OpenTech Alliance, the PropTech leader in self storage, is pleased to announce a new integration between Kinnovis, a leader in self storage facility management software, and the company’s INSOMNIAC® CIA (Centralized Intelligent Access) access control platform and INSOMNIAC SmartLock™ electronic locks. This collaboration provides self storage operators with access to a more secure, streamlined and automated facility management solution.
The integration of Kinnovis’ AI-powered solutions with OpenTech’s access control and locking systems offers a simplified approach to access and security management. The integration eliminates the time spent on manual tasks previously required to grant tenants access to your property and ensures facility access is updated in real-time to reflect current account status. The integration also enables operators to provide self-service support at key tenant access points, like the option to pay a bill or retrieve a lost access code, directly from the keypad or a mobile device. With this integration, self storage operators can save costs on customer support and ensure more responsive service, optimize staff time, and improve security with real-time updates and access management.
Kinnovis Access Control Integration Streamlines Overlock, Access Control Management for Self Storage Operators
This integration provides key benefits to self storage operators and their tenants, including:
- Automated Overlocking: Automatically lock or unlock units based on tenant payment status, removing the need for manual interventions by staff.
- Streamlined Access Permissions: Automate the granting or revocation of access control credentials, reducing errors and saving time when tenant information changes.
- Tenant Account and Access Coordination: Synchronize tenant billing with facility access to ensure delinquent tenants are automatically restricted from entry until payment is processed and provide self-service tools to resolve access issues, reducing administrative workload.
Cube Storage Co-Founder, OpenTech Chief Product Officer Comment on Kinnovis Access Control Integration
Cube Storage in Andoversford, Cheltenham, UK became the first self storage operator to leverage the integration at its brand new container storage facility that just opened to the public. “We wanted to bring a tech-first solution to Cheltenham,” stated Adam Crohill, Co-Founder at Cube Storage. “We invested heavily in facility security and automation, partnering with OpenTech to add CIA cloud-based access keypads and Bluetooth SmartLocks to provide our community with the most secure and convenient storage solution possible. OpenTech and Kinnovis’ agility and willingness to integrate their technology helped make that vision a reality.”
This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of self storage operators and their tenants. As the industry continues to shift towards automated and remote management, integrations like this one are critical to drive innovation, simplify operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
“This is a perfect example of how we are working to create a fully open and integrated ecosystem for self storage operators, offering advanced, yet easy-to-use solutions that address the growing demands for security and convenience in the industry,” said Jon Loftin, Chief Product Officer at OpenTech Alliance. “By connecting facility management software with smart access and locking systems, we are simplifying the day-to-day for operators while embracing forward-thinking technologies that will continue to drive the industry toward a more automated, efficient future.”
For more information about OpenTech Alliance and its access control solutions, contact the company today.
About Kinnovis GmbH
Kinnovis GmbH is a leading Facility Management Software, already helping global self-storage businesses across 15 countries. Their AI-powered solution won the UK Self-Storage Association’s Innovation Award in 2024, delivering user-friendly software with advanced features like secure online bookings, task automation and their upcoming AI chatbot, JaneGPT. For more information about Kinnovis, contact their team at https://kinnovis.com/contact/.
About OpenTech Alliance, Inc.
OpenTech Alliance, Inc. is the leading PropTech provider in the self storage industry. The company’s products and services include the INSOMNIAC® line of full-service kiosks, INSOMNIAC Live! call center solutions, INSOMNIAC CIA access control systems, and the StorageTreasures.com online storage auctions website. OpenTech solutions are designed to improve the customer experience, reduce operating costs and increase revenues for self storage facilities. OpenTech Alliance, the OpenTech logo and INSOMNIAC are trademarks of OpenTech Alliance, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
