OpenTech Alliance Announces Strategic Integration with Wirepas to Create a Commercial-Grade Locking Solution for Self Storage Facilities

OpenTech partners with Wirepas to bolster electronic locks for self storage

OpenTech is excited to share its latest partnership: a strategic integration with Wirepas, a prominent leader in connectivity, communications and scalable IoT deployments. This collaboration signifies a substantial milestone to deliver exceptional technology solutions to the self storage industry, particularly enhancing the connectivity landscape for INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™, a recent innovation in electronic locks for self storage that leverages wireless mesh network technology.

From Keyholes to Keycodes: The History of Electronic Locks for Self Storage Facilities 

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Locking solutions have had different implications for both self storage operators and tenants over the years, including convenience, security, and potential operational impact. Follow along as this article uncovers the history of electronic locks for self storage, including their evolution, current strengths and pitfalls, and potential applications for your portfolio to consider.

Safe Store Upgrades Access Control: OpenTech Alliance Makes Historic Debut in Australasia Self Storage with INSOMNIAC® CIA

INSOMNIAC CIA access control installed at first Australasia facility at Safe Store in Pakuranga, New Zealand.

OpenTech is pleased to announce the success of the first INSOMNIAC® CIA access control system in Australasia. The implementation of the cloud-based access control system, in partnership with Safe Store, marks a critical moment in the industry’s local technological evolution. “CIA has become a set it and forget it part of our operation — we just don’t think about it. I don’t think we’ve spoken to support now in over a month or more for anything,” said Aaron Alsweiler, CEO of Safe Store.

OpenTech Adds Low Cost Indoor Keypad to Enhance INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control Solution for Self Storage Facilities

OpenTech Adds Indoor Keypad to CIA Access Control

OpenTech Alliance recently announced the launch of its latest product, the 504 indoor access keypad. At a price point nearly 20% lower than traditional keypads, this new addition to OpenTech’s cloud-based access control solution, INSOMNIAC CIA, aims to empower self storage operators with unparalleled insights into the movements within their facilities to bolster property security and enable better operational efficiency. The new keypad is in stock and available for order now.

OpenTech Alliance Integrates INSOMNIAC CIA Access Control to RADical Systems Software

RADical Systems Software Integrates to CIA Access Control

OpenTech Alliance is pleased to announce its integration with RADical Systems, the longtime industry leader in self storage software in the UK and Europe and owner of Space Manager, to its rapidly growing access control solution, INSOMNIAC® CIA. This integration creates a seamless experience for self storage operators and tenants, enhancing overall facility management and improving customer service.

OpenTech Alliance Announces International Business Expansion

OpenTech Alliance Expands to Europe

OpenTech Alliance announced its expansion from its US base into Europe with the opening of a new office in the London area and the appointment of a new Director of Operations for OpenTech Alliance Europe. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and underscores its commitment to providing superior service to its European customers.

OpenTech Integrates INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control with Syrasoft Self Storage Software

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OpenTech Alliance announced a new integration with Syrasoft Self Storage Software, a leading provider of self storage management software. The integration connects Syrasoft to INSOMNIAC CIA cloud-based access control to enable unique features such as such as Text Me My Code or automated links to make a payment on delinquent accounts. The integration makes it easier for operators to manage facility access through real-time account updates.

National Storage Affiliates Upgrades 600+ Facilities to INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control

REIT Chooses CIA Access Control for all managed brands

OpenTech Alliance announced self-managed REIT National Storage Affiliates (NSA) has chosen INSOMNIAC CIA as the preferred access control solution for their portfolio across all corporate managed brands. New systems are already in place at 240+ iStorage and SecurCare Self Storage properties, with upgrades slated for an additional 350+ properties, including Northwest Self Storage, in 2023.

OpenTech Integrates INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control with Storeganise Self Storage

Storeganise Integration Simplifies Access Control Management for Self Storage Operators

OpenTech Alliance announced a new integration with Storeganise management software, a leading provider of self storage software solutions. The new integration connects Storeganise to INSOMNIAC CIA, OpenTech’s cloud-based access control solution, to instantly sync account updates, increase data capabilities and enable unique features available with CIA to reduce tenant frustration and customer service costs.

Top Operator Personal Mini Storage Arms Portfolio with INSOMNIAC® CIA

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Personal Mini Storage will replace existing access control across all 43 of their self storage locations with INSOMNIAC CIA. Central Florida’s largest family-owned storage operator, Personal Mini cites CIA’s lightning suppression and Exclusive Lifetime Protection as key factors.

OpenTech Alliance Adds INSOMNIAC® SmartGate to IoE Platform

Prepare, prevent and respond to self storage security issues with our software | OpenTech Alliance, Inc.

OpenTech Alliance launches INSOMNIAC SmartGate, a new integration for the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything). When combined with INSOMNIAC CIA, SmartGate allows owners and operators to receive alert notifications when a gate or other device does not open or close when requested, or when it is opened or closed manually.

iStorage Upgrades Facilities to INSOMNIAC® CIA

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OpenTech Alliance announced iStorage has selected INSOMNIAC CIA to replace existing access control systems across several of their facilities by the end of 2019. iStorage, owned and operated by National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), will install CIA at over 20 facilities in the Michigan region over the next few months. 

Integrated IP Camera Available with INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control

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OpenTech Alliance now offers the first access control keypad with an integrated IP camera. With most self storage operators already actively using or with plans to implement IP camera systems over obsolete analog video technology, the enhancement, an exclusive feature of INSOMNIAC CIA, is available now.

Self-Storage Operator Replaces Access Control with INSOMNIAC® CIA

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Self-Storage Operator Replaces Access Control with INSOMNIAC® CIA February 7, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ, OpenTech Alliance, the leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the self-storage industry announced Fox Trail Mini Storage, a family owned business in Kinston, NC has upgraded their Access Control to INSOMNIAC CIA after lightning destroyed their PC based access control system. Fox […]

Security 101 Chooses INSOMNIAC® CIA as their Preferred Self-Storage Access Control Solution

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Security 101 Chooses INSOMNIAC® CIA as their Preferred Self-Storage Access Control Solution January 31, 2019 – OpenTech Alliance, Inc. announced Security 101 LLC., has joined their growing list of OpenTech Channel Partners. Security 101 LLC., has supported self-storage operators with their access control and security needs for over 8 years and serves customers in the New Hampshire […]