, “Due to the easy installation process, INSOMNIAC CIA saves both the installer and customer time and money.” Tim commented, “Technical Support is really where we noticed a night and day difference!” “With the other industry Access Control providers, we would wait a long time to be contacted, despite the fact we pay for rapid support.” “With OpenTech, we do an install, get on the phone and directly speak with Tech Support, and it’s all a very straightforward process.”

To learn more about the OpenTech Alliance Channel Partner opportunities, contact Gary Carland at gcarland@opentechalliance.com or 828.551.1210.

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