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 Alliance to Debut INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™ Electronic Locking Solution, Boasting Low Cost and Longest Battery Life in Industry

SmartLock electronic locking solution for self storage debuts at SSA Fall

OpenTech Alliance is proud to unveil its latest innovation, the INSOMNIAC SmartLock. This secure electronic lock system promises to redefine automated locking solutions for self storage operators, presenting a strategic opportunity to streamline unit access control, reduce operational costs and elevate the overall tenant experience, at a reasonable cost. Self storage operators demoed INSOMNIAC SmartLocks at the Self Storage Association (SSA) 2023 Fall Conference and Trade Show on September 6th and 7th in Las Vegas, NV.

OpenTech Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Self Storage Technology Innovation

OpenTech celebrates 20 years in self storage technology

OpenTech Alliance announced its 20th anniversary celebrating continuous growth, innovation and an unwavering commitment to the self storage industry. At the end of July, the company celebrated two decades of effort to transform the landscape of self storage technology, and the countless industry partnerships that made it all possible.

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 Implements GDPR Compliance Practices to Safeguard Customer Data

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OpenTech Alliance announced a company-wide initiative to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a set of data and privacy regulations to protect the collection, storage and use of personal data in the European Union. OpenTech’s access control system, INSOMNIAC CIA, has been updated to ensure compliance with all aspects of GDPR.

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 Adds Water Sensor Integration to IoE Platform

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OpenTech Alliance announced a new water sensor integration for their intelligent platform of smart-connected self storage solutions, the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything). The new integration helps operators find water leaks on their storage property to prevent significant damage to their facility and loss of customer goodwill from the destruction of tenant belongings.

OpenTech Releases PTI Keypad Integration

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OpenTech Alliance announced the launch a new PTI keypad integration that allows operators to connect existing PTI® Apex or VP keypads to INSOMNIAC CIA. The integration to INSOMNIAC CIA grants operators access to the IoE Control Center and eliminates the computer problems and never-ending software updates that they experience with older PC-based solutions.

OpenTech Alliance Adds Unit Alarms to IoE Platform

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OpenTech Alliance announced the launch of INSOMNIAC Unit Alarms, a new integration for OpenTech’s IoE (Internet of Everything). Unit Alarms provides owners and operators the ability to quickly and easily upgrade older individual unit door alarm systems without the need to rewire the property – maintaining their initial investment while taking advantage of the data and real-time reporting available in the IoE Control Center.

Life Storage Signs Exclusive Agreement with StorageTreasures

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Life Storage, Inc. (NYSE: LSI) has signed an exclusive agreement to use StorageTreasures.com as the online auction platform for their full portfolio of 800+ facilities. Life Storage, one of the largest self storage companies in the world, leverages technology to allow their field teams to be more efficient and customer focused.

OpenTech Adds Overlock Solution to INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control

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OpenTech Alliance announced a new integration between the DaVinci Lock® System and INSOMNIAC CIA, scheduled for released in Q4. As part of the OpenTech IoE (Internet of Everything) intelligent platform, the DaVinci Lock integration will allow storage operators to automate tenant notifications during the rental and overlock process without investing hundreds of dollars into a new system.

Public Storage Orders More INSOMNIAC® CIA

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OpenTech Alliance announced today that Public Storage, the world’s largest owner, operator, and developer of self-storage facilities, has placed a second order of INSOMNIAC CIA systems, the industry’s first cloud-based access control solution, as the company continues to rollout CIA to its entire portfolio.

OpenTech Expands INSOMNIAC® CIA With Wired Alarm Mux

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OpenTech Alliance will showcase a new wired alarm mux (code-named A96) at Booth #318 at the 2019 Self Storage Association Fall Conference and Trade Show on September 4th and 5th. The A96 is currently being tested and scheduled for release in Q4. It is anticipated to range in price from $499 to $799 and can be configured in either 96 or 48 channel mode. The company will begin taking orders for the new product in September.

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

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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.

OpenTech Alliance Adds INSOMNIAC® SmartDoor to IoE Platform

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OpenTech Alliance announced the launch of INSOMNIAC SmartDoor, a new integration for OpenTech’s intelligent platform of smart-connected self storage solutions, OpenTech IoE. SmartDoor is the first and only self storage office analytics system that provides actionable insights on consumer traffic, whether your office is open or closed.

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 […]

Storage Authority Chooses OpenTech Smart Connected Self-Storage Technology

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Storage Authority Chooses OpenTech Smart Connected Self-Storage Technology October 1st, 2018 – Phoenix, AZ. OpenTech Alliance, Inc. announced Storage Authority, a rapidly growing self-storage franchise company, will be implementing OpenTech’s smart-connected technology at all their newly developed locations. Marc Goodin, Civil Engineer and Co-Founder of Storage Authority, designed and permitted his first self-storage facility over 25 […]

SiteLink First to Integrate with INSOMNIAC® CIA’s API

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SiteLink First to Integrate with INSOMNIAC® CIA’s API (September 19th, 2018) – Phoenix, AZ, OpenTech Alliance, the leading developer of innovative smart connected technology solutions for the self-storage industry announced SiteLink, the number one rated self-storage management software provider is the first vendor to integrate with INSOMNIAC CIA API, eliminating all the problems plaguing other PC […]