Public Storage Selects OpenTech Alliance’s Centralized Intelligent Access (CIA) Solution

Phoenix, AZ – July 18, 2018  OpenTech Alliance, the leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the self-storage industry announced Public Storage, the world’s largest self storage operator with over 2,375 facilities, is implementing OpenTech’s cloud based property access control solution, INSOMNIAC® CIA, at 850 locations.

This is the first of many smart-connected solutions built on OpenTech’s IoE Platform. OpenTech’s IoE platform was developed internally by OpenTech exclusively for the self-storage industry. The IoE platform is open so it can work with all kinds of devices such as kiosks, robots, video door bells, thermostats, lighting, cameras, Bluetooth wireless unit locks, drones, water flow meters and valves, and even the popular Alexa. The integration does not stop at devices, it also integrates with other software programs like property management systems, mobile apps, and call centers.

“We enjoy partnering with large operators to develop innovate solutions for the entire industry. Our goal is to be a self-storage operator’s innovation partner and that is what Public Storage was looking for. Their requirements included the highest level of security, scalability, and openness at the lowest cost, so we are sure other operators are going to be happy with what we have developed”, stated Robert A Chiti, OpenTech President and CEO.

INSOMNIAC CIA has a LifeTime Protection plan that includes:

• Industry leading customer support so operators to talk directly with a technician whenever they need help.
• Full product warranty including damage from lightning.
• Software subscription for the OpenTech IoE Control Center so operators can customize the technology to meet their needs as well as provide an instant overview of the status of all properties in their portfolio. The IoE Control Center includes an enterprise data store, business analytics, and a customizable notification service.
• Storage Genie, a comprehensive mobile app that gives tenants a hands-free method of opening the gate, making payments, contacting the facility, and much more without requiring the facility to setup static IP addresses or open ports on their network.

More information on the OpenTech solutions can be found at www.opentechalliance.com or by calling 602.749.9370.