INSOMNIAC® SmartLock™ Sets New Benchmarks for Electronic Locks for Self Storage: 6+ Year Battery Life, IP56 Rating and Lowest Total Cost to Own
OpenTech’s electronic locks for self storage have achieved an unprecedented IP56 rating for resistance to dust and water with projections to save operators costs over the lifetime of the system. Storage King shares its thoughts on a pilot of the automated locking solution, including how it has improved unit access control and security at a local self storage facility.
OpenTech Alliance Releases Manager Genie: A Mobile Access Control Management App for INSOMNIAC® CIA
Manager Genie simplifies self storage access control management across your properties and provides a seamless app interface to quickly open gates and doors, monitor access events, view tenant account information and more, from any internet-enabled mobile device. Manager Genie is available free of charge on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store now.
From Keyholes to Keycodes: The History of Electronic Locks for Self Storage Facilities
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
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
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 Unveils INSOMNIAC® OpenNet™: An Open Communications Network for Self Storage Facilities
OpenTech is proud to introduce INSOMNIAC® OpenNet™, an industry-changing advancement in connectivity designed specifically for the self storage industry. OpenNet addresses the unique wireless connectivity needs of self storage facilities, providing a secure, reliable, and most importantly an open network operators can leverage to implement the IoT devices they choose. OpenNet provides private and public Wi-Fi capabilities that operators can leverage operationally and offer to their tenants. Designed on a self-healing, secure, open wireless communication infrastructure, OpenNet allows operators to integrate various third-party devices.
OpenTech Adds Low Cost Indoor Keypad to Enhance INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control Solution for Self Storage Facilities
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 Integrates INSOMNIAC® CIA Access Control with Syrasoft Self Storage Software
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
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
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.
OpenTech Adds Water Sensor Integration to IoE Platform
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 Alliance Adds INSOMNIAC® SmartGate to IoE Platform
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.
Be Heard! How Voice-Enabled Technology Can Improve the Self-Storage Customer Experience
Be Heard! How Voice-Enabled Technology Can Improve the Self-Storage Customer Experience By: Jon Loftin, OpenTech Alliance Vice President and IoE Product Owner Artificial intelligence is touching more facets of our lives, and we need to start thinking about how it can improve the self-storage industry and our customers’ experience. Read how voice-enabled devices work and […]
OpenTech Launches SmartEye
OpenTech Launches SmartEye December 12th, 2018 – Phoenix, AZ, OpenTech Alliance, the leading developer of innovative smart connected technology solutions for the self-storage industry announced the launch of SmartEye, a tenant and asset protection service, that uses Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Machine Learning and a Virtual Security Team (VST) to detect, intercept, and alert intrusions at self-storage facilities. According to Jim Kwitchoff, Regional Vice President for Life Storage, “OpenTech’s SmartEye security monitoring service, powered by BlueEye, […]
